Jones Beach Airshow 2009

**MORS-AB-ALTO** · 04-16-2009, 08:03 PM

Hope anyone who saw the 174th F-16's soaked it up because they're giving them up for the Predator this year.

http://www.174fw.ang.af.mil/news/story. ... 789&page=1

**MORS-AB-ALTO** · 04-16-2009, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by SCOTYDEMCO

Hey Fred. Look at how small my head is, lol. Good times indeed.

I've gotta look for some new company along the fence because you've spent too much time in the air the past 2 years! :lol:

**Sm0otHockeySpeeD** · 04-16-2009, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by MORS-AB-ALTO

Hope anyone who saw the 174th F-16's soaked it up because they're giving them up for the Predator this year.

http://www.174fw.ang.af.mil/news/story. ... 789&page=1

That SUCKS!! The F-16 is definitely one of the most recognizable fighters of all time. Definitely one of the coolest looking as well.

I got a quick video of them zoomed at about 12X and they still look small as hell. They are absolutely moving though. They must have been behind schedule or something.

Anyhow, I did hear someone on the scanner tell the Tower at LGA "Be advised you have the Air Force on the right" and air traffic stopped (There was an A320 ready for takeoff waiting for more than 10 minutes). That's when I heard them and saw them absolutely smoke through the Whitestone Bridge.

If there were any fans of Aviation on that bridge, they must have been going crazy because it had to be SO loud. Everybody else probably crapped their pants. LoL

I swear, they flew within the lowest "allowable" point of the Suspension Towers of the Bridge. It was pretty sick. Just wish I was closer.

Anyhow enough chatter...back on topic.

-Brian

**SCOTYDEMCO** · 04-17-2009, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by MORS-AB-ALTO

Originally Posted by SCOTYDEMCO

Hey Fred. Look at how small my head is, lol. Good times indeed.

I've gotta look for some new company along the fence because you've spent too much time in the air the past 2 years! :lol:

LOL. I always have your back at the fence Rob. I have some new equiptment for the fence this year. We'll make a fence day.

**Chris S** · 05-03-2009, 10:37 AM

So, with only 3 short weeks to go, I was just curious if anyone has any new info yet on
where all the different demo teams will be based that weekend between FRG and ISP ??
I sure hope the construction project over by Republic's Terminal will be done by then ??!

**Gerard** · 05-03-2009, 02:09 PM

>I sure hope the construction project over by Republic's Terminal will be done by then ??![/quote]<

When I was there last week it looks like they are wrapping it up.

**Derf** · 05-03-2009, 02:52 PM

Thunderbirds stated that they can not have the huge dirt piles at the terminal or they would not come. The work will be done by the terminal and the dirt piles will be moved, but further down south, the taxiways will be under construction on the west side of the runway for the airshow. It should not impact airshow aircraft as the Thunderbirds will not be heading south to runway 1 as they will not have the arresting gear at that runway.

Everything else will be by the AAM and Sheltair so there will be no issue with construction other than a closed taxiway...good thing there are two! ;) Everything else MUST use the short runway due to the arresting gear (not sure of the snowbirds and other fast movers...talking about the planes with the big fans to keep the pilots cool on what should be a warm weekend!)

I hope this helps :D

**Fighting_falcon_51** · 05-03-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Derf

Thunderbirds stated that they can not have the huge dirt piles at the terminal or they would not come. The work will be done by the terminal and the dirt piles will be moved, but further down south, the taxiways will be under construction on the west side of the runway for the airshow. It should not impact airshow aircraft as the Thunderbirds will not be heading south to runway 1 as they will not have the arresting gear at that runway.

Everything else will be by the AAM and Sheltair so there will be no issue with construction other than a closed taxiway...good thing there are two! ;) Everything else MUST use the short runway due to the arresting gear (not sure of the snowbirds and other fast movers...talking about the planes with the big fans to keep the pilots cool on what should be a warm weekend!)

I hope this helps :D

ouch, I dont blame for the threat because, I wouldnt want the rocks,and debris going into the planes.

**Derf** · 05-03-2009, 06:55 PM

That is not possible where the dirt is..... and jet exaust goes back so it would blow the dirt towards Atlantic and not
towards the taxiway that will be closed. There is nothing but grass over there.

I do get your and their point. :)

**Fly2e** · 05-04-2009, 10:56 AM

We do know that a hurricane hunter c-130 will come may 5 to KFRG.

Is this still correct?

**moose135** · 05-04-2009, 11:07 AM

It will be a NOAA P-3, but yes, it's still scheduled.

**Fly2e** · 05-04-2009, 11:31 AM

It will be a NOAA P-3, but yes, it's still scheduled.

Thanks...
Any idea of what time?

**Gerard** · 05-04-2009, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Fly2e

We do know that a hurricane hunter c-130 will come may 5 to KFRG.

Is this still correct?

Now wouldnt it be ironic if it was cancelled due to bad weather?
:)

**Big Tim #70** · 05-04-2009, 02:59 PM

Just saw on ASB that John Klatt pulled out.

That bums me out as he is one of my personal favs.

**Fighting_falcon_51** · 05-04-2009, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Big Tim #70

Just saw on ASB that John Klatt pulled out.

That bums me out as he is one of my personal favs.

Where?! I am bummed too..... :cry: :cry: :cry:

EDIT:

We are currently taking over the site so the Super Hornet will be added soon. If you notice today, there is chalet/ticketing info posted and the Snowbirds have been added to the front page.

The Horsemen are now added (of course) and John Klatt has regretfully had to withdraw. We'll be launching a new microsite for Jones Beach by the end of the week.