Yeah, it's a weird event for people used to airshows.MattEv14 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:59 pm I too wondered about this as this will be my first year attending. I have been told this can be a frustrating show as a lot of the flyovers don't cover the same flight path so they can often be pretty far away. Not sure if the larger show box would change that.
In looking at Ryan's videos it appears down by the Belle of Louisville is a decent spot. I would assume it is slightly less crowded on this side then it would be on the Great Lawn or at the riverfront parks?
Also, any idea what time I should plan to get down there on Saturday to get a decent seat? Based on the NOTAM just released it appears the show actually doesn't start until 4pm this year, which I believe is at least an hour later than usual. Hopefully the flying display is at least what was previously announced, but I was hoping for additional military fly-overs.
Lastly, from anyone's experience, how are they with coolers? IE do they typically check them upon arrival? I was just curious if we could sneak in a couple of adult beverages in addition to food, waters, and sodas Any intel people could provide would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Matt
Each time I have gone, I have ended up near the Belle. No tickets were required, and there were no security restrictions. During the show it is crowded everywhere - I know airshow people who have sat out since pre-dawn hours to get a front row seat in prime places. I think the latest I have gotten there is like 1pm and we just plopped down in the middle of the masses. If the river is flooded it is even more challenging to find a spot.
I know you can get VIP seats on the elevated plaza if you buy a Pegasus Pin but I don't think any airshow folks I know of have found that worthwhile. Some go up there for free during Friday practices, but of course only the actual acts practice. Never been to the Great Lawn.
The main box was always to the west of the Clark bridge. The flyovers just follow the river, which means they turn belly up to Louisville just before they cross that bridge. They are also pretty high and backlit. Aerobatic performers will drop down below the level of the bridge at least.
I came to embrace what I was told the first time I went; it's a firework show with some airplanes, not an airshow with fireworks. You absolutely must stay until the end