Update about Sequestration’s Impact on Airshows- Feb 13

 

We reported last week about the possible impacts sequestration could have. One possible contingency plan is stop all military involvement in airshows. This includes the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds and Single Ship Demos. Parachute Teams and Open Houses at bases may also be affected. Non-essential flying will be cut and since the military deems airshows as non-essential to [...]

Impact of Sequestration on the Airshow Industry

 

For weeks, we’ve been wondering how sequestration may impact the airshow industry. To sum it up, after April 1st, all military participation in airshows may be forced to end if a deal can not be reached.This includes performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, Navy Blue Angels, static displays and single ship demo teams. These plans are [...]

Video: “EDA 60 Anos” – The Smoke Squadron’s 60th Anniversary

Check out this amazing on board video of the Brazilian national aerobatic team, the Esquadrilla Da Fumaca, or Smoke Squadron, by Christiano Pessoa. Christiano wrote an article about the team for a previous issue of AirshowStuff Magazine.

The Smoke Squadron has so far announced three appearances in the US this summer:

Dayton, OH – [...]

Skip Stewart Ribbon Cut – Battle Creek Airshow 2011

I had been hoping to get my Battle Creek Airshow videos posted by this weekend, but I’ve made last minute plans to attend the Gathering of Eagles show in Willoughby, Ohio as part of Will Ward’s crew. I’ll get the videos (and my photos) posted as soon as possible, but in the meantime check [...]