Canadian Snowbirds And CF-18 Hornet Spring Practice/Air To Air Photos
1 May 2015

Canadian Snowbirds And CF-18 Hornet Spring Practice/Air To Air Photos

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For the past few weeks, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Hornet demo teams have been ripping up the skies over Comox, BC, practicing their routines for the upcoming air show season, now just around the bend. We were lucky enough to participate in observing their practices and operations last week, and even a unique… Read more
Blue Angels UCAV Poster Available In The AirshowStuff Store
21 Apr 2015

Blue Angels UCAV Poster Available In The AirshowStuff Store

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Without a doubt, our April Fool’s post about the Blue Angels transitioning to unmanned aircraft has proven to be our most popular post ever! We got numerous requests for a printed version of the fantastic graphic that went with it, edited by our own Anthony Richards. Today we are happy to announce that we have… 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
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
[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
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Add Four New Dates to 2015 Schedule
2 Apr 2015

Canadian Forces Snowbirds Add Four New Dates to 2015 Schedule

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Recently the Snowbirds have announced four additions to their 2015 schedule. We already reported on the cancellation of the show in Waterloo, ON and subsequent announcement that the Snowbirds will be performing in Evansville, IN that weekend instead. In addition to that change, the team has added performances in Winston-Salem, NC on May 13th, Saint-Isidore,… Read more
US Navy: Blue Angels Will Transition To Unmanned Aircraft Next Year
1 Apr 2015

US Navy: Blue Angels Will Transition To Unmanned Aircraft Next Year

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In a surprise announcement today, the US Navy announced that the Blue Angels will transition from their current F-18 Hornets to unmanned F-47 aircraft for their next airshow season. The team will still fly a full ‘delta’ aerobatic routine, including tight formations, using six of the cutting edge drones. The only difference is that the… Read more
Vectren Shrinersfest (Evansville, IN) Adds Canadian Snowbirds to Lineup
28 Mar 2015

Vectren Shrinersfest (Evansville, IN) Adds Canadian Snowbirds to Lineup

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The Vectren Shrinersfest made a huge announcement for Midwestern airshow fans this morning; the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will now be appearing in addition to the previously scheduled Blue Angels. Shrinersfest will take the place of the Waterloo Airshow, which canceled earlier this month, on the Snowbirds’ schedule. Shrinersfest faced some challenges itself this year; in… Read more
Blue Angels Bring Magic of Flight to Disney’s Magic Kingdom
19 Mar 2015

Blue Angels Bring Magic of Flight to Disney’s Magic Kingdom

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Visitors to Disney World’s Magic Kingdom were treated to a special appearance by the US Navy Blue Angels today. The team stopped by the park while transiting between NAS Pensacola and Melbourne, FL, where they will be performing this weekend. The signature six-ship delta formation flew over the park and down Main Street USA before… Read more