Great!! Here we go again! They probably consider air shows low on the priority scale, but keeping my fingers crossed as I was planning on seeing the F22 over the next two weekends.
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Great!! Here we go again! They probably consider air shows low on the priority scale, but keeping my fingers crossed as I was planning on seeing the F22 over the next two weekends.
Friday - Monday will have a ton of action. Between the practice show, airshow, and flight experiences you'll see a lot of warbirds flying.Quote:
Originally Posted by alberchico
Considering they use the C-47 for both flight experiences and the airshow performance, I'm sure you'll see a lot of it everyday.
ACC lists an F-22 demo this weekend at Andrews, so we should have a good idea on their status before long.
I'll let you know when I get back, however, since that will be Sunday night, you'll probably know before then.Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
I would think we have 2 things going for us ... 1) FRG isnt far from Jones beach. even though the F-22 will be based out of ISP, I would assume FRG could serve as an emergency airfield. Also ISP still isnt that far away. 2) The demos for the airshow are at a lower altitude. I would assume that the concern for lack of oxygen would be lessened.
Right or wrong, these are the reasons I am using to convince myself that we will still get an F-22.
Good news ...
I just got this reply back from the ACC Aerial Events Branch and they said "The recent restrictions put on the F-22 will not affect the F-22 Single Ship Demo program. The Andrews AFB and Jones Beach Air Shows will be supported as scheduled."
for lack of a better term YAY!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris S
Also, according to their PAO, right now Snowbirds #1 - #9 are due into FRG either later on the 24th or early on the 25th. It all depends upon how well their long transit day goes from Winnipeg to LI on Thurs. However, he also said Snowbirds #10 and #11 will be arriving earlier in the week and those 2 planes will be participating in the Hudson River flyover with the Blue Angels on the 23rd if all goes well.:wink:
Hey guys, does anyone have a time frame for Fat Albert's arrival? My boss is UP MY ASS over it as he wants to film it. If anyone can advise, my blood pressure will appreciate it!
Right now I believe the Blue Angels will be arriving either on Monday or Tuesday, but just so you know there's a good chance they'll still be using their replacement C-130 "ERNIE" while Fat Albert undergoes maintenance.
This video is from last weekend at the Tennesee Air Show with ERNIE :biggrin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPo3pgKb2-k
Thanks Moose. Good to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
Straight from AAMs facebook
I also put a ton of information on my website http://nyasinfo.com
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A rumor is buzzing.....looks like there is potential for some more guests on our ramp on static display. Appears the Navy may be bringing in an EA-6B, and possibly an E/F-18 Growler. Thanks to our friends at Northrop Grumman for this one!
On the AAM Facebook page about a "rumor" coming from Northrop Grumman that an EA-6B and an E/F-18 Growler will be coming in to FRG for static display at the AAM ramp.
This would be awesome! Hopefully they have an employee event of some sort that will get us close to the jets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerard
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Now that the arrestor bed has been installed, do they still need to put in the arrestor cable? If not, does that mean all landings will be on runway 14?
If thst's the case, atleast the sun will be favorable.
Edit: I just went back and saw that John posted that the arresting cable would be installed on Sunday or Monday, and he said to expect the Rhody C-130 to arrive a couple of days before that with all the equipment.:wink:
Looks like the Blue Angels and possibly the two Snowbirds will arrive Monday afternoon.
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Originally Posted by Chris S
Thanks buddy, I missed that.
Looks to me like this is shapeing up to be one of the better shows since they began at Jones Beach,cant wait ,the next week or so is going to be very exciteing .
I confirmed tonight at the AAM Volunteer meeting that the weekend pass is simply that - four days admission for the price of three. They were thinking about guys like us, and were hoping to be able to offer some type of special access for photographers, but were unable to make all the arrangements necessary for security and logistics. They have changed the name of the pass on the ticket sales site.
Even without special access, it's a good deal if you are going to be at the museum all weekend. Also, if you are only going one day, you should buy your tickets in advance. Advance purchase tickets are $15 for adults (the same as the museum's special event admission for the past number of years). That will get you in faster - they will have a ticket holders line, and will save you compared to the $20 admission price if you buy at the door. Advance purchase tickets can be used on any single day of the show weekend - you don't need to choose a specific day at the time of purchase.
https://tix.extremetix.com/Online/?s...5-ca0baf6720b3
As Kenny mentions on his air show web site Dan McLaren and Mach 1 Productions will be at the museum throughout the weekend. They will have their large air show communications trailer on site, and will be broadcasting commentary about the show, as well as pilot communications during the show, at the museum.
So we may see the C-130 sometime tomorrow?
Sign boards at FRG confirm the Blue Angels are arriving Monday afternoon.
If all the Blues are arriving Monday is it likely Ernie and #7 will be in Sunday?
BA 7 should be in Sunday afternoon, but the C-130 usually arrives with the rest of the team (or shortly before).
. I didn't mean Fat Albert I was referring to the C-130 from RIANG bringing in the are saying gear.
Mmmm ETA?:tongue:Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
I haven't seen an ETA, Gerard, but I would assume it would be a couple of hours after they get done flying at Andrews, so 6 or 7pm, maybe.
I would guess early evening, no sooner than 6 or so since it will be at Andrews. They probably have a routine that they follow after shows and then travel time should only be about 30 minutes or so. This is speculative at best, as I have no inside info and will be driving up from DC myself at this time. If only I could get them to load my truck into their plane and then travel up with #7.... one can always dream..right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerard
Thanks John. If they use 14 I'll def hear them as I'll be at a BBQ in my neighborhood!! :biggrin:Quote:
Originally Posted by moose135
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't the C-130 with the arresting gear usually come the day before #7? And If I remember from years past they usually come around noontime.
What time are the Blue Angels due in on Monday?
Ken
Early afternoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by gettysburgerrn
The BFCU said they will be releasing the entire show schedule on Friday. This is very good because the last couple of years this information was unavailable.
Years past I was able to email Republic and get times of arrivals and even itineraries of arrivals and departures on show days. but this year I got a very short reply stating that everything will be on the electric boards around the airport. Think that was their way of saying "leave us alone!"
Joe that new Thunderbirds avatar is awesome
that is all
It's a busy couple of weeks at FRG, and the schedule is fluid, so I can understand not wanting to take up valuable prep time to send out detailed information that will in all likelihood change before next week.Quote:
Originally Posted by dekdawg21
Have patience, Grasshopper, the answers to many of your questions will be revealed in due time...
Thanks, for some reason it wasn't showing up in the posts yet it was displayed in my profile, so I re uploaded it and now seems to be fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by megatop412
Thanks moose, patience is not something i'm good with! Been waiting 2 years for them to come back!
And does anyone know, am i correct in guessing Macarthur is not spotter friendly?