IMPORTANT UPDATE: In the past I have received many phone calls and e-mails asking about spectators and non-members of Fly Pittsburgh attending the event. Here is an outline of things you may see and do during our "BIG Spring Fly"...

Throughout the event you may see a variety of kites being flown, including:
Single Lines kites (such as Diamonds, Deltas, Parafoils, Rokakus, etc)
Sport Kites (Dual & Quad line controlled Sport/Stunt kites)
Power Kites (Quad Line kites used for traction flying... being pulled by a large kite, using a 3 Wheeled Kite Buggy)

Remember always to fly safely and follow these tips….
And you can click for a very handy detailed printable"Kite Safety Field Card"
Also available in Adobe AcrobatKiteSafetyFieldCard.PDF

Question... What happens to a kite when it comes in contact with power lines... Click here to see the Answer!

May 4, 2019
Agenda: 10:00am - ???
General public welcome! (best time for public to arrive is after 1:00pm).
Pack a lunch and come out for the day!
PLEASE NOTE: That each kite flier is responsible for safely flying his or her own kite! See "Kite Safety Field Card"
Don't forget your SUNBLOCK! Even on a cloudy day you can get a sun burn!
11:00am Members of Fly Pittsburgh Kite Club start to arrive! (Most members arrive by 1:00pm)

3:00pm MASS Ascension of single line kites
The rest of the day will be open flying for members!

Saturday "NIGHT FLY" Planned (wind permitting)! Starting at dust, depending on the existence of a light breeze, you may see kites in the air at night, using various kinds of kites with lights and/or glow sticks for night time Illumination!

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SUNDAY May 5, 2019
Agenda: 11:00am - 5:00pm
General public welcome! (best time for public to arrive is after 1:00pm).
Pack a lunch and come out for the day!
PLEASE NOTE: That each kite flier is responsible for safely flying his or her own kite! See "Kite Safety Field Card"
Don't forget your SUNBLOCK! Even on a cloudy day you can get a sun burn!
11:00am Members of Fly Pittsburgh Kite Club start to arrive! (Most members arrive by 1:00pm)

3:00pm MASS Ascension of single line kites
The rest of the day will be open flying for members!

From Pittsburgh area:
Follow 79 North to exit 99 (old exit 29) (Moraine State Park & Route 422)...
at end on ramp, turn LEFT onto 422 West (heading towards New Castle)
proceed about 1/4 mile, and at the sign for the 422 Auto Auction
turn RIGHT onto Currie Road, crossing over one lane bridge
continue on Currie Rd for about 1 mile (from route 422) until you come to Campground

From Mercer or Erie areas:
Follow 79 South to exit 99 (old exit 29) (Moraine State Park & Route 422)...
at end on ramp, turn LEFT onto 422 West (heading towards New Castle)
proceed about 1/4 mile, and at the sign for the 422 Auto Auction
turn RIGHT onto Currie Road, crossing over one lane bridge
continue on Currie Rd for about 1 mile (from route 422) until you come to Campground

From Butler area following 422 WEST:
Follow 422 West
Pass I-79, and proceed about 1/4 mile, and at the sign for the 422 Auto Auction
turn RIGHT onto Currie Road, crossing over one lane bridge
continue on Currie Rd for about 1 mile (from route 422) until you come to Campground

From Ohio following 422 EAST (or from New Castle area):
Follow 422 East into PA pass New Castle and proceed about 12 miles or so.
Pass Route 19, and go about a 1/2 mile, and at the sign for the 422 Auto Auction
turn LEFT onto Currie Road, crossing over one lane bridge
continue on Currie Rd for about 1 mile (from route 422) until you come to Campground

Click for a Map to Cooper's Lake & surrounding areas.

Important Note: The Cooper family has been kind enough to let Fly Pittsburgh use their fields for the past 22+ years, and our members always confirm use of the flying fields before using them. We always get permission to fly before using any of the fields or when using other facilities of the campground. And, all of our events listed are scheduled far in advance. Cooper's Lake Campground's operating season starts on the first full weekend of April and goes through the last full weekend of October. If you are not a member of the Fly Pittsburgh Kite Club, please check in at Campground office before using any of the fields or campground facilities.