Seen Last Weekend: Incredible And Rare Bomber Formations At Barksdale And Dyess
4 May 2015

Seen Last Weekend: Incredible And Rare Bomber Formations At Barksdale And Dyess

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It was a great weekend for bomber fans, as both Barksdale AFB in Louisiana and Dyess AFB in Texas hosted airshows that included some very special and often wished-for sights! Luckily for those of us who couldn’t make it, our friends at CAVU Images have posted video of these moments from the Dyess show. Watch… Read more
Photo Albums Uploaded: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014
21 Apr 2015

Photo Albums Uploaded: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014

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This past weekend we were able to upload two full photo albums to our gallery. Check out a sample below and be sure to click through to the full album for more! EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – Ryan Sundheimer View full album: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – Ryan Sundheimer EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014 – Patrick… Read more
Here’s The Awesome Mini-Demo Flown By Thunderbirds 7 And 8 At Thunder Over Louisville
20 Apr 2015

Here’s The Awesome Mini-Demo Flown By Thunderbirds 7 And 8 At Thunder Over Louisville

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As we predicted a couple weeks ago, Thunderbirds 7 and 8 had a moment in the spotlight this past Saturday at the Thunder Over Louisville airshow when they thrilled the crowd with a mini-demonstration. As far as we are aware, this is the first dedicated aerial performance by 7 and 8 ever! It appears they… Read more
Flooding And More Crane Drama Present Continued Challenges For Thunder Over Louisville In 2015
17 Apr 2015

Flooding And More Crane Drama Present Continued Challenges For Thunder Over Louisville In 2015

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The challenges are continuing to build for this year’s Thunder Over Louisville airshow in Kentucky. Even after the FAA prevented the headlining USAF Thunderbirds and US Navy F-18 Super Hornet from performing (perhaps forever), the event has had even more issues arise. The show takes place over the Ohio River, which is currently flooded up… Read more
EAA Announces F-35 Lightning II And F-100 Super Sabre Appearances At AirVenture 2015
16 Apr 2015

EAA Announces F-35 Lightning II And F-100 Super Sabre Appearances At AirVenture 2015

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The excitement for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 continues to build! On top of recent additions, EAA announced today that AirVenture will feature both a USAF F-35A Lightning II (aka the JSF) and an F-100 Super Sabre! This will be the first visit to AirVenture for both aircraft types. In fact, this will be the first… Read more
Road Work Forces Deke Slayton Airfest (La Crosse, WI) To Postpone Airshow Until 2017
15 Apr 2015

Road Work Forces Deke Slayton Airfest (La Crosse, WI) To Postpone Airshow Until 2017

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The airshow cancellations just keep on coming. The latest show to cancel their 2015 effort is the Deke Slayton Airfest in La Crosse, WI, which was scheduled for the weekend of August 8-9. Organizers announced yesterday (just hours after the Wings Over Wasaga cancellation) that the show will not be happening this year due to… Read more
Thunder Over Louisville Aerobatic Restrictions May Be Permanent
14 Apr 2015

Thunder Over Louisville Aerobatic Restrictions May Be Permanent

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More information has come out regarding the recent announcement that the Thunder Over Louisville airshow will be operating under severely restricted rules for aerobatic performances this year, and it does not sound good for airshow fans. The problem, which we covered last week, is that the FAA has denied the proposed 12,000 foot-long aerobatic box… Read more
Wings Over Wasaga Airshow (Wasaga Beach, ON) Cancels For 2015
14 Apr 2015

Wings Over Wasaga Airshow (Wasaga Beach, ON) Cancels For 2015

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The 2015 Wings Over Wasaga airshow, scheduled for July 4-5 in Wasaga Beach, Ontario, has been canceled. The announcement was made in a press release distributed today by the organizing committee. In the release, committee co-chair Martin Campbell explained that “Despite the best efforts of many hardworking people it has become apparent that we will… Read more
Unauthorized Civilian Drone Brings South African Airshow To Sudden Halt
12 Apr 2015

Unauthorized Civilian Drone Brings South African Airshow To Sudden Halt

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The Silver Falcons, the aerial demonstration team of South Africa, were forced to cut their performance short at the Rand Show in Johannesburg, South Africa two weeks ago when an unauthorized drone was spotted in the airspace. The entire airshow was put on hold while the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) searched for the drone pilot,… Read more
[UPDATED] Thunder Over Louisville Announces Lineup – USAF Thunderbirds and Super Hornet No Longer Performing
7 Apr 2015

[UPDATED] Thunder Over Louisville Announces Lineup – USAF Thunderbirds and Super Hornet No Longer Performing

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UPDATE [2:47pm]: We are hearing reports that more restrictions have been imposed on the performers than previously announced. Rumor has it that acts such as the T-33 Shooting Star (“Ace Maker”) and F-86 Sabre will also be restricted to non-aerobatic maneuvers. We will update further as we learn more. ORIGINAL POST: Thunder Over Louisville announced… Read more