October 17-18-19 – Lone Pine Airport, CA (O26) Online registration window open August 10 1700PDT – August 15 1700 PDT ＞＞＞＞ Register Here New for 2025: Due to high demand and limited capacity of this event, registering will place attendees in a lottery. Final selections will be communicated in late-August. Fly into the beautiful Lone Pine Airport (O26), under the shadow of Mount Whitney, in California’s Owens Valley for this 6th annual weekend of aviation fellowship, local fly-outs, and fun. Come enjoy a different side of California—one that is less connected to the Pacific Coast and more connected culturally and geographically to the interior American West. This backcountry-flying weekend is centered around camaraderie and flying. Uniquely, pilots attending have the chance to fly their planes on organized fly-outs to several of the dozens of remote backcountry airstrips that dot the surrounding region. Official events and arrivals commence Friday 17th to allow time for pilots to register, set up camp, and familiarize themselves with Saturday’s fly-out adventure plans. Plan to be on deck in Lone Pine no later than 1600L on Friday to facilitate getting through the check-in process and to attend the mandatory fly-out briefing Friday night. The fly-outs will be tailored to aircraft and pilot abilities based upon the information provided in the online registration with final rosters assigned during the day Friday. Early Saturday morning, fly-out groups led by local pilots will depart Lone Pine to each visit various desert and mountain airstrips. On these journeys pilots can learn about the local backcountry scene and experience the raw beauty and unique geography of the High Sierras, Death Valley, Mojave Desert, and Great Basin. Saturday concludes with all groups returning to Lone Pine in the evening for debriefings, food, and camaraderie. Some groups may also elect to stop by Independence Airport (2O7) before returning to Lone Pine to enjoy locally made delicacies at the Eastern Sierra Ice Cream Company! Sunday will be departure day. Lookout for announcements of potential “on your way home” mini fly-out adventures. This is a recurring series — the next date is shown; see the event page for the full schedule. Event website: https://generalaviator.blog/