2024 Charleston Airshow “Heroes of Flight"

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Post by awal2049 » Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:08 pm

Doc is Static only, but that's still amazing. Never seen a B-29 in person.
Found a few more updates on Facebook:

Aaron Fitzgerald is performing:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ ... idSod8LCkl

747 Dreamlifter is on static as usual:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ ... tFyvYiNLql

C-47 will be Air Heritage Museum's "Luck of the Irish":
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ ... tDZoRfqeyl
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Post by awal2049 » Thu Mar 14, 2024 3:30 am

The website now says that Doc is gonna fly!
B-29 Superfortress Doc Bomber
Prepare to be transported back in time with the breathtaking performance of the B-29 Superfortress Doc Bomber at the 2024 Charleston Airshow. Watch in awe as this iconic World War II aircraft takes to the skies, demonstrating its remarkable flight capabilities and historic significance. The Doc Bomber demonstration pays tribute to the ingenuity and bravery of the past while honoring the legacy of aviation excellence. Don’t miss this unforgettable showcase of history and power, showcasing the enduring spirit of flight.
Still listed on Doc's website as static only
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Post by schultzairshows » Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:00 am

There are no plans to fly the B-29.

The flying for the event will consist of:

USAFA Wings of Blue Parachute Team
C-17/C-47 Flight
Red Bull Extra 300, Helo, and Parachute Demo
Warbird Thunder Airshows
USAF C-17A Globemaster III Demo
USMC F-35B Lightning II Demo
Swampfox P-51
USCG MH-65 SAR Demo
USAF Thunderbirds

We also have Precision Exotics at the event with their multiple cars.

David Schultz, President
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Post by awal2049 » Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:49 pm

Parking Pass policy was updated. Once again, they are going with the strategy of only allowing one pass per order, meaning they want people to pick either Saturday Sunday to attend. Additionally, it appears the Red/Blue parking lots are no longer a thing. Honestly, I'm not sure what the benefit of this is. I get they'd want to track the number of vehicles so they don't run out of space, but flexibility should be encouraged, especially if weather prevails on one day versus the other. Doesn't seem fair if you pick a day weeks in advance and that day happens to get rained out.

At any rate, if you already got a parking pass, look out for an email with an updated one and print it out.
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Post by Airplanefreak2000 » Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:50 am

awal2049 wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:49 pm Parking Pass policy was updated. Once again, they are going with the strategy of only allowing one pass per order, meaning they want people to pick either Saturday Sunday to attend. Additionally, it appears the Red/Blue parking lots are no longer a thing. Honestly, I'm not sure what the benefit of this is. I get they'd want to track the number of vehicles so they don't run out of space, but flexibility should be encouraged, especially if weather prevails on one day versus the other. Doesn't seem fair if you pick a day weeks in advance and that day happens to get rained out.

At any rate, if you already got a parking pass, look out for an email with an updated one and print it out.
Find a friend to make an order and take them the other day and vice versa. Problem solved
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Post by OwenORourke » Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:04 am

On their Instagram they have been slowly revealing statics for this show - everything from the Berlin Airlift C-54, to a B-1, Coast Guard C-130 and Casa C-144, SC ANG F-16, UH-60, and a U-28.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:07 pm

Here's the map layout for this year's show.

https://airshowcharleston.com/?da_image=483
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Post by awal2049 » Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:44 pm

n33d4sp33d_85 wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:07 pm Here's the map layout for this year's show.

https://airshowcharleston.com/?da_image=483
This show always has great statics. The AC-130 returns; I got to go in the one they had in 2022. The Storch is a really cool addition. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one before.
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Post by awal2049 » Sat Apr 06, 2024 2:03 am

Doc will be giving rides the Wednesday and Thursday before and the Monday after the show if anyone is in the area.

https://www.b29doc.com/event/charlestonrides/
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