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by ssims45
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:25 pm
Forum: 2024 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2024 NAS Oceana Air Show
Replies: 28
Views: 17667

Re: 2024 NAS Oceana Air Show

Hi all I’m not sure if this is the best place to put this but I’m sure you guys and gals will show me to the right area. We are planning a trip from Australia (a mate and I) to visit Oceana’s air show, then scoot through the museums one the way to Miramars air show the following weekend. Looking fo...
by ssims45
Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: 2024 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2024 Cleveland National Air Show
Replies: 11
Views: 9562

Re: 2024 Cleveland National Air Show

There's something to be said for consistency though in performances. If people go to the air show every year, see the same or very similar acts every year and have a good time, odds are they're going to come back the next year. Cleveland has done a good job delivering a consistent lineup at a family...
by ssims45
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: 2024 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN 2024
Replies: 40
Views: 43969

Re: THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN 2024

It appears TOM is actively shadow banning ALL negative comments on their Facebook page. As someone who routinely attends airshows alone or with one additional family member the drive-in format is a non-starter for me. TOM's answer is to offer a $285 club ticket (at the time of this post) for individ...
by ssims45
Mon Sep 05, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Cleveland National Air Show 2022
Replies: 31
Views: 14522

Re: Cleveland National Air Show 2022

A few photos of the surprise Vintage Wings "Beach City Baby" C-53 passes. It was a great sight to see her in the sky after a few year restoration effort by the Vintage Wings team!
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by ssims45
Wed Aug 17, 2022 3:28 am
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo
Replies: 60
Views: 28662

Re: Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo

Guys . . . get one of those transparent/see-through bags that are now mandatory at baseball/football games. Security people love it. They will thank you for it. There are several sizes available. I'm not going to trust several thousand dollars worth of camera equipment to a plastic backpack. I just...
by ssims45
Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:27 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Cleveland National Air Show 2022
Replies: 31
Views: 14522

Re: Cleveland National Air Show 2022

My hometown show. I guess teaching me something new. Anyone tell me what the new FAR is to prevent you from watching the show from your car in the paid parking? https://www.clevelandairshow.com/guest-info/directions-and-parking/ Given that the official parking is in line with the crowd area but out...
by ssims45
Fri Aug 12, 2022 2:20 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo
Replies: 60
Views: 28662

Re: Joint Base Andrews 2022 Air & Space Expo

Tell me the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing without saying that exact phrase... From their webpage: Please keep in mind that there are items that are strictly prohibited ... backpacks , ..., camera bags larger than one cubic foot, ... all beverages, opened or closed (exception is...
by ssims45
Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Thunder Over Michigan 2022
Replies: 188
Views: 114388

Re: Thunder Over Michigan 2022

One hundred percent valid! I for one think pro sports and concerts are way overpriced. Don't get me started with Ticketmaster and their absurd fees. I don't disagree that the cost of airshow tickets needs to rise, but jumping from 0 to 1000 overnight is a surefire way to alienate folks forever. I'd ...
by ssims45
Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Thunder Over Michigan 2022
Replies: 188
Views: 114388

Re: Thunder Over Michigan 2022

An interesting video from Tom Demerly that’s starting to be shared across Facebook.

by ssims45
Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:15 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2022 TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans - Peru, IL
Replies: 28
Views: 10642

Re: 2022 TBM Avenger Reunion & Salute to Veterans - Peru, IL

Wow! Those C-47 formation flybys were certainly special! You don't get to see that often.