Nellis AFB Aviation Nation 2017

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Post by Brian » Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:38 am

jeffhq wrote: Fri Aug 25, 2017 11:14 pm Thanks for that Dan ill check that out, if i find anything out i will
post it on this page,if not then i might have to learn how to drive
on the opposite side of the road.
i was there last year, if you choose to rent a car and drive to Nellis you have to park at the Las Vegas Speedway, from there you go through security then hop on a bus that takes you to the base

on Saturday when checking through security they failed to give us a wrist band, which identifies which parking lot you were picked up from, at the end of the show no one was of help as to which bus i was to get on to get back to my car, ended up on the wrong bus!!! had to walk about 5 miles to get back to my car, was not impressed...sunday though they were on top of things, great show
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Post by Airshow Addict » Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:05 pm

Rufft wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:38 am Any updates on VIP Pass/seats for Nellis show in November? ?
I am wondering the same thing? And has anyone gotten the VIP Seats in previous years and is it worth it? I am coming from Canada and its my first time to Aviation Nation. Looking forward to a awesome show! Hope to see some of you there.
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Post by Dan Gagnon » Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:45 pm

Airshow Addict wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:05 pm
Rufft wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:38 am Any updates on VIP Pass/seats for Nellis show in November? ?
I am wondering the same thing? And has anyone gotten the VIP Seats in previous years and is it worth it? I am coming from Canada and its my first time to Aviation Nation. Looking forward to a awesome show! Hope to see some of you there.
When I attended last year, I purchased Flightline View Seating. It was $19 USD plus a service fee. It had it's own area and folded seats. It was worth it for me to have a place to sit and not worry about carrying a camping chair on the plane. No food or beverages included, but it's perfect just to sit and enjoy the show.

Hope this helps!
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Post by Airshow Addict » Thu Sep 21, 2017 12:06 am

Dan Gagnon wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:45 pm
Airshow Addict wrote: Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:05 pm
Rufft wrote: Mon Sep 04, 2017 3:38 am Any updates on VIP Pass/seats for Nellis show in November? ?
I am wondering the same thing? And has anyone gotten the VIP Seats in previous years and is it worth it? I am coming from Canada and its my first time to Aviation Nation. Looking forward to a awesome show! Hope to see some of you there.
When I attended last year, I purchased Flightline View Seating. It was $19 USD plus a service fee. It had it's own area and folded seats. It was worth it for me to have a place to sit and not worry about carrying a camping chair on the plane. No food or beverages included, but it's perfect just to sit and enjoy the show.

Hope this helps!
Thanks Dan! I will be filming the show, did you see anyone get hassled who had a tripod?
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Post by Dan Gagnon » Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:09 am

Not really. I did see a few photogs using the chairs to stand on, which was a bit rude. You should be alright though. There is a large gap from where the first row of seats are, to the front of the flightline.
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Post by HungrySharkHero » Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:08 am

I am contemplating making the trek down form Washington State to attend the show, I just wish they would give an official list of expected performers.

I am used to the JBLM air and warrior expo, the problem is that it is held bi-annually and is nowhere near the show that is held in Vegas.
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Post by Dan Gagnon » Sat Sep 23, 2017 12:27 pm

The Nellis website now has a performers and statics list updated!

Performers:

USAF Thunderbirds
Arrow Dynamics
Bremont Horsemen
Red Eagles
Red Bull: Team Chambliss
Red Bull: Skydive Team
Jerry "Jive" Kerby
Sticky Strickland
Texas Flying Legends
Mike Wiskus
C-47 from Palm Springs Air Museum
Greg Colyer flying the T-33
USAF Heritage Flight
F-22 Demo
F-35 Demo
USAF Air-to-Air Demo
USAF Close Air Support/Combat Search and Rescue Wings of Blue
Bill Braack "Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car Show"
B-2 Flyover (Saturday Only)

Statics:

A-4 Draken
A-10 Thunderbolt II 
A-26 Invader
B-29 "FIFI" Superfortress
C-130J Super Hercules
E-6 Mercury
EA-18G
EO-5C
F-15C Eagle
F-15E Strike Eagle
F-16C Aggressor
F-16CM Fighting Falcon
F-22 Raptor
F-35 Lightning
FC-12X
HH-60 Pave Hawk
L-39 Draken
L-139 Albatros
MI-2
MI-17
MI-24
MQ-1B Predator
MQ-9 Reaper
O-2A Skymaster
OV-10 Bronco
PB4Y-2 Privateer
U-3B Cessna

Another solid line-up. Glad to see the Nellis Team doing their air to air and air to ground demos. That was my favourite part of the show last year.

Interesting they list an F-35 Demo. Could be a glimpse of what we may see out of the F-35 at airshows next year.
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Post by Viper93 » Sat Sep 23, 2017 9:56 pm

That F-35 demo could be the Dutch F-35 demo. If this is the case, that would simply be amazing.
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Post by alexp2805+ » Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:41 pm

alexp2805+ wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:07 am Nellis AFB Aviation Nation 2017 Performers (as of 9/24/17)
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Performers:
USAF Thunderbirds
Arrow Dynamics
Bremont Horsemen
Red Eagles
Red Bull: Team Chambliss
Red Bull: Skydive Team
Jerry "Jive" Kerby
Sticky Strickland
Texas Flying Legends
Mike Wiskus
C-47 from Palm Springs Air Museum
Greg Colyer flying the T-33
USAF Heritage Flight
F-22 Demo
F-35 Demo
USAF Air-to-Air Demo
USAF Close Air Support/Combat Search and Rescue Wings of Blue
Bill Braack "Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car Show"
B-2 Flyover (Saturday Only)

Static Displays:
A-4 Draken
A-10 Thunderbolt II
A-26 Invader
B-29 "FIFI" Superfortress
C-130J Super Hercules
E-6 Mercury
EA-18G
EO-5C
F-15C Eagle
F-15E Strike Eagle
F-16C Aggressor
F-16CM Fighting Falcon
F-22 Raptor
F-35 Lightning
FC-12X
HH-60 Pave Hawk
L-39 Draken
L-139 Albatros
MI-2
MI-17
MI-24
MQ-1B Predator
MQ-9 Reaper
O-2A Skymaster
OV-10 Bronco
PB4Y-2 Privateer
U-3B Cessna

Other Attractions:
Food Vendors
Static Displays
Last edited by alexp2805+ on Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:42 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Post by alexp2805+ » Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:43 pm

alexp2805+ wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:41 pm
alexp2805+ wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:07 am Nellis AFB Aviation Nation 2017 Performers (as of 9/24/17)
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Performers:
USAF Thunderbirds
Arrow Dynamics
Bremont Horsemen
Red Eagles
Red Bull: Team Chambliss
Red Bull: Skydive Team
Jerry "Jive" Kerby
Sticky Strickland
Texas Flying Legends
Mike Wiskus
C-47 from Palm Springs Air Museum
Greg Colyer flying the T-33
USAF Heritage Flight
F-22 Demo
F-35 Demo
USAF Air-to-Air Demo
USAF Close Air Support/Combat Search and Rescue Wings of Blue
Bill Braack "Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car Show"
B-2 Flyover (Saturday Only)

Static Displays:
A-4 Draken
A-10 Thunderbolt II
A-26 Invader
B-29 "FIFI" Superfortress
C-130J Super Hercules
E-6 Mercury
EA-18G
EO-5C
F-15C Eagle
F-15E Strike Eagle
F-16C Aggressor
F-16CM Fighting Falcon
F-22 Raptor
F-35 Lightning
FC-12X
HH-60 Pave Hawk
L-39 Draken
L-139 Albatros
MI-2
MI-17
MI-24
MQ-1B Predator
MQ-9 Reaper
O-2A Skymaster
OV-10 Bronco
PB4Y-2 Privateer
U-3B Cessna

Other Attractions:
Food Vendors
Static Displays
Looks like a great show!!!
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