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by ssims45
Wed Apr 06, 2022 1:27 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Thunder Over Michigan 2022
Replies: 188
Views: 121733

Re: Thunder Over Michigan 2022

Probably the most impactful aspect of deciding show format are the surveys sent out after the show comes to a close. The Thunder team mentioned something like 90% of people said they would attend a drive in show again (assuming the 10% are the hardcore fans). I sure hope they're not basing their de...
by ssims45
Fri Mar 18, 2022 5:26 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo 2022
Replies: 53
Views: 26175

Re: Spirit of St Louis Air Show & STEM Expo 2022

Growlers? Wonder what Navy demo they're getting? As of now they're not on any schedule (but its definitely fluid). It's certainly possible they're not getting a Navy demo. I believe it was TOM a few years ago that they had a Legacy Flight with a Corsair and two Hornets that flew only for the Legacy...
by ssims45
Fri Feb 04, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Selfridge Air National Guard Base Open House and Airshow 2022
Replies: 80
Views: 41929

Re: Selfridge Air National Guard Base Open House and Airshow 2022

Happy to see Greg got his plane back. :lol: I just watched a replay of this episode yesterday.
by ssims45
Thu Dec 09, 2021 5:43 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2022 National Warplane Museum Airshow: The Greatest Show On Turf
Replies: 18
Views: 9796

Re: History Of Flight Air Show 2022

Ehhh I would have considered Geneseo for the first time but not as a drive-in. Good they are adding individual tickets but I really wonder how that will balance with the reserved parking spots. Geneseo normally has ample "front-row" seating. This is due to the fact that the crowd can sit ...
by ssims45
Mon Nov 15, 2021 2:36 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Thunder Over Michigan 2022
Replies: 188
Views: 121733

Re: Thunder Over Michigan 2022

I received their "promo" e-mail this morning. They're offering $40 off a half-day ticket and $55 off a full-day ticket. $225 / show for either the morning or afternoon $395 for the full day I think the two biggest issues here are the crazy jump in ticket prices (from the traditional show f...
by ssims45
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:57 pm
Forum: 2022 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Thunder Over Michigan 2022
Replies: 188
Views: 121733

Re: Thunder Over Michigan 2022

TOM is doing the same two daily shows drive-in format as the 2021 show for this show. The morning show will feature a special "Warbird Salute" and the afternoon show will feature the Blue Angels. If you got a complimentary car pass for the 2021 show then you will get one for the 2022 show...
by ssims45
Fri Sep 03, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: 2021 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Cleveland National Air Show 2021
Replies: 33
Views: 47700

Re: Cleveland National Air Show 2021

The tentative schedule was posted earlier today. The morning block should be interesting with four acts over 2 hours. The remainder of the schedule looks decent and reminds me of a typical Cleveland show. Saturday/Sunday/Monday 10:00am – Noon Cleveland Aeromodeling Society – Radio Controlled Aircraf...
by ssims45
Thu Jul 01, 2021 12:08 am
Forum: 2021 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: CAF Wings Over Dallas 2021 - WWII Airshow
Replies: 6
Views: 6298

Re: CAF Wings Over Dallas 2021 - WWII Airshow

How is this show for photography? Do they have a decent crowd line? Looking at the satellite images of the airport it appears the primary runway runs NW to SE. The CAF hangar is located in the SE corner of the airfield so I'd assume the crowd is facing SW for the show, right?
by ssims45
Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:34 pm
Forum: 2021 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: MAAM World War II Weekend 2021
Replies: 29
Views: 23845

Re: MAAM World War II Weekend 2021

I was there late Friday when Luck of the Irish arrived and developed an engine fire. It shut the field down for a time, so I left. I was not able to attend this weekend, so I'm not sure how much damage they sustained. Mark Reading PA 6-4-21 C-47 Fire Saxon.jpg Ouch! I hope it was minimal damage. Th...
by ssims45
Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:38 pm
Forum: 2021 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: National Warplane Museum Airshow: The Greatest Show on Turf 2021
Replies: 18
Views: 18358

Re: National Warplane Museum Airshow: The Greatest Show on Turf 2021

Given that NYS relaxed their event restrictions several weeks ago I'm not sure why they can't get their permit updated to reflect the current guidelines and host a "normal" show. I cannot justify spending $150 to drive myself into a spot behind the VIP line and miss out on the best and mos...