Thunder Over Michigan 2021

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Post by GRNDP51 » Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:55 am

Last year (without a jet team) it seemed most of us were in the grassy spot off of Tyler for arrivals which was really fun. Worked perfect with the runways and wind to have approaches over us. Curious how it'll all work out this year.
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Post by Mattmav03 » Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:19 am

Does any one know when the Blue Angels practice Thursday? I’ve heard 3:00. Not sure if that’s correct tho
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Post by MattEv14 » Thu Aug 05, 2021 1:50 pm

Thanks for the advice everyone! I look forward to getting out there tomorrow.

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Post by smalldude333 » Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:15 pm

Mattmav03 wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:19 am Does any one know when the Blue Angels practice Thursday? I’ve heard 3:00. Not sure if that’s correct tho
11-1 ( circles around the airspace) and again at 2-4:30 (Full demo).
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Post by RyanS » Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:55 pm

Went to watch practice today and also scouted things a bit. The Ecorse service drive is blocked off east of the GM plant (red lines). It is open in front of the GM plant, just stay on the south side of the pavement. I ended up watching from the grass area off the end of 5R which was pretty good. I was right on the show line just very far from show center. I will likely try for the same spot tomorrow.
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Post by kubx4672 » Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:16 pm

B-25 STATUS

ARRIVED YIP OR EN ROUTE
1 Devil Dog www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N9643C ......."ARRIVED"
2 Miss Mitchell www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N27493 ......."ARRIVED"
3 Georgia Mae www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N5262V ......."ARRIVED"
4 Rosies Reply www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N3774 ......."BASED"
5 Semper Fi www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N5865V ......."IN ROUTE"

PENDING
6 Berlin Express** www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N10V
7 Bettys Dream www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N5672V
8 Champaign Gal www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N744CG
9 Georgie"s Gal www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N345BG
10 Maid in The Shade www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N125AZ
11 Show Me www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N345TH
12 Take Off Time www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N3155G
13 Wild Cargo www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N7947C
14 Yankee Doodle www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N898BW
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Post by ohio3gunner » Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:51 am

Will the Blue Angels be practicing tomorrow as well, or just the Thunderbirds? If so, does anyone know if they will be practicing during the morning time slot as if they were in the show, or will it be later in the day? I saw the time slots for both the morning and afternoon practice sessions tomorrow, but just didn't know how true to the show scheduled it would be.
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Post by RyanS » Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:58 am

ohio3gunner wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:51 am Will the Blue Angels be practicing tomorrow as well, or just the Thunderbirds? If so, does anyone know if they will be practicing during the morning time slot as if they were in the show, or will it be later in the day? I saw the time slots for both the morning and afternoon practice sessions tomorrow, but just didn't know how true to the show scheduled it would be.
The teams typically practice at the same time they will fly, so I expect the A-10 and Blues to fly in the morning and the F-35 and Tbirds to fly in the afternoon. The afternoon session is longer so other stuff like the Growlers and A400 may practice then (if they practice).
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Post by RyanS » Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:59 am

Pictures from the Blues practice today. Expect some video clips on our instagram page soon!
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Post by smalldude333 » Fri Aug 06, 2021 1:38 am

RyanS wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:58 am
ohio3gunner wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 12:51 am Will the Blue Angels be practicing tomorrow as well, or just the Thunderbirds? If so, does anyone know if they will be practicing during the morning time slot as if they were in the show, or will it be later in the day? I saw the time slots for both the morning and afternoon practice sessions tomorrow, but just didn't know how true to the show scheduled it would be.
The teams typically practice at the same time they will fly, so I expect the A-10 and Blues to fly in the morning and the F-35 and Tbirds to fly in the afternoon. The afternoon session is longer so other stuff like the Growlers and A400 may practice then (if they practice).
I plan on going to the grass field off of Tyler Road tommorow. I come from the north so usually take ecorse down. How early do I have to come before they close down ecorse?
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