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18th Annual

Arizona Flying Circus

February 11-14, 2021

MoTown Airport Join us for an annual gathering celebrating a fun, eccentric, and diverse camaraderie of amazing people partaking in aviation, shooting, pyro fun, large scale art, and other activities in the pristine beauty of the Arizona Sonoran Desert. As the dates get closer we will update this website with more details, driving directions, and a preregistration page. What is the Arizona Flying Circus?

Part fly-in, part Burning Man, part Wild West, the the Arizona Flying Circus has evolved into a rather unusual event like no other. Certainly a large variety of pilots make it out every year with their flying contraptions, but you will also find wild costumes, great food, explosions, enormous fires, fireworks, firearms (yes, there is a shooting range on site), live music, and the infamous bowling ball cannon. What makes AFC amazing are the contributions of participants. We ask each person coming to AFC to bring something special, cool, unique, and exciting to share at the event. Especially anything that fly's, shoots, burns, explodes, or is just plain weird. But participants have also donated artwork, talents, construction, safety, and cleanup. For example, the "Flying Man" sculpture was donated by two talented artists a few years ago. The AFC is a purely volunteer effort guided by our love and passion of flight and to celebrate our remaining freedoms, meet and reconnect with fellow birds of a feather, and gather at this breathtaking place. All proceeds collected from year to year go right back into making this event even more amazing than the last. We welcome your generous donations in time, talents, and resources to make this amazing event continue from year to year. MoTown Airport

Located just thirty miles Southwest of Phoenix in beautiful Vekol Valley, Motown Airport (5AZ6) is an amazing haven for flying, shooting, and enjoying the beauty of the open desert. You can either fly in or drive in. The property features a huge Paramotor launch area and two hard-packed, smooth, dirt runways. The East-West runway is 2700' long and 65' wide! We also have a open hangar and a fantastic pilot lounge. Surrounded by pristine desert mountains and incredible wildlife, this 80 acre haven is ideal for Ultralight, LSA, and GA flying. Located just 30 miles to the South East of Phoenix, this site can be difficult to find and drive to. But the rewards of finding and flying here far out weigh the adventure of getting there. Come join us for warm winter flying in sunny Arizona! GPS Coordinates: 32 55' 30.00"N

112 15' 34.00"W Google Map:

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call Mo Sheldon at 602-692-7995. Motown Common Sense Rules:

At Motown you will discover a fun, eccentric, and diverse camaraderie of amazing people partaking in aviation, shooting, pyro fun, large scale art, and other relaxing activities in pristine desert beauty. We have taken great precautions to make Motown a safe place to play and visit, however there are aspects of the environment and activities performed here that could be hazardous to your health or even fatal. Considering the litigious climate we live in, the owners of Motown require all guests (including pilots, spectators, and minors) who choose to visit Motown to agree to and abide by this list of common sense rules: All guests and participants (including spectators, pilots, vendors, and minors) who choose to visit Motown must sign the Motown Landowner Liability Release Waiver. Enter and be at Motown on your own responsibility and assume all risks, known & unknown. Be responsible for all your own equipment and gear. Motown owners are not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen items. Be responsible for and supervise minors and pets at all times. Pets must be leashed or secured when outdoors. Many of the loud noises at Motown can scare young ones and pets. Non-flying vehicles (cars, RV's, motorcycles) allowed only in designated driveway & parking areas. For overflow parking, Safety Volunteers will guide vehicles to parking areas across the runway. No quads, dirt bikes, or other off-road type vehicles at Motown or the bordering Sonoran Desert National Monument. We have taken great pains to preserve the runways and roads from needless abuse. We cherish the pristine quality of the landscape. Unfortunately, an afternoon of fun on a quad or a dirt bike leaves an open wound on the landscape that can last decades. As pilots, we see this damage from the air and it is an unpleasant sight. If you bring guns to shoot, practice the utmost safety and respect for the environment. Be respectful of your trajectory and pick up your brass and casings. If there is any shrapnel, fragments, or other waste from this fun, pick it up. Never leave firearms unattended. Pilots are to remove their gear or move their aircraft off the active flight areas when not in use. Be respectful of all wildlife and the pristine desert landscape. Leave Motown cleaner than you found it. Please take out your garbage. If you are easily offended, Motown is not the place for you. If you do get offended you should immediately leave. If you stay, the offending action(s) will most like get worse. Have fun! Arizona Flying Circus Videos:

Some cool videos of past Arizona Flying Circus gatherings... Enjoy!







