2021 Abbotsford International Airshow

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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 5:11 am

Bad News: USAF C-17 Globemaster III demo cancelled due to significant increase in overseas operations.

Good News: RCAF CC-150 Polaris & CF-18 Hornet Air-to-Air refueling demo added to Friday & Sunday schedules.
PERFORMER SCHEDULE UPDATE!
Unfortunately due to a significant increase in overseas operations, the USAF C-17 Globemaster III has been forced to withdraw from our event. As a result, we will be adding the CC-150 Polaris & CF-18 Hornet Air-to-Air refueling demo to our Friday & Sunday Schedules!
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Post by JA Boomer » Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:04 pm

Chris Smallenberg wrote: Thu Jul 29, 2021 8:31 pm It's Airshow weekend....sadly rain is a guarantee. If we want to end the drought we just need to have the Abbotsford Airshow every weekend.
There's the old story that when deciding when to hold the Abbotsford Airshow, the organizers looked at the almanac to choose the weekend with the best historical weather. Maybe they should have chosen the weekend with the worst weather, as both were bound to revert to the mean, haha.
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Post by AirshowHawk » Tue Aug 03, 2021 1:03 am

CF-18 Demo team will be arriving Wednesday afternoon, no ETA.
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Post by angel2281 » Tue Aug 03, 2021 3:29 am

Thanks AirshowHawk.
Does anyone have any more information on practice flights (and estimated times?) by any of the performers on Thursday? I know it won't be the usual arrival day, given no statics and the unique situation of all U.S. aircraft staging from nearby airfields. But do you think the U.S. assets like the F-22 will still arrive (at least from the air) for a practice show on Thursday?
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Post by AirshowHawk » Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:50 am

angel2281 wrote: Tue Aug 03, 2021 3:29 am Thanks AirshowHawk.
Does anyone have any more information on practice flights (and estimated times?) by any of the performers on Thursday? I know it won't be the usual arrival day, given no statics and the unique situation of all U.S. aircraft staging from nearby airfields. But do you think the U.S. assets like the F-22 will still arrive (at least from the air) for a practice show on Thursday?
Roadblocks to clear for the show box on Thursday will be between 3pm - 9pm so expect that to be a generic window for any practices.
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Post by AirshowHawk » Wed Aug 04, 2021 7:07 am

The Snowbirds are expected to depart Moose Jaw at 10 AM and the flight will be trackable through Flight Tracking apps. Keeping weather and other factors in mind, both the CF-18 demo team and Snowbirds should be arriving between 11am - 1pm.
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Post by lukas97 » Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:30 am

4K HD is still rendering apparently, but here are today's arrivals!



Lots of water bomber movement as well. I'll have that video up in a bit.
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Post by JA Boomer » Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:33 am

lukas97 wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:30 am 4K HD is still rendering apparently, but here are today's arrivals!
Great work! The Hornets, LOL. I'm glad everyone (pilots AND spotters) seemed to have fun today.

I'm starting to feel the need...for speed! I just hope the weather cooperates.

I'm only going to be able to catch the Sunday show, what's everyone else doing?
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Post by AirshowHawk » Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:14 am

JA Boomer wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 3:33 am I'm only going to be able to catch the Sunday show, what's everyone else doing?
I typically book all three days depending on work but this year is very different with the restricted format and pricing. I am booked for Friday but will be watching the two Saturday shows with family at a friends farm located close to the action. Since alcohol and food options are prohibited/unavailable on show grounds I’ll be using Saturday day to indulge in beer and BBQing. Unfortunately work will have me occupied Sunday. Weather will be pretty sketchy over the weekend but for the most part it seems to be compliant.
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Post by Viper93 » Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:44 am

F-22 Raptor 14:00 for practice. Hope that is accurate.
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