Great Florida Air Show 2021

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Ken91
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Post by Ken91 » Sat May 15, 2021 12:27 am

A few from today's practice. The Growlers did a couple passes, the Legacy Flight w/ Korean War Hero, then a few more passes. It seemed like one did a touch and go (couldn't see exactly from where I was), so I hope they continue to do that this weekend. The Viper Demo wasn't in the "Venom" paint scheme. Hopefully, Venom flies this weekend.
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Post by Ken91 » Sat May 15, 2021 12:30 am

A few more from today.
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Ken91
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Post by Ken91 » Sat May 15, 2021 9:24 pm

Was outside the airport today. Blue Angels started with all 6 planes. Part way through, #5 landed. At some point, #7 took off and joined the show. FYI, 'Bert didn't fly today, so I assume it still isn't certified. Edit: added a few pics from today. C-2 Greyhound, L-39, Growler, and a couple from the Blue Angels.
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Post by racernine » Sun May 16, 2021 5:35 pm

I was at the show. #5 did indeed land about 1/3 through the performance. #7 took off and did one pass with #6 then #6 landed. They finished off with 5 plane modified delta. They do it so professionally that many didn't even notice what happened. Great weather, great show.
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Ken91
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Post by Ken91 » Sun May 16, 2021 5:56 pm

Thanks for that info. 5 had an engine problem. We are at the show today. Bert took off when we were coming in and returned a bit later with a replacement engine for #5. We'll see if they fly 5 or 6 Blue Angeld today. Fingers crossed for all 6.

Loved seeing the Growlers do three high speed passes. Some sweet vapes. Hope some photos turned out.
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Post by Ken91 » Mon May 17, 2021 2:00 am

Here are a few from today. Growlers got some vapes on high speed passes. All 6 Blue Angels performed the whole show, so that was a positive. The crowd seemed to like all the acts. It was a great time today, but I'm very tired after this weekend. More pics to follow.
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Post by Ken91 » Mon May 17, 2021 3:09 pm

And a few more from Sunday's show. The bad news for me is that my airshow days are now over until the Fall with the Sanford/Orlando show (maybe) and Stuart (most likely). Of course, I'd rather not be at an airshow in Florida during the heat of the Summer.
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