Fly Over in Bakersfield Honoring Essential Workers and our Community Spirit

Bakersfield residents, turn your eyes to the sky on Thursday, April 30th to witness a Fly Over in honor of the many people who have worked tirelessly to support our community during this COVID-19 pandemic.

California Aeronautical University (CAU) will conduct a Fly Over in Bakersfield Thursday April 30th. The Fly Over is meant to show thanks, solidarity and recognition to the many people who have worked tirelessly to support our community during this COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the medical workers taking care of those who have fallen ill, there are many people that are serving in other ways to support our educational institutions, restaurants, grocery stores, utility and sanitation services, law enforcement, fire and rescue and countless other services. The University has coordinated five aircraft to fly in formation over many neighborhoods, shopping centers and major medical facilities in Bakersfield.

The route depicted on the map provides way points and estimated times over each point for the flight. The formation flight will be led by the Condor Squadron, a professional formation flying team made up of four WWII era T-6 trainers. Directly behind them is Vicky Benzing in her bright red Stearman biplane, also a WWII era trainer. Vicky is a professional airshow performer sponsored by California Aeronautical University. The aircraft will be flying low enough to be highly visible while still adhering to all FAA regulations. Several of the aircraft will have smoke trails to increase their visibility.