Apalachicola Forgotten Coast Freedom Festival Air Show 2026

On November 21st,  Friends of Army Aviation (FOAA) will be flying riders during the Apalachicola Forgotten Coast Freedom Festival Air Show in Apalachicola, FL. You must purchase a separate ticket to enter the Airshow to access the FOAA Area for helicopter rides.  You can find information about tickets for the Airshow here.

We will have plenty of spaces available so come on out to 8 Airport Rd, Apalachicola, FL and take a ride.

We specialize in happy smiles so bring your family, friends and neighbors and take a ride in a Huey helicopter. We fly 10 passengers at a time ages 2 and up! All passengers must be securely seat-belted in their own seat (no lap sitters).  All minors under the age of 16 must ride with a parent or guardian. Children 16-17 may ride with parent/guardian’s written permission.

Helicopter ride tickets may be purchased at the FOAA area at the ride event.

• Onsite Tickets: Tickets may be purchased at the ride event using cash or credit/debit card, Apple, Google or Samsung Pay or Cash App. Please purchase your ticket no fewer than 2 hours prior to the published end of the event time. Ticket price will be $95/per person.
• Check flight times: Once you have been processed you will be given a color-coded wrist band along with a number (example Royal Blue 10). On our website, using the tab labeled “times” and you can check your flight schedule for your show time, briefing time and your flight takeoff time. With this information we ask that you be at our designated briefing tent not less than 30 minutes prior to your scheduled briefing time. Please check our website “times” tab to check on updated takeoff times.

Come experience the “Sound of Freedom” as we fly with the doors Open!

The aircraft will remain onsite for rides based on demand.  The event is subject to end earlier than 4pm if there is no interest from the community or due to weather.