• V-22 Osprey Over New York Harbor 11/18/13

Anybody know why a V-22 Osprey was flying over New York Harbor yesterday 11/18/13 at around 1:30-2:30 PM?

I saw it from my building.  I think it made a pass up the Hudson and a pass down the Hudson in the area of the Intrepid Museum.

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• Business closing could jeopardize Wis. air show

I wondered why they hadn't announced 2014 dates as they often restart the countdown on their site right away for the following year.


MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — The future of Wisconsin's Thunder on the Lakeshore air show is in question with organizer Curt Drumm closing his business at the Manitowoc County Airport.

HTR Media reports (http://htrne.ws/Hs9Wh3 ) Lakeshore Aviation is closing Nov. 30 because of a significant drop in jet fuel sales. The drop came after one company stopped flying two jets, and a second company moved its plane to Sheboygan County Airport...

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• The 9 Air Shows You Should See This Summer

From Popular Mechanics: The 9 Air Shows You Should See This Summer

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• The (air)show must go on [Lethbridge]

"This summer's air show will bring the crowd-pleasing Snowbirds and Sky Hawks to Lethbridge. But Washington's decision to ground American aerobatic teams has triggered a decision to hold the Alberta International Air Show every second year in the future.

No show will be held here in 2014 or 2016, organizers announced Wednesday. Their decision came as cancellation notices came from at least 70 shows across the U.S."

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• YARS announces plans for 2014 air show

5/20/2013 - YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio -- The 910th Airlift Wing is planning to hose an air show here in late Summer, 2014.

The purpose of the event is to thank the community for their support, build awareness of installation capabilities, grow relationships with the Valley strengthen support of the 910th's missions.

"YARS will host the best possible public event with the resources available to the installation," said Colonel James Dignan, 910th Airlift Wing commander.

Check www.youngstown.afrc.af.mil

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• Newbie to airshows

I've never been to an air show but I'm an amateur photographer and would like to combine my hobby with an air show.  How does someone start to learn about the shows, what is allowed vs not allowed, etc.

 I've noticed that some shows are multiple days.  Is each day the same or are they unique?

Are there restrictions on the photography equipment that you allowed to bring in.  Various sporting events I have been to limit the size of your lens for obvious reasons. Can you bring and set up a tripod, or is there a separate area for that?

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• Long Island Air Museums

How do the two Long Island Air museums stack up agaianst each other? There is the American Airpower Museum and the Cradle of Aviation Museum just wondering if one is better or both are equally as interesting. Any thoughts? Thanks

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• Blue Angels aviators' tours extended

Blue Angels demonstration pilots and Narrator will have their tours extended for the 2014 air show season:

Blue Angels aviators' tours extended

Anthony

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• airshow souvenir programs

I was wondering if anybody has or knows of where I can get souvenier programs from some past airshows in Illinois. I got my collection out and found I am missing some from past shows I have been to. I would just like to complete my collection if at all possible. Any information would be helpful. Thanks and Blue Skies to all!

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• Pilot Killed in Plane Crash While Practicing for Air Show

Very sad to report the loss today of Bob Odegaard.

http://www.times-online.com/content/pilot-killed-plane-crash-while-practicing-air-show

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• Red Bull Air Race World Championship Eyes 2014 Return

"There has been a long period of not releasing any information, which is in compliance to our policy to only issue tangible information. However, we’d like to inform fans, sport enthusiasts and media now that the Red Bull Air Race World Championship is looking into a potential return in 2014.

A core team is currently working intensively on securing host city contracts that will guarantee a fixed race calendar. Information on a potential race season in 2014, a revamped concept and further details on the changes concerning our aerosport will be released in the future."

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• Page dedicated to the Blues

I decided to put together all by Blue Angel pics and credit a page just for Blue Angels pics. Here is my collection of Blue Angel pictures I have gathered in the last couple of years:

http://seansydnorphotography.zenfolio.com/featured.html

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• MCAS Miramar, Pensacola and Nellis AFB Airshow - Best place to shoot inside Show

Hi folks,

this year I will attend above Airshows and I'm wondering if there are "special" Tickets which could be bought especially to photograph the Airshow ?
I mean, are there special places where photographers could be to photograph at the Show ?
I checked the internet site for Miramar and there are some different kind of Tickets which are offered, from Chalets to Flight line.
For Pensacola the same.
For Nellis I couldn't find any information where Tickets or which kind of are available for purchase...

Would be great if there is somebody out there which could help me.
sorry for asking this "stupid" questions, but my first Airshow was last year at Quad City.. so I'm new with Airshow experience ..  hope to improve it after this year

Any suggestions and tips are very welcomed.
Many thanks
Claudia

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• funny picture i took of Greg McWherter at chippewa valley airshow 2010

Here's a picture I took of mcwherter at the Chippewa valley airshow in eau Claire Wisconsin. 2010

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• West Coast Formation Clinic Question

Is the West Coast Formation Clinic held at Madera Airport something the public may attend?

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• Which Airshow for B-2

Hi friends,

does anybody knows which Airshow is the best to photograph B-2 (or bombers in general) ?
I have read that Edwards and Whiteman are shows that has this option .. is that true and are this the only ones or are there any other and/or better possibilities.
Many thanks for your advice.
Claudia

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• Remarkable helicopter flying video

I just stumbled upon this pre-internet video of a helicopter aerobatic display at an early 1990s Australian demonstration.  I really enjoyed it and thought you folks would as well.
 
http://www.wimp.com/helicopterflying/

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• Question about a small local show

I know its a small show, but I am wondering if anyone knows the status of Ed Russells Friendly Foes over The Falls show for this season?  His website says it is on but has no updates about dates or aircraft attending.  I have emailed but have had no response.  Anyone know, PB Foot are you still around?

Thanks in advance!

John Latimer

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• Fly over question

Greetings-  While watching the Army-Navy Game I got to wondering 1) which squadron did the f/a-18 flyover pregame and 2)  how is it determined which squadron will do that duty?  Thanks..

Ken

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• Restrictions at airshow

I was reading the restrictions for the Lackland airshow and it was pretty absurd. No backpacks, food or water to be brought in. I would think that the military would be pro-spectator friendly but I guess not. I am starting to not go to shows with these stupid restrictions. Why deal with all the headaches just to have a good time. The one show that has been very fan friendly so far has been Miramar. They allow you to bring in small coolers and so forth.

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