Wings Over Muskegon 2023

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:41 pm

Latest Addition
- USAF Heritage Flight [A-10 Thunderbolt II and Warbird TBD]

https://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Even ... -schedule/
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Post by Bretten Bailey » Tue Jan 17, 2023 5:24 pm

RT Dickson will be bringing his P-51D Mustang "Swamp Fox" to Muskegon for the 2023 event.
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:39 pm

The Heritage Flight is slated to consist of the A-10 and P-51.

https://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Even ... -schedule/
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Post by Bretten Bailey » Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:59 pm

Planned Schedule as of right now:

Ride Flights will begin on July 6th.

Flight Times for July 6th & 7th are as follows:
-B-17 "Yankee Lady": 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM
-B-25 "Rosie's Reply": 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM
-C-47 "Hairless Joe": 4 PM & 5 PM
-Huey Flights will NOT be available on July 6th & 7th.

For Saturday & Sunday (July 8th & 9th), the schedule is as follows:
-9 AM - Grounds Open
-10 AM to 1 PM (each plane each hour) Rides on B-17, B-25, and C-47 (purchase of flights on these days include tickets to the show)
-Huey Flights available during the day (Walk Up ONLY)
-11:00 AM to 11:30 AM - Morning Teaser
-1 PM - Air Show Starts
-3 PM - Air Show Ends
-5 PM - Grounds Close
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:53 pm

Looks like Yankee Lady is done for the year due to maintenance issues.
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Post by Adambadger88 » Sun Apr 16, 2023 5:30 pm

Major Disappointment:

Air Adventures <[email protected] Sat, Apr 15 at 8:17 AM

Hello,

The Yankee Air Museum decided to proactively cease flight operations of the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Yankee Lady. Recent inspections of other B-17Gs have discovered wing spar issues. As a result we expect a mandatory Airworthiness Directive to be issued by the FAA in the next few weeks regarding the matter. Out of an abundance of caution, we are temporarily ceasing our B-17G flight operations and awaiting direction from the FAA regarding necessary inspections and repairs that will be required. It is expected that the B-17G will not fly during the 2023 flying season. Please note that this only affects the B-17.

All other aircraft flight operations are not affected. --What does this mean for your B-17 Air Adventure? This means that we will not be able to fly you on the B-17 this year and are thus fully refunding your order. These refunds will be processed over the next few weeks. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we get through the refunds. Can I fly on other Yankee Air Museum aircraft? Yes! The B-25 Rosie's Reply, C-47 Hairless Joe and Huey Helicopter are still flying this year. If you are interested in flying on these amazing aircraft, please check out our website for more information: https://yankeeairmuseum.org/fly/
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Post by Bretten Bailey » Wed May 10, 2023 6:45 pm

The B-25, C-47 & Huey will be performing during the show during a segment called "Warbirds in Review"

The following are confirmed for Static Display:
-North American B-25J “Georgie’s Gal” (Liberty Aviation Museum)
-UH-60 Blackhawk (MIARNG Grand Ledge)
-HC-144 (USCG Air Station Cape Cod)
-Grand Caravan
-Beech 18
-1976 Cessna 150M Commuter
-1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk
-1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk
-1970 Cessna 177B Cardinal
-1994 Mooney M20J
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Post by Bretten Bailey » Thu Jun 08, 2023 9:57 pm

Ed Hamill has been added in the “Folds of Honor” Pitts.

A few new statics added:
-EP-3E Aries II (VQ-1 Washington)
-P-8A Poseidon (VP-40 Washington)
-C-130 Hercules (139 AW Missouri)
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Tue Jun 13, 2023 8:13 pm

Looks like Randy Ball and his MiG-17 will be attending.
https://www.wzzm13.com/amp/article/ente ... 85951747eb
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Post by robert16627 » Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:07 pm

Yankee Lady passed all the inspections and will be flying at Wings over Muskegon!
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