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by aero-engineer
Sat Apr 22, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Southern California Airshow at March Field 2023
Replies: 76
Views: 35297

Re: Southern California Airshow at March Field 2023

Heads up- lots of comments on the official Facebook page about 3-5 hour waits in traffic, people being diverted to different gates and then turned away, etc. But - there are 3 color birds that arrived, Alaskan Raptors with fuel tanks plus the color Blacksheep F-35B there so plenty of good things to ...
by aero-engineer
Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:23 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: NBVC Point Mugu Airshow 2023
Replies: 72
Views: 25346

Re: NBVC Point Mugu Airshow 2023

schultzairshows wrote: Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:02 am The show flew on Sunday as well. Only John Collver cancelled due to strong crosswinds.

David Schultz, President
David Schultz Airshows
Dave,
Any comment as to what happened with the MQ-8C Fire Scout demo? It was still indicated in the days prior to the show.

Kevin
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by aero-engineer
Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: NBVC Point Mugu Airshow 2023
Replies: 72
Views: 25346

Re: NBVC Point Mugu Airshow 2023

Image

Here is the entry line I was in at 9:30. See the single brown tent - that is the entrance (ID check and screening).

We had to walk backwards AWAY from the direction of the entrance from our parking spot to get in the security line.

Kevin Helm
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by aero-engineer
Tue Mar 28, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: NBVC Point Mugu Airshow 2023
Replies: 72
Views: 25346

Re: NBVC Point Mugu Airshow 2023

The 2023 Point Mugu airshow was great despite the issues. People need to keep in mind that this was the first airshow on the base in 8 years. We were in the traffic line about 0830 and it took us a hour and a half to get from where the backup started on PCH, into the base and parked. It then took u...
by aero-engineer
Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:21 am
Forum: General Airshow Discussion
Topic: What Airshow Act Do You Miss?
Replies: 21
Views: 38658

Re: What Airshow Act Do You Miss?

F-14 Demo
Red Baron Squadron
Northern Lights
Bob Hoover
Jimmy Franklin
Jim Leroy
C-130s with JATO bottles
Pirate Skys
Team America used to put on a nice show
The Pitts acts of the 90s (Ray Bans, Holiday Inn/Coca Cola, Iron Eagles)

Kevin
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by aero-engineer
Mon Apr 30, 2018 5:00 am
Forum: 2018 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: 2018 John Collver Wardog Airshows
Replies: 1
Views: 12541

Re: 2018 John Collver Wardog Airshows

It's not an airshow in SoCal unless Wardog is flying.....

Kevin
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by aero-engineer
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:58 am
Forum: 2018 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: 2018 USMC MV-22 Osprey Demonstration Schedule
Replies: 3
Views: 16021

Re: 2018 USMC MV-22 Osprey Demonstration Schedule

Saw the demo at the LA County Airshow. It was good!

Kevin
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by aero-engineer
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:55 am
Forum: 2018 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: 2018 USAF F-35 Heritage Flight Team Schedule
Replies: 24
Views: 64466

Re: 2018 USAF F-35 Heritage Flight Team Schedule

BTW - I'm looking for a couple of 2018 team coins. Can someone make that happen?

Kevin
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by aero-engineer
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:51 am
Forum: 2018 Airshow Performer Info And Schedules
Topic: 2018 Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour
Replies: 2
Views: 15302

Re: 2018 Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour

I spent a few ramp hours with the Skyraider last night. She is a beaut!

Kevin
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by aero-engineer
Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:46 am
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Planes of Fame Air Show 2018
Replies: 4
Views: 8132

Re: Planes of Fame Air Show 2018

This is the best ramp reference. http://planesoffame.org/uploads/files/Airshow_2018_parking_map-lrg.pdf Thinking of a traditional airshow, "show center" is due south of the food court. So that is the typical airshow box for standard acts. However, all of the warbirds fly clockwise circles ...