Airshow 50 - Now Skyfest 50

[Adam]

Sadly, I think I'm out. I'm sure it'll be fun but it's tough to justify transatlantic travel for essentially some non-aerobatic flybys. I wonder what the logistical challenges were that forced the change?

Clearly I've got some kind of magic touch that makes airshows cancel this year! This is the fourth loss from my intended schedule and so far it's mostly been the most interesting ones.

[Bingofuel]

Still time to add some more attractions but agreed, disappointed.

As far as the Snowbirds and CF-18 go there have been several instances of them showing up and doing "non aerobatic" shows of sorts. If the lack of an approved aerobatic box is indeed the issue. Who knows

[Adam]

Somebody asked the Snowbirds/CF-18 question on Facebook. The show's reply was: "they are not on our confirmed list of attendees as of right now."

About the static display, they said: "All visiting aircraft and ones from our collection that will be flying will be parked outside on our ramp. At certain times, during Saturday and Sunday, the ramp area will be open to the public so that you can get right up to the aircraft. When flying is taking place, the ramp area will be restricted. At that time, visitors will be able to watch the flybys outside (near the building). The entire building will be accessible."

[kalamazookid]

Per a recent email, the CF-18 demo jet will be there on static. MAM is also bringing the Fw190 replica.

I decided to drop this from my plans. I thought if I went it would be a good opportunity to visit the museum, take a flight in something and see some visiting aircraft, but some other things have come up.