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by AvgeekJoe
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Pacific Airshow 2023
Replies: 68
Views: 49596

Re: Pacific Airshow 2023

Some initial snaps from the Saturday show.

Truly glad that the airshow season was saved.
by AvgeekJoe
Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:41 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Pacific Airshow 2023
Replies: 68
Views: 49596

Re: Pacific Airshow 2023

GRNDP51 wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:33 pm Has anyone seen a schedule? I signed up for the email newsletter, but haven't got anything.
That comes each morning.
by AvgeekJoe
Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Pacific Airshow 2023
Replies: 68
Views: 49596

Re: Pacific Airshow 2023

All I would say is this:

Please do NOT blame the airshow or performers.

The military has to conserve fiscal resources.

Most folks - not any of us - won't come out for a civilian-only show.

The shutdown is thanks to Congressional dysfunction.
by AvgeekJoe
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Pacific Airshow 2023
Replies: 68
Views: 49596

Re: Pacific Airshow 2023

Checked WeatherUnderground

https://www.wunderground.com/hourly/us/ ... /2023-9-30

Looking good for vapes and mild weather. Some sun and clouds in the afternoon.

With a likely long shutdown starting Sunday, Saturday is likely the last dance for some of these performers.
by AvgeekJoe
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Impact of Possible Government Shutdown
Replies: 8
Views: 2942

Re: Impact of Possible Government Shutdown

Some more intel, this time about the FAA. From Simple Flying Government agencies, including TSA, the Federal Air Marshal Service, and the FAA, are considered essential services. This means they will continue to operate. However, staff will be doing so without pay. In previous government shutdowns, e...
by AvgeekJoe
Wed Sep 27, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Pacific Airshow 2023
Replies: 68
Views: 49596

Re: Pacific Airshow 2023

FYSA: https://www.airshowstuff.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7723&sid=fc9fc7c90fbe7b05fbd734c21e7f9a2a From ICAS: The U.S. Department of Defense has given informal, preparatory direction to its personnel that – if a budget is not approved by midnight on Saturday – participating aircraft and personne...
by AvgeekJoe
Wed Sep 27, 2023 3:26 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Impact of Possible Government Shutdown
Replies: 8
Views: 2942

Re: Impact of Possible Government Shutdown

Thank you for this. I am changing my plans accordingly. I expect a shutdown by Congresscritters. Every single airshow should start taking this seriously, then call the Speaker at #: Speaker Kevin McCarthy DC Office: (202) 225-2915 Let the Honorable Speaker know what he's doing to our airshows. Speak...
by AvgeekJoe
Thu Jul 20, 2023 3:31 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo 2023
Replies: 55
Views: 17589

Re: JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo 2023

A few initial photos from me...
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by AvgeekJoe
Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:00 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo 2023
Replies: 55
Views: 17589

Re: JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo 2023

Expect a lot of Apache action

Also there is some AB on tap...