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by OneTrap71
Mon Apr 22, 2024 10:47 am
Forum: 2024 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2024 Charleston Airshow “Heroes of Flight"
Replies: 51
Views: 12158

Re: 2024 Charleston Airshow “Heroes of Flight"

The lines of sight at charleston are bad, I couldn't see much of the runways either. I usually go to the 3 airshows in SC shaw, chs, and beaufort. Shaw has the best setup for an airshow in my opinion. Shaw is horribly back lit all day. At Charleston the sun is behind you for the second half of the ...
by OneTrap71
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: 2024 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2024 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show
Replies: 54
Views: 14953

Re: 2024 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

Does anyone know why this show skews so heavily on civilian acts, whereas Yuma is more the opposite? I've been going to the Cherry Point Air Show since 1991. My personal belief is that Cherry Point has a playbook that is passed down from air show director to air show director and they never deviate...
by OneTrap71
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: 2024 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2024 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show
Replies: 54
Views: 14953

Re: 2024 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show

I spoke with a VMA-223 Bulldogs pilot earlier today. He said Cherry Point 2024 is the last scheduled AV-8B Harrier II Tactical Demonstration. The door wasn't closed on the possibility of additions. Harriers are planned to be retired in late 2026. It sounded unlikely that any Harriers will be home wh...
by OneTrap71
Tue May 23, 2023 12:16 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Wings Over Wayne 2023
Replies: 61
Views: 16651

Re: Wings Over Wayne 2023

F-22 on Friday afternoon.
by OneTrap71
Tue May 02, 2023 12:24 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Wings Over Wayne 2023
Replies: 61
Views: 16651

Re: Wings Over Wayne 2023

The 4th FW has a F-15E with a new paint scheme. Some olive drab came, invasion stripes, artwork on the tails and the 4th FW arrow along the speed brake.
by OneTrap71
Mon May 01, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Air Power Over Hampton Roads 2023
Replies: 113
Views: 47214

Re: Air Power Over Hampton Roads 2023

Disappointed that T-38s aren't listed on the schedule.
by OneTrap71
Mon May 01, 2023 12:44 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Air Power Over Hampton Roads 2023
Replies: 113
Views: 47214

Re: Air Power Over Hampton Roads 2023

Sounds like parking for this show will be a World Class MESS.
by OneTrap71
Wed Apr 26, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: MCAS Beaufort Air Show 2023
Replies: 52
Views: 13538

Re: MCAS Beaufort Air Show 2023

A few pics taken by my 13 year old …
by OneTrap71
Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: MCAS Beaufort Air Show 2023
Replies: 52
Views: 13538

Re: MCAS Beaufort Air Show 2023

awal2049 wrote: Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:19 pm UH-1/AH-1 were a no show
I think the UH-1/AH-1 crews missed the safety briefing Sunday morning.
by OneTrap71
Wed Apr 19, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: MCAS Beaufort Air Show 2023
Replies: 52
Views: 13538

Re: MCAS Beaufort Air Show 2023

awal2049 wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:07 pm Anyway, just wanted to give one more PSA to anyone planning to go on Saturday: DON’T.
I’ll be there both days. Looking forward to more dramatic skies on Saturday.