Abbotsford International Airshow 2019

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Post by LAXSPOTTER97 » Tue Aug 06, 2019 6:53 pm

Airshow Addict wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2019 6:41 pm
LAXSPOTTER97 wrote: Tue Aug 06, 2019 5:19 pm CF-18 Demo will be arriving Wednesday.
Any idea around what time?
Sorry, I do not.
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Post by AvgeekJoe » Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:43 am

AirshowHawk wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:13 am For those who are interested, the tentative time scheduled for the Thunderbirds practice on Friday is 10AM - 11AM.

It might be wise to get there early should this be the case. Of course, times are subject to change.
This confirmed?
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Post by Dan Gagnon » Wed Aug 07, 2019 1:29 am

You can check the NOTAMs or TFRs. They should give you specific times.
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Post by Chris Smallenberg » Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:29 am

AvgeekJoe wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:43 am
AirshowHawk wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:13 am For those who are interested, the tentative time scheduled for the Thunderbirds practice on Friday is 10AM - 11AM.

It might be wise to get there early should this be the case. Of course, times are subject to change.
This confirmed?
Yes, per road closure information posted on the web site. Keep in mind that extra road closures are in effect for the Thunderbirds practice due to their large aerobatic box (I believe it crosses Huntington at the west end) so they are particularly careful with stragglers in the area as they will stop the practice if anyone is in the box.
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Post by AvgeekJoe » Wed Aug 07, 2019 6:41 am

Chris Smallenberg wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:29 am
AvgeekJoe wrote: Wed Aug 07, 2019 12:43 am
AirshowHawk wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:13 am For those who are interested, the tentative time scheduled for the Thunderbirds practice on Friday is 10AM - 11AM.

It might be wise to get there early should this be the case. Of course, times are subject to change.
This confirmed?
Yes, per road closure information posted on the web site. Keep in mind that extra road closures are in effect for the Thunderbirds practice due to their large aerobatic box (I believe it crosses Huntington at the west end) so they are particularly careful with stragglers in the area as they will stop the practice if anyone is in the box.
Belay my last posting. From the website, all the road closures:
ROAD CLOSURES
PLEASE NOTE: All closures, detours and times noted below are subject to change. Please check back for the most up-to-date information.

Special information for travelers bound for the Abbotsford International Airport, YXX:

For ease of access during the Airshow, please approach the YXX Terminal from the North via Mt Lehman Rd.

Mt Lehman Rd. will be temporarily closed from Approach Dr. to Huntington Rd. during the following times. During these times, the YXX terminal will also be closed. A temporary holding lot and hospitality tent will be set up at Mt. Lehman Rd & Approach Dr. (besides the Abbotsford Flying Club) for YXX travelers.:

Friday, August 9: 10:00 am–11:00 am
Saturday, August 10: 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Sunday, August 11: 1:30 pm–2:30 pm
All other road closures and detours will be in effect during the following hours:

Thursday, August 8: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Friday, August 9: 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Saturday, August 10: 11:30 am–4:30 pm
Sunday, August 11: 11:30 am–4:30 pm
Tracey St. will be closed between King Rd. & Walmsley Rd.

Walmsley Ave. will be closed between Tracey St. & Clearbrook Rd.

Huntington Rd. will be closed between Mt. Lehman Rd. & Townline Rd.
Finally, a map of Abby Airport:

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Post by TooTallDean » Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:59 am

Who is going on Fri evening?

I probably will be crewing for one of the hot air balloons there.
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Post by Rickoshey » Wed Aug 07, 2019 2:15 pm

So where will be the best location to view from Thursday 5-8pm?
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Post by cf18hornet » Wed Aug 07, 2019 5:52 pm

Eurofighter replica nearly completed
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Post by AirshowHawk » Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:35 pm

Not sure how busy today will be, but for those wondering Thunderbird 7 and the CF-18 Demo Hornet have already arrived.
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Post by Rickoshey » Wed Aug 07, 2019 9:39 pm

Would anyone on here know the A2A freq for the Tailhook Legacy Flight ?
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