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2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 6:55 pm
by Airshow4444
ACC Aerial Events has released the 2019 F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team schedule.

Make sure you share pictures after the show!

Schedules often change during the year – while we try to keep this post updated, you can also check out our airshow calendar to view the latest list of airshows and aviation events, plus major performer schedules in one place!

SCHEDULE: https://airshowstuff.com/v4/2018/usaf-f ... -released/

2019 US Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team Appearance Schedule

March 30-31: Southernmost Air Spectacular - NAS Key West, FL

April 2-5: Sun 'n Fun - Lakeland, FL
April 6: Shaw AFB Wing Event - Shaw AFB, SC **Non-public Event

May 4-5: Planes of Fame Air Show - Chino, CA
May 25-26: Westmoreland County Airshow - Latrobe, PA
May 26: Indy 500 Flyover - Indianapolis, IN

June 1-2: Star Spangled Salute, Tinker AFB, OK
June 8-9: Great Tennessee Airshow, Smyrna, TN
June 15-16: Ocean City Air Show, Ocean City, MD

July 4: Tacoma Freedom Fair - Tacoma, WA
July 6-7: CFB Moose Jaw - Moose Jaw, SK
July 19-21: Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford, UK
July 27-28: Grand Junction, CO

August 3-4: Thunder Over Michigan - Ypsilanti, MI
August 17-18: Chicago Air and Water Show - Chicago, IL
August 31-September 1: Wings Over North Georgia Air Show - Rome, GA

September 7-8: Grissom Air Reserve Base Air Show - Grissom ARB, IN
September 14-15: Owensboro Air Show - Owensboro, KY
September 28-29: MCAS Miramar - San Diego, CA

October 5-6: California Capital Airshow - Sacramento, CA
October 12: Apple Valley Airshow - Apple Valley, CA (Heritage Flight only)
October 12-13: Central Coast AirFest - Santa Maria, CA
October 19-20: Bell Helicopter Fort Worth/Alliance Airshow - Fort Worth, TX

November 2-3: Stuart Air Show - Stuart, FL
November 9-10: NAS Pensacola Airshow - Pensacola, FL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbDJd0PmoJk

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2018 8:17 pm
by Jericho
Can’t wait to see the Vipers in Moose Jaw

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:32 am
by JasonB
The 2019 schedule on the website, now shows that the Gary Air Show has been cancelled.

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:48 am
by Air Strike Images
Santa Maria, CA added for October 12-13.

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 10:18 pm
by RyanS
Air Strike Images wrote: Thu Jan 17, 2019 5:48 am Santa Maria, CA added for October 12-13.
Updated, thanks!

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:04 pm
by awal2049
New demonstration pilot has been announced. It will be Capt. Zoe "SiS" Kotnik, the Air Force's first female solo demo pilot.

https://www.facebook.com/19257652411601 ... 488810628/

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2019 11:33 pm
by RyanS
Viper Demo has added Sun n Fun in Lakeland to their schedule

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:31 pm
by R18F
From their Facebook page,

“Viper Demo Team friends and family, please see a message below from the 20th Fighter Wing commander.

I removed Capt. Kotnik from her position as the commander of the Viper Demo team yesterday, because I lost confidence in her ability to lead the team.

I know that loss of confidence is a common response from the Air Force, whenever someone is removed from a command position, and I think it’s important to understand why we take this approach.

We have thousands of Airmen across our Air Force serving our country, and not one of them is perfect. As good people, like Capt. Kotnik make mistakes, I want them to have the opportunity to learn from them without being under public scrutiny, and to continue to be a part of this great service. They’ll be better for the experience, and in turn, we’ll be better as an Air Force.

In these types of situations, I never forget that we’re dealing with real human beings, that I care deeply about, and that we are charged to take care of. This will be a difficult time for Capt. Kotnik, but she’s surrounded by wingmen that will help her every step of the way.

It was exciting to have the first female demo team pilot here at Shaw, but I’m also just as excited about the many other females that are serving with great distinction across our Air Force. I’m proud to serve with them, and I’m inspired by them. Even as I speak, another female pilot from the 20th Fighter Wing is flying combat missions in the Middle East.

Maj. Waters, last season’s Viper Demo pilot has resumed command, so the team is in great hands, and the show will go on. We’re looking forward to another amazing season with this team.

Col. Derek O’Malley
Commander, 20th Fighter Wing”

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:30 pm
by Air Strike Images
In addition to this shocking news, the team also posted another updated schedule that doesn't have the recently added Sun N Fun on it.

Re: 2019 USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo Team Schedule

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:34 pm
by RyanS
Air Strike Images wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 4:30 pm In addition to this shocking news, the team also posted another updated schedule that doesn't have the recently added Sun N Fun on it.
As of yesterday, Sun 'n Fun still thinks they are coming even after the announcement. I get the impression that they'll still be there