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I am particularly looking to catch the F-18 demo, but the official website still doesn't list specific display times other than "Airshow, 10AM - 3PM" which I find a bit silly.
Will all the demonstrations be the same for both days, or will half of the displays occur Saturday and half occur Sunday? Will the specific schedule ever be published in advance? (I'd asked a similar question a month or so ago).
TIS
I wouldn't hold out for a detailed schedule. I've been to everyone of them and MAYBE 2 or 3 times tops was a sched put out, and then at the last possible minute on the website and then not entirely adhered to. The show always starts promptly at 10, with acro acts then usually followed by the warbirds. Tacdemos and more acro, the skytypers, 106th rescue demo are spread around the time slots. Remember this is a very tight timeline. When we've had a demo team, they take over by 2pm, so all other flying is done and on the ground before 2pm. This year IDK what the closing act will be. So if you need to catch a particular act plan on spending the day (til 3 anyway) at the beach or FRG. Again except for the warbirds which have usually started early in the show. Any yes the show has traditionally been the same BOTH days unless marred by weather.
Also we still don't have anything official on the F-18.
Are they doing the Friday Practice Show? Weather permitting of course.
As far as I know they are still doing the practice show.
I've decided to skip this year. Was going to do the Sunday show but my plans started falling through and I just can't justify spending more for this show.
Hope you guys have a good show - I will be back for 2012!
First the Thunderbirds abandon us, then the F-22 bails, and now Steve...it sure isn't a good year for the show! :frown:
We'll miss you Steve!
Fifi is coming today around 4-5pm
This probably ends my posting of images until after airshow. You may see a picture or two but with hundreds a day to post process, it is not possible as I do not get much sleep from here to the end. If I am posting any more pictures it is probably as it needs to be post processed for special needs. I leave you with this shot I took last night. I wish all a safe Airshow and hope to see all of you as I fly around today in Paul's T-6 for our annual airshow preflight.
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Originally Posted by Derf
Thanks for the update Fred. Have fun on your flight today, any idea when you are going up? Maybe I can return the favor of the pictures that you took of me going up a few months ago in the T-6
Any update on the F-18's coming in that someone posted a few pages back for the parade of ships?
FIFI DELAYED UNTIL AFTER 5 PM
I friend of mine just reported an E-2C Hawkeye flying over his home in Bayshore. I'll head to FRG at lunch to see if anything shows up.
The FA18's that flew in Fleetweek this morning are not going to Republic. They returned to their bases after the flight. Only the V22's are remaining local in NJ
Most likely to be used in the Marine demos around he area. Eisenhower Park Saturday morning at 10AM for me. :smile::biggrin::cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by fk6065
It's just about 7pm (EDT), no sign of FiFi at Republic. Anyone have any updates? Thank you in advance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fighting_falcon_51
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N529BQuote:
Originally Posted by Boxman
7:47 saw them line up for low approach to R 1-4. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAviator
I posted a few pictures in this thread if anyone's interested of Fifi:
http://nycaviation.com/forum/threads...sitors/page135
Not sure if there are any rules about double posting images.
Also, while at the airport I was speaking with someone who works for BFCU, he mentioned that there was going to be a Predator at this year's air show and it was staging out of Gabreski Air port. Take it with a grain of salt as he was calling a stealth Predator, so he may not know his aircraft too well. It would nice to see one as I have never seen the Predator or any of the stealth planes other than the Nighthawk 11 years ago in Arkansas, and even that was only a static.
Thank you! Unfortunately I chose the wrong runway. These things happen. . .:redface:Quote:
Originally Posted by TheAviator
She's here!
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Did a little Moose hunting while waiting for Fifi... :)
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Meese and 2 Freds? Was was furniture shopping on 110 when Fifi came real low cirling over 110. caught a nice glimpse as she turned into the sun.
Here are a few of my shots from tonight....These are dedicated to Moose...Ya should have went to bed Moose!!!
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I know, Fred, I know...it's a sickness!
A few from Wednesday:
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...260HP001-L.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...N529B001-L.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...N529B002-L.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...N529B003-L.jpg
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...N529B004-L.jpg
And finally...the Goofy Hat Squad was on patrol.
http://moose135.smugmug.com/Airplane...yHats001-L.jpg
I read on another forum that the air show is going to get an f/a-18 demo. Additionally I heard there will be an e/a-6 prowler as well as a growler on static display. Any truth to that?
Ken
I would believe so, as Grumman is encouraging their employees to go see the planes. I believe they will have access Saturday night.Quote:
Originally Posted by gettysburgerrn
Does anyone just "hang around" the American Airpower Museum on airshow day? I'm just trying to figure out if that is a better idea than going to the beach and having all my shots backlit....are most of the performers based out of KFRG? Thanks in advance for the info everyone, I know this is the place to go for such questions!
The Museum is an excellent place to "hang around" during the day. Most of the performers will use 1/19, so you will get great shots of them either departing or landing until at least 1pm before they become too backlit.Quote:
Originally Posted by cowens727
Fantastico..... so between all the airshow related movements and the static displays it should be an amazing day....very much looking forward to catching "FiFi"...
John speaks the truth. The AAM is so accommodating that I tend to skip the beach altogether and have my airshow experience there only. The only thing I would advise is to get there early to secure a decent parking spot along New Hwy.
Good advice...they open at 10:30, so I should plan at being there around 9:45-10-ish then? Either way, this sounds much better than dealing with the traffic and hordes at the beach...Thanks again!
FYI.. According to Blue Angels Twitter. They Cancelled Annapolis Fly over & This Weekends Show in NJ.
@ Around 10:20am via Twitter
BlueAngels Blue Angels
Regrettably, the Blue Angels have cancelled the U.S. Naval Academy graduation flyover and the Millville, N.J. air... http://fb.me/YptXeFR0
The earlier the better. Parking along New Hwy will quickly become a hastle. But like John said, it is well worth the price of admission!Quote:
Originally Posted by cowens727
So.
I've been reading this thread, and checking the websites in preparation for hopefully attending the show for the first time. A few questions have arisen.
1) Is it even worth it for me to go to the beachfront? It seems like the displays may be backlit all day, and the crowd could potentially be enormous.
2) Are the static displays outside or inside at FRG? If outside, will guests be allowed air-side? Can you shoot arrivals/departures from there?
Thanks.
TIS
Tis, some folks split one day at FRG and the other at the beach. I used to but lighting at the beach is tough as hell. The AAM at FRG is EXTREMELY accommodating, especially during an event like this. For the price of admission, you can tour both the hangar and a generous, fenced off section of the ramp where the warbirds will be parked. The only time they will evacuate you from the ramp is when a plane is either starting up for rollout, or taxiing back after the demo and that just translates to being corralled within the hanger for a few minutes on each instance. The folks there always do a stellar job with the balancing act and if you showed up there, you won't be disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by ANITIX87
1. It all depends on what you want from your airshow experience. Do you want to get pics of the Heritage Flights? Do you want pics of the acro acts going thru the motions? Shots of the 106th rescue demo in action over the water? Then yes head to the beach. We don't have a demo team this year so the draw to see the full show is not there. If you are content with just getting shots of single airplanes, then stay at FRG. The warbirds, skytypers and military jets usually make a pass or two before landing.Quote:
Originally Posted by ANITIX87
Also, there is really not a backlight issue at the beach. I've seen a lot worse. Sunrise is 5:30 am so by the time the show starts it is well above and slightly west this time of year. The only real problem we've had some years has been HAZE. An on shore breeze just makes it worse. Also traffic should be down this year without the draw of the team. As with any show if you are a serious fan/photog, get there early and plan to stay an hour after the show to let the traffic thin out. We 3 major roadways out of the park it's never been a serious issue.
2. The AAM Ramp at FRG is a good place to be for the show, but there is not a lot of wiggle room. All aircraft that are to fly for the show are not accessible and outside the crowd barriers or airside if you will. Since the warbirds fly early, it is most likely that FIFI will fly around 9-11 and then land, and be brought inside the crowd barriers to be opened up for tours. I would wager that the B-17 will stay airside and be coming and going for rides. Most of the AAM's fleet will be outside the barriers, but one or two that won't fly will be on display in the hangar or ramp.
For shooting acts in the air, get to the museum early to get a spot at the short crowd line. The ramp is between two hangars so there is not a lot of time to set up your shots. When the fighters make a bananna pass from the south, they suddenly pop up from behind the big hangar, and you have seconds in which to focus and shoot before they disappear behind the AAM hangar. Definately a challenging locale.
Could not have said it better...just please keep in mind as was said before, the later you get there the farther away from the museum you will park.Quote:
Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
There is also the option of shooting from the airport perimeter along New Hwy. Only things for that are, with all else parking. It's gonna be a pain in the ass if you're not there early enough. Also, you'd need a ladder or you'd need to be able to stand on top of a truck/suv type of car in order to not have the fence obstructing your view.
So how early should any of us plan to get to the museum? Is 9am good, or before that?
0900 should be alright.Quote:
Originally Posted by cowens727