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"All my life, I’ve never been able to get enough airplanes."
-Astronaut Robert 'Hoot' Gibson
Please join the Yellow Jacket Flying Club as we commemorate 75 years of aviation at Georgia Tech. Since its inception in 1945, the YJFC has trained and inspired countless aviators and made invaluable contributions to flying history.
The 75th Anniversary Banquet will be held at the renowned Delta Flight Museum. What better way to catch up with old friends and make new ones than while standing next to a Douglas DC-3 with hors d'oeuvres and a drink from the open bar? Following the cocktail hour, enjoy a seated dinner, a YJFC retrospective, and remarks (including videos!) from special guest speaker, CDR Frank Weisser USN (Ret.), former Blue Angels Lead Solo Pilot and Operations Officer. After dinner, it's time to cut loose on the dance floor and show off your best moves before heading off to bed to dream about your next flight!
In addition to the banquet, the YJFC will mark this milestone with a weekend of events, including a welcome reception and an airport open house at Peachtree-Dekalb Airport (PDK).
We thank you for your patience as we continue to work towards making it safe to celebrate this momentous occasion. After several delays, we anticipate finally being able to get together in April. However, we are continuing to monitor the current covid situation and will promptly communicate any further changes or updates to our plans so that we may keep our YJFC family healthy and safe.
The latest information can be found on our website at https://yjfc.org/75
- Sign up for email updates at https://yjfc.org/75#list
- Share your photos and stories at https://yjfc.org/75#memories
- Book your hotel room at https://yjfc.org/75#hotel
- Contact us at with questions at https://yjfc.org/75#contact
Tickets prices are listed below and include all weekend events (except hotel room). Discounted tickets are available for current and recent GT students.
- GT students, YJFC instructors, and guests under 18 (Banquet Only) - $50
- GT students, YJFC instructors, and guests under 18 (Entire Weekend) - $75
- GT alumni (classes of 2017 or later) - $125
- Regular tickets - $175
- Full table sponsorship (8 seats) - $1,600
- For additional sponsorship packages, please reach out at https://yjfc.org/75#contact or at seventy-fifth@yjfc.org
Accompanying guests are eligible for the same discount as the primary ticket holder.
YJFC 75th Anniversary Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 1
Welcome Reception
5Church Midtown
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, April 2
YJFC Open House & Cookout
Peachtree Dekalb Airport (PDK)
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
GT Campus Tours
Time & Location TBA
75th Anniversary Banquet
Delta Flight Museum
6:30 PM Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM Dinner
Black tie optional
Transportation provided
Sunday, April 3
Sendoff Brunch
Georgia Tech Hotel
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Georgia Tech Hotel Reservations
We've arranged for a special block of rooms at the Georgia Tech Hotel right next to campus
Non-smoking King & Double bedding accommodations have been blocked for this group. Please note that all guestrooms are non-smoking.
For any other requests or inquiries, please enter this information within the appropriate request boxes during the reservations process or call the hotel directly by calling (800) 706-2899 or (404) 838-2100.
Booking Deadline: 03/03/2022
All reservations must be accompanied by a valid credit card, as the first night’s stay, including legally imposed taxes (currently 16.9%) and applicable fees ($5 daily Georgia lodging fee), will be charged at the time the reservation is made (or shortly thereafter). This charge will be refundable until March 24, 2022 (7 days before the check-in date) if written cancellation notification is received by the hotel.
For any additional nights needed before or after the posted group dates, please contact the hotel directly at (800)706-2899 to check availability.
For those attendees driving to the hotel, overnight parking is $21 per night with unlimited in and out access to the garage.
Questions, Information, and Sponsorship Opportunities
To inquire, email us at seventy-fifth@yjfc.org
Date & Time
Apr 2, 2022 6:30 PM - Apr 3, 2022 12:00 AM
Venue Details
Delta Flight Museum
1060 Delta Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia, 30354
