http://www.riairshow.org/
This is always a great show and this year they will have the Blue Angels, the SnowBirds, and for those of us who have never seen one........................................ a USMC V-22 Osprey demo.
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http://www.riairshow.org/
This is always a great show and this year they will have the Blue Angels, the SnowBirds, and for those of us who have never seen one........................................ a USMC V-22 Osprey demo.
i might be there sunday. have a function to attend near HPN on saturday but after that i'm driving to see my cousin in CT. it's only a short hop across the border to OQU.
Man the V-22 is the one aircraft I'm dying to see. Nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by fk6065
I'll be there all weekend... it's a 4.5 hour drive, but WORTH IT.
I'll be there! Just like Steven said, that show is well worth the drive.
Think i'm going to take a trip up there myself also....Can't miss to see the
V-22....
For anyone interested in going... get there early. Gates open at 9 am and there is almost always people lining up before 0730. The flying display usually starts around 9:45 and lasts until 4-4:30. Lighting is a little challenging in the morning, but is AMAZING once noon rolls around. Show runway is 16-34 and you face in the easterly direction as you look out towards show center. Oh, and that runway is at most, 500 feet in front of you. VERY close.
The performer list on the website is a bit questionable... pretty sure the Super Hornet demo was dropped (the Navy axed about 40% of the Hornet/Super Hornet shows this year because of budget cuts), and I'll believe the Osprey when I see it.
He ain't kidding... In 2007 we rolled into the parking lot before 8:30AM, it was after 10AM before we got past security and into the show!Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven Holzinger
We are going back this year and hope that they move the security lines a little more efficiently.
[quote=Greg_NY]He ain't kidding... In 2007 we rolled into the parking lot before 8:30AM, it was after 10AM before we got past security and into the show!Quote:
Originally Posted by "Steven Holzinger":1pzm5dje
We are going back this year and hope that they move the security lines a little more efficiently.[/quote:1pzm5dje]
The 2007 show was a little tough because of the construction and having to use the shuttle buses. Last year I had no problem at all.
Definately worth the trip.
I'm being told that the route between the exit from RI Route 4 and the airport is now all highway, rather than having to go through that residential part of North Kingstown.
Yeah, the highway was recently completed about 6 months ago. Most handheld GPS's don't have updated maps so it sends you all over the place on roads that don't exist anymore. Sigh.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven Holzinger
OK to add a little fuel to the fire..................rumor has a possible Raptor demo............
i've been told by the Team Oracle staff that i have to be there, and so i will. look for me causing trouble at a bar somewhere in the viscinity of OQU...
F-22 reportedly in, and they are removing the F-15 from the show.
I'll be there as well
I am planning on being there for at least Saturday. Three or 4 days with Sean Tucker is enough to wear anyone out. That guy has ENERGY!
The ACC show schedule lists both the F-22 and F-16 demos, as well as a Heritage Flight, for RI.Quote:
Originally Posted by fk6065
Yeah, no Ritz & Gizmo with the Strike Eagle. Still gonna be a great show...
When you say get there early, you mean the line starts building up at the gate? Once the gates are opened, how does it work? Is it basically a matter of who can run fastest to the fencing line to secure a first raw view of the runway? I assume parking is outside the gate?Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven Holzinger
If you can describe the layout (parking, entrance, viewing section, etc.), I would greatly appreciate it. :)
TIA
To answer the first set of questions - yes, yes, and yes. There are several different lots around the airport area so the best bet is to get there as early as you can. Like I said, 0730 is pretty early and I have heard of people starting to line up at that hour. Last year, all of the front row seats were taken up within the first 25 minutes of the gates opening. Show center is taken up with all corporate chalets and such, with show left and right always being open for everyone else. Best places to sit are at either end.Quote:
Originally Posted by SPEEED
Thank you very much. That helped! :)
Is Friday also open to the public or just media coverage?
Anyone knows what's the situation with backpacks? On the show's site it states that only 'small' camera bags are permitted. I'm planning on brining two gripped bodies, 70-200 f2.8 IS, 100-400L, 10-22, 17-55, and a Bogen Tripod - all stuffed in a Crumpler Whicky & Cox backpack (tripod will strapped on the back). Will I have any issues with this gear?
I got in there last year with a Lowepro Mini Trekker backpack with no issues.
Great, thanks :)
Never had a problem with a back pack. They search it.
On another note, The Snowbirds are currently grounded with ejection seat problems and may not perform.
One more question: Anyone knows when the event is scheduled to conclude? (as in approximate hour of the day)
The Snowbirds are cleared to fly again!
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/06/ ... aired.html
Only a week to go!
I was taking to a few people a couple weeks ago at the Jones Beach Airshow and they mentioned something about a ferry from somewhere on Long Island or Coneticuit that connects to Rhode Island ot somewhere near there. Anyone know the name of the ferry company?
For me to drive there its 3 and 1/2 hours from Staten Island, so if the ferry could shave off some time like an hour that would be great!
The Cross Sound Ferry operates between Orient Point and New London, CT:
https://www.longislandferry.com/Default.asp
There is also the Port Jeff Ferry that operates between Port Jefferson and Bridgeport, CT:
http://www.bpjferry.com/Default.aspx
Both ferry services charge in the area of $50 each way for a car + driver. From Staten Island, I don't think you will save enough time to make the ferry worth it - in fact, when you add in the time it takes to cross (the Orient Point ferry takes 1 hr 20 min plus check in, loading, unloading) you will probably end up taking longer to get there. If you were starting out on Long Island, these would probably be a better option to consider.
Thanks Moose for the info I appreciate it! Looks like I'll be driving; it would be $100 roundtrip on the ferry against like $50 for gas round trip.
Are you planning to be out there that weekend?
God I hope this damn weather clears up! :evil:
Anybody ready for a KICK A$$ airshow!
I just checked out the thread at airshowbuzz.com about the show and the line up looks great. Looks like the F-22 will go up twice each day; just like they did with the Harrier last year.
As of now the weather looks good for the weekend, but keepin my fingers crossed!
No Doubt!
2 F22 Demo's, A JATO for Faaaaaaaaaat Albert. NICE!
As far as the Ferries go, I live like 5 minutes from the Port Jeff ferry and I'm driving around. The cost is pretty high, as Moose said it's $54 for car & driver and an additional 13 per passenger. Since we'll be heading up so early on a Sat, we hope traffic isn't going to be a concern and we'll save $100 Round Trip by driving around.
Twice on Saturday, once on Sunday. Am willing to bet there will be two F-16 demos on Sunday.
Anyone planning on checking out the night show on Friday?
No JATO on Sunday?
Hi all,
Other than the Fat Albert JATO takeoff, Are there any major differences (ommissions/additions) between the performances on Saturday and Sunday? I would love to see the JATO takeoff, but will be very short on time on Saturday, and will need to leave the show right about when the Angels hit the runway for takeoff (~3pm).
If you had only one day to attend, would you pick Saturday or Sunday? And why? I'm trying to weigh out my options. I can go either day, but like I said, if I go on Saturday, I will miss the better part of the Angels performance, but on the bright side, I'll witness the JATO take off. On Sunday I can stay all the way till the end, but no JATO… :(
Any other performance/exhibits I should consider?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
It's GO time in like 9 hours!
Anyone ready for two raptor demos, i just hope those thunderstorms hold off.
Unfortunately, I was not able to make it today, due to family obligations.
However! Tomorrow is a new day! I'll be hitting the road bright and early: 6AM :)
Can't wait. Hope the weather holds...