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Rotors ’n Ribs 2023 on Friday, Jul 7th

Rotors ‘n Ribs is a helicopter fly-in sponsored in part by the Sweet Family of Companies, Bell Textron, Enstrom Helicopter Corp, and Airbus Helicopters. This year the Rotors ‘n Ribs fly-in will be a single afternoon/evening event at the Goshen Municipal Airport on Friday, Jul 7th. It will include passes by invitation to helicopter owners, pilots and enthusiasts...offering not only a premier view of the air demos and shows but also a delicious barbecue meal, a helicopter-related safety seminar, and a variety of networking opportunities. Bell Aircraft Museum volunteers have been past participants of this event and looking forward again to this year.

For Helicopter Professionals/Enthusiasts (by invitation only):

Starting at 3 pm, helicopter owner, pilots and enthusiasts can fly in, visit vendor booths, take a demo ride, and partake in a barbecue rib's dinner.

- Displays of aircraft from Bell, Enstrom, Airbus, Leonardo (courtesy of Sweet Helicopters) and the Guimbal Cabri G2 (courtesy of Sweet Aviation) are expected with at least one helicopter on display at each of their booths or tents.

- The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, The Sky Soldiers, will be offering Huey and Cobra rides in the afternoon to helicopter owners, pilots, and enthusiasts.

- Educational seminars will be given by Bruce Webb, a noted helicopter pilot who promotes safety education and outreach, Chris Holder, Eastern US Sales Manager at Concorde Batteries, and Zach Noble, Director of Flight Operations & Maintenance at Helicopter Association International (HAI).

For the General Public:

Starting at 6 pm, the general public will be invited and able to see aircraft up close, witness helicopter demos by The Sky Soldiers, and stay the evening to watch a spectacular drone light show and outstanding fireworks show.

Prior to late evening shows, pilots are invited to take part in an attempt to set a new Guinness World’s Record...having the most helicopters at one time to hover over a single field.

For a complete schedule of events and additional information regarding Rotors ‘n Ribs, please visit Rotors 'n Ribs FLY-IN.