Hornet

8 Mar 2019

2019 US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Airshow Schedules Released

by RickyM | posted in: Military, Schedules | 3

The 2019 schedule for the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demo Teams has been released! This year’s schedule, while still a lot less than the ACC Demo Teams, includes one more show than the 2018 schedule. Like last year, the schedule is reduced due to busy training schedules, aircraft maintenance struggles, and the phasing out… Read more

4 Feb 2019

Former Blue Angel Explains Super Hornet Transition Plans, Talks New Routine

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Popular Posts | 4

We now know a lot more about the US Navy Blue Angels‘ coming transition to the F/A-18E Super Hornet thanks to former Blue Angel #1 Captain Ryan Bernacchi. He spoke to Newsradio 1620 in the team’s hometown of Pensacola, FL recently, and explained not only the difference between the team’s current F/A-18 “Legacy” Hornets and… Read more

22 Jan 2019

BREAKING: US Navy Blue Angels Pilot Suffers Landing Mishap In El Centro

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 2

An unnamed pilot of the US Navy Blue Angels was thankfully uninjured after a landing mishap at NAF El Centro today. The pilot was landing at the base when the aircraft’s main landing gear failed to extend properly. The pilot was able to make an emergency landing with the F-18 Hornet without injuring himself or… Read more

18 Jan 2019

New Photo Album – Airshow London 2018

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

A new album is now available in our photo gallery! This album is from Airshow London 2018 in London, Ontario. Check it out here: Airshow London 2018 – Ryan Sundheimer Also be sure to check out our video playlist from the event!

4 Dec 2018

US Navy Blue Angels 2019 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 74

Here is the 2019 airshow schedule for the US Navy Blue Angels! Will you see them in 2019? Let us know! Post in the AirshowStuff Forums or on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! Schedules often change during the year – make sure to check out our airshow… Read more

4 Dec 2018

US Navy Blue Angels 2020 Preliminary Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules, US Navy Blue Angels | 26

Here is the preliminary 2020 airshow schedule for the US Navy Blue Angels! This schedule has been released on a preliminary basis only, and will likely see notable changes. Please make sure to check back with us in December of 2019 when an updated 2020 schedule is released! Preliminary US Navy Blue Angels 2020 Appearance … Read more

4 Dec 2018

Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team 2019 Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military, Schedules | 1

Here is the 2019 airshow schedule for the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team! Will you see them in 2019? Let us know! Post in the AirshowStuff Forums or on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! Schedules often change during the year – make sure to check out… Read more

14 Aug 2018

The Blue Angels’ Super Hornet Transition Is Still Years Away

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 0

Fans of the US Navy Blue Angels expecting to see the team perform in Super Hornets will have to wait several more years at least. The Department of Defense announced today that Boeing has been awarded a contract for the documentation and kits to convert nine single-seat F/A-18Es and two dual-seat F/A-18Fs to Blue Angel… Read more

1 Jun 2018

Memorial To Honor Blue Angel Pilot Nears Completion, Public Dedication

by RickyM | posted in: Miscellaneous | 0

The finishing touches are being put on a memorial to honor Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, who was killed when his F/A-18 Hornet crashed during a practice flight demonstration in Smyrna, Tennessee in June 2016. Kuss, who was in his second year on the team, was loved by many. He also was popular in the media,… Read more

12 Apr 2018

2018 US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Airshow Schedules Released

by RyanS | posted in: Military, Schedules | 0

The 2018 schedule for the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demo Teams has been released, but there’s not a whole lot to see. Due to training and other requirements, the demo teams are severely limited in their performances this year. As of the April release, only four shows have been approved with two listed as… Read more