Leesburg Airshow 2023

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Leesburg Airshow 2023

Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Nov 09, 2022 2:49 pm

Leesburg Airshow 2023
September 30th
Leesburg Executive Airport
Leesburg, Virginia
Official Website: https://www.leesburgva.gov/departments/ ... rg-airshow
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LeesburgAirshowOfficial

Featuring
- Clemens Kuhlig [Pitts S1S]
- Scott Francis [MXS]
- RJ Gritter [Decathlon and Piper Cub]
- Warbird Thunder Airshows [SNJ Texan (x 2)]
- The Flying Circus [PT-17 Stearmans]

Announcer: “Fast” Eddie Leuter
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:29 pm

Returning to Leesburg this year is Clemens Kuhlig (Chefpitts Airshows).
https://www.chefpittsairshows.com/2023-appearances
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:34 pm

Also performing at Leesburg this year is Scott Francis and his MXS.

https://www.scottfrancisairshows.com/landscapes
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:53 pm

These are the following additions per Schultz Airshows on the event FB page.

- Kevin Russo [SNJ Texan]
- Jersey Jerks Formation Team [SNJ/T-6 Texans]
- Mark Meredith [Super Chipmunk]
- RJ Gritter [Decathlon]
- CAF Capital Wing’s TBM Avenger, PT-17 Stearman, T-6 Texan and BT-13 Valiant
- The Flying Circus [PT-17 Stearmans]
- USCG MH-65 Dolphin Search and Rescue Demo
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Mon May 01, 2023 8:47 pm

Latest Addition
- Warbird Thunder Airshows [SNJ Texan (x 2)]
https://warbirdthunder.com/index.php/schedule/
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Wed Sep 27, 2023 8:04 pm

Schedule of Events
11:00 AM: Airshow Gates Open to Public
11:45 AM: Flight School Parade of Flight
12:00 PM: Airport Closes, Airspace TFR Closed
12:45 PM: Opening Ceremony
1:00 PM: Flying Circus Parachute Jump w/National Anthem
1:06 PM: Chris Thomas SNJ-2 Solo Aerobatics
1:21 PM: RJ Gritter J3C Cub Comedy Routine
1:40 PM: ChefPitts Pitts S1T Aerobatics
1:55 PM: Flying Circus PT-17 Stearman Wingwalking Demonstration
2:10 PM: Scott Francis MXS Aerobatics
2:25 PM: RJ Gritter Decathlon Aerobatics
2:40 PM: Warbird Thunder SN-2 (2-ship) Aerobatics
4:00 PM: Airshow Ends, Gates/Ramp Closes to the Public
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Post by MarlandPlaneFlyOvers » Fri Sep 29, 2023 1:59 pm

no coast guard or jersey jerks.....
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Post by schultzairshows » Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:31 pm

The USCG has an ops tempo and airframe availability issue that will preclude them from participating this year at Leesburg.
The Jersey Jerks were never on the schedule for 2023 as we have Warbird Thunder.

David Schultz, President
David Schultz Airshows
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