2022 Aerospace Valley Airshow

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Post by Dan Gagnon » Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:19 am

Here are some Sunday pics.

The show had a lot of stuff you don't see (and may never see again), so that made it special in of itself. Wish the NASA F-15/F-18 did some solo passes. I don't think I'd make it a "go every time it gets put on". This was more of a bucket list show, that also celebrated the 2 big anniversaries. So it was just really cool to see all the stuff you don't see at other shows.
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Post by Airplanefreak2000 » Tue Oct 18, 2022 2:00 am

some stuff!
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Post by Airplanefreak2000 » Tue Oct 18, 2022 3:47 am

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Post by Dan Gagnon » Tue Oct 18, 2022 6:33 am

Here's a link to my instagram video of the Sonic Boom Demo with the NASA F-15 and F/A-18 on Sunday.

It takes a bit of time to hear it, but it's worth the wait!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cj11wNoD ... I3YWI1Y2U=
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Post by RyanS » Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:22 pm

Edwards didn't really hit like I hoped it would, but it was a really fun weekend not because of the flying but because of the friends with me! Plus the media side of things was super stress free (rare!) and it was just so cool to be there for the first time. The air power demo was good but I was really disappointed to not get a parade of jets like previous shows. They only used the far runway which is almost a literal mile from the crowd so that was pretty rough, and some of the cool stuff canceled last minute which also hurt a bit.

The SOFIA and NASA flybys stole the show for me. Talk about LOW! I am so glad I got to see SOFIA and take a quick tour before she retires. Also the sonic booms were really awesome.

On Sunday, Dave and I had the great fortune (thanks Chase) of shooting from the Edwards tower which is possibly the only way to understand the true scale of the base.

Ultimately I am very glad I went. It was awesome to see Edwards, Mojave, Palmdale, and so many things in an area I have heard so much about. I don't think I'll be in a rush to go back though, and I guess the feeling is mutual because it sounds like future airshows at the base are pretty iffy at the moment!

Two very early edits for now as I continue to unpack.
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Post by HungrySharkHero » Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:18 pm

RyanS wrote: Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:22 pm
it sounds like future airshows at the base are pretty iffy at the moment
Why is that?
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Post by Dan Gagnon » Tue Oct 18, 2022 10:27 pm

HungrySharkHero wrote: Tue Oct 18, 2022 9:18 pm
RyanS wrote: Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:22 pm
it sounds like future airshows at the base are pretty iffy at the moment
Why is that?
With the rollout of the B-21 Raider, the base will pretty much be on lockdown for civillians to get on base. Need to protect the USAF's newest toy ;)
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Post by RyanS » Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:05 am

Exactly what Dan said; I was told that the restrictions around the B-21 will be pretty limiting so we'll see what happens.

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Post by redjay » Thu Oct 20, 2022 12:44 am

RyanS wrote: Tue Oct 18, 2022 8:22 pm
Two very early edits for now as I continue to unpack.

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That's an awesome shot!

I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend as a whole. SOFIA and the NASA aircraft were the aerial highlights for me, and it was great getting to chat with so many pilots & engineers from the AF, NASA and the aerospace companies. It was a little disappointing that some of the other planned acts weren't able to make it, but I'm really happy I made the trip out there, especially with the celebration of the two anniversaries.
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Post by redjay » Sun Oct 23, 2022 4:16 am

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