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by Frenetic Enigma
Mon May 21, 2018 8:36 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018
Replies: 456
Views: 578055

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2018

No real surprise on the absence of the USN Super Hornet: makes sense not to be at the same shows as the Blues. The intrigue now comes with what else might appear on the Abby flight plan: we've got a great start with the Blues, Snowbirds, CF-18 (hopefully the demo gets out of maintenance soon?), and ...
by Frenetic Enigma
Wed Aug 16, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Great video of the RNLAF-35 departure. Sadly, I didn't make it out from Vancouver in time for that one. Watched many of the fighters depart from Huntingdon, then made my way down to Clearbrook Rd. for the Super Hornets departure. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think only the Hawk made a pass - judgi...
by Frenetic Enigma
Mon Aug 14, 2017 4:52 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Hawk and Dan, You have both made excellent points, and they were well-expressed. I know I have come across quite harshly, and perhaps yes, it is because Abby is the only show I'm usually able to get to throughout the year. I have a fairly rigid schedule, and live on the west coast. I would love to g...
by Frenetic Enigma
Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:16 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

The F-35 wasn't here two years ago He's thinking of the F-22; it performed a full flying demo. The F-35 is only cleared for the Heritage Flight this year; from what I've read, a full demo is planned for 2018 so hopefully we'll see the F-35 back in Abby next year. The show definitely needs to up its...
by Frenetic Enigma
Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Overall a bit disappointed with this years event. Compared to past shows with simulated bombing runs, Wall of fire, and a much more varied performer schedule. Full credit to RCAF and Snowbirds but CF-18 and Snowbirds are losing their lustre for me. Even two years ago the F-35 put on a much better d...
by Frenetic Enigma
Sun Aug 13, 2017 6:16 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Curious to know if Pete McLeod performed today. His instagram says he's in Abby for the air show but he's not on the list of performers. maybe he's just watching? Static? I saw him fly on Thursday night in his familiar Red Bull plane - at least I'm assuming it was him. The website is a mess - I jus...
by Frenetic Enigma
Sun Aug 13, 2017 2:42 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

The NORAD Demo was cancelled today. It was on the schedule, so hopefully tomorrow it will come through. I talked to the F-15 pilots, and they said we may not get a pass, but we'll see. RNLAF F-35 pilot says he is going to shoot straight up into the sky on departure day. Anybody else have any info f...
by Frenetic Enigma
Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:02 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Overall, pretty good arrivals day. Highlights were definitely multiple passes by the USAF F-35s, two very good passes by the F-16 demo team, and some impressive touch-n-gos by the CF-18s. As mentioned, only one Dutch F-35 arrived, and only looped the field once and promptly landed. The F-15s did no...
by Frenetic Enigma
Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:26 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Overall, pretty good arrivals day. Highlights were definitely multiple passes by the USAF F-35s, two very good passes by the F-16 demo team, and some impressive touch-n-gos by the CF-18s. As mentioned, only one Dutch F-35 arrived, and only looped the field once and promptly landed. The F-15s did not...
by Frenetic Enigma
Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:44 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469259

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

The Russians still flew on the Sunday. Regardless, Jedi asked about weather conditions and what would happen today or tomorrow and was provided an answer. There is no need to try and make sarcastic remarks towards someone who is trying to help answer your question. The only year the show hasn't gon...