Autogyro – a hybrid of airplane and helicopter (also called gyrocopter, gyroplane, autogyro). The first gyrocopter was invented at the beginning of the 19th century, but since then it has undergone many improvements to become today a so-called modern gyrocopter, today it is among the most reliable and safe aircraft. When you fly a gyrocopter, the rotor is rotated by the air coming from below so that it gets a carrying force.

A new display group and unique composition of aircraft, Johan Gustafsson in Thorp T-18, Jonas Larsson in Laser and Anders Kjellberg in Pitts S1 form a group of three, all belonging to Västerdalarnas Flygklubb. At Flygfesten they fly both Saturday and Sunday.

DC-3 Daisy is coming to Flygfesten! Built in 1943, the DC-3 Daisy is a true veteran! She has participated in the Second World War, where she participated, among other things, in the air landing on D-Day on June 6, 1944. She has helped to build up SAS, Linjeflyg, the Swedish Air Force and since 1982 with the association Flygande Veteraner, where she has operated from Bromma for many years. Now she fly on, but with Västerås as our base.

The Douglas DC-3 is one of the world's most produced transport and passenger aircraft. The prototype flew as early as December 22, 1935. It was developed from the DC-2 as a passenger and mail transport aircraft. A total of just over 16,000 DC-3s were produced, the majority for military use.

Johan Gustafsson comes to Flygfesten with his SZD-59 ACRO, it is one of the best aerobatic gliders in Sweden. Johan has become famous around the world for his great glider aerobatic airshows. You will see a very nice performance by Johan in Dala-Järna as it also is his home base. Johan is two time world champion in Advanced Glider aerobatics.

Zlin-526 was originally designed in 1959 and more than 1,400 Z-526s were manufactured, many for military and private flying schools. The Z 526's layout was organized with the pilot in the rear, and the student in front.

Parachute shows are an appreciated feature at Flygfesten! Ca 20 Parachute jumpers from Fallskärmklubben Dala from Borlänge jump from a DC3 with smoke and flags.

Saturday's and Sunday's airshow: 

Friday's evening airshow

 

Friday Airshow	7:00 PM -10:30 PM   (Gates open at 5:00 PM)
Friday evening, entertainment	10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday Airshow	11:00 AM - 4:30 PM   (Gates open at 8:00 AM)
Saturday evening, entertainment	9:00 PM - 1:00 AM   (Gates open at 8:00 PM)
Saturday airshow	11:00 AM - 4:30 PM   (Gates open at 8:00 AM)

The times are preliminary and may change. Stay updated via social media @Flygfesten or the website.