100% agree. I think we all understand airshow operational issues by now. It's ok to post that an aircraft has cancelled due to operational reasons. As opposed to the massive amount of confusion and conjecture in their Facebook/IG comments section. I realize other airshows also aren't great at announcing cancellations, but for aircraft scheduled to perform (which is why people spend the $$) they should have better communication.ASL never seems to acknowledge cancellations besides 'disappearing' the entries from the website... The on again off again nature of the APP info doesn't help the lack of clarity.
ASL's desire to categorize every aircraft arrival during the show as a "performance" is also a bit misleading. Did Vandy 1 do a performance? I'd say no. The a400 could've easily just come in and landed, they're under no obligation to put on a show. They almost need to have a third category on their site. Performers/statics/arriving during show.
It's still an excellent show and I'm definitely attending in 2024, but like any airshow its not perfect and could use some adjustments.