Hays CVB
Hays, Kan. — The Great Planes on the Great Plains Fly-In at the Hays Regional Airport has always provided an
inside look at local aircraft, but this year some attendees will enjoy a bird’s-eye-view as well.
The Skydive K-State club will provide tandem skydiving jumps from 10,000 feet for those who signed up online when the event was first announced on social media.
The club members are a mix of K-State students and the general public, including a few individuals from Hays and several soldiers from nearby Fort Riley. Skydive K-State is the only collegiate parachute club in the U.S. that owns a jump plane (a Cessna 182) and operates a full-service dropzone.
Airport advisory committee member Mike Konz contacted the skydiving group to see if they would provide a demonstration for the Hays Fly-In. A representative from the group suggested they offer tandem jumps for $210, and the spots filled quickly. The club is considering adding tandem jumps on the Sunday after the event. Check www.flyhays.com/flyin for updates.
The Fly-In will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at the Hays Regional Airport with demonstrations and activities throughout the morning and early afternoon. The event is free and open to the public.
Local food trucks will be on site with food for purchase, and a hot dog lunch will benefit Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services.
Visitors will have a chance to view local and regional aircraft, Hays Police Department tactical vehicles, Hays Fire Department fire trucks, and more.
The Fort Hays State University MakerVan will have materials for children to make their own stomp rockets or sled kites, and larger rockets will be on display.
“We are looking forward to another successful Fly-In with new events and attractions,” said Director of Public Works Jesse Rohr. “We hope everyone will come out on June 9 and join us for an entertaining event.”
Fly-In attendees will be able to register at the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau tent for a chance to win a round-trip flight for two from Hays to Denver or Chicago donated by SkyWest Airlines.
The Hays Regional Airport introduced a new flight from Hays to Chicago on April 9, and boardings were up 13% in
April compared to April 2017.
The Hays Regional Airport is located at 3950 E. 8 th Street. For additional information about the Hays Fly-In, call the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau at (785) 628-8202 or visit www.flyhays.com/flyin.