The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is planning to host three “grand” two-day fly-ins as it celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2019. The fly-ins will be held on May 10-11 at Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland; June 21-22 at Livermore Municipal Airport in California; and September 13-14 at Tullahoma Regional Airport in Tennessee.

The events, running all day on the scheduled Fridays and Saturdays, will have expanded exhibit hours, seminars, workshops, aircraft displays, and aerial demonstrations. Special events on the schedule include a Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) Invitational Competition that is designed to highlight aircraft used in backcountry flying, as well as a Friday night aviator’s party.

The event in Frederick, home of AOPA’s headquarters, takes place less than a week before AOPA officially reaches its 80th anniversary on May 15. During that event, the D-Day Squadron’s C-47s are slated to make an appearance as they prepare to travel to Normandy, France, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

“In honor of AOPA’s 80th anniversary, the 2019 fly-ins are sure to be an unforgettable experience for all aviators, family, and friends,” said Chris Eads, AOPA senior director of outreach and events.

AOPA has hosted 24 fly-ins in 20 states since moving to the regional format in 2014. The events have drawn 92,541 attendees in their first five years.