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by IDF783
Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:52 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Northern Illinois Airshow 2018
Replies: 28
Views: 37806

Re: Northern Illinois Airshow 2018

Any day with multiple Skyraiders is a good day. Thought the Skyraiders were the highlight of the show. It' a nice small show with always a solid Warbird representation. In the past, they had F-18s (US & Canadian) including Super Hornets, but I think locals complained about evacuating their home...
by IDF783
Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Northern Illinois Airshow 2018
Replies: 28
Views: 37806

Re: Northern Illinois Airshow 2018

I wouldn't expect a reschedule for Sunday and I wouldn't count on communication from the show in advance. None of the social media pages are very active and the only thing that's ever updated on the website is the date and schedule. Anyone have recommendations on the best place to sit to get taxi p...
by IDF783
Mon Sep 03, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Northern Illinois Airshow 2018
Replies: 28
Views: 37806

Re: Northern Illinois Airshow 2018

As of now, rain is likely Saturday. Any chance they would push it off til Sunday?
by IDF783
Mon Aug 20, 2018 12:35 am
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Thunder Over Michigan 2018: 20 Years of Thunder
Replies: 142
Views: 179693

Re: Thunder Over Michigan 2018: 20 Years of Thunder

In the Aircraft List on the website, are all the planes listed both static and flying or all flying?
by IDF783
Sat Aug 18, 2018 2:04 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Chicago Air and Water show 2018
Replies: 25
Views: 33581

Re: Chicago Air and Water show 2018

Is there a water portion to the show that starts first or it's combined?
by IDF783
Sat Aug 11, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: 2018 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Chicago Air and Water show 2018
Replies: 25
Views: 33581

Re: Chicago Air and Water show 2018

The city's website is usually accurate. The F-18 is not a demo, but may fly by a few times. If there's one at Gary, then it's likely.
The military demo teams have tapered off considerably. Chi used to bring in the heavy metal consistently. I'm sure the F-35 will also do some fly bys.