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10 Jun 2016

US Navy F/A-18 Hornet Teams Fill In For Blue Angels, Honor Fallen Pilot

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military | 0

When the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet demonstration teams perform in place of the Blue Angels over the next two weekends, their performances will be dedicated to the memory of Capt. Jeff Kuss, the Blue Angel pilot who was killed in a crash last week. The teams from VFA-106 and VFA-122 were tasked to fill… Read more

2 Jun 2016

Blue Angel 6 Killed In Crash During Smyrna, TN Practice

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams | 67

We are sad to report that Captain Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel 6, has been killed in a crash today at the Great Tennessee Airshow in Smyrna, TN. He was performing as part of a practice routine for this weekend’s airshow. Eyewitness accounts say the aircraft impacted the ground at a nearby golf course while attempting… Read more

4 May 2016

Flyovers Announced For The 100th Running Of The Indianapolis 500

by RickyM | posted in: Flyovers | 3

Before the race car engines roar to life for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, the roar of airplanes will greet fans. The first flyover will be a two ship formation of a Douglas SBD-5 and a P-51 Mustang. Both aircraft are from the Commemorative Air Force. The second flyover will be a four… Read more

28 Apr 2016

UPDATED: 2016 US Navy F-18 Hornet/Super Hornet Demo Team And Legacy Flight Schedules Released

by DavidJ | posted in: Airshows, Military, Schedules | 2

The US Navy has released the 2016 airshow schedule for its F-18C Hornet and F/A-18F Super Hornet demonstration teams. As we’ve reported previously, the Navy is also bringing back the Tailhook Legacy Flight program that puts these modern fighters in formation with civilian-operated Navy warbirds. Will you see the Hornets in 2016? Let us know!… Read more

29 Mar 2016

US Navy Blue Angels Add Pocono Raceway To 2016 Schedule

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 10

UPDATE: The airshow has been canceled. Please see our newer post for details: 2016 Blue Angels Airshow At Pocono Raceway Canceled ORIGINAL POST: The US Navy Blue Angels have filled one of the open weekends on their 2016 appearance schedule. The team will now be performing at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA on… Read more

18 Feb 2016

US Navy Hornet Demo Teams Practice For 2016 Season

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Military | 0

It’s that time again! Fans and pilots alike are starting to get ready for the 2016 season. The Navy is as well! In order to qualify for certification, the US Navy demo teams must fly a certain number of practice flights before their first public performance. Many of these practice flights take place at their… Read more

29 Jan 2016

The US Navy Blue Angels Will Fly Over Super Bowl 50 In San Francisco

by RyanS | posted in: Flyovers, Jet Teams | 7

The US Navy Blue Angels will provide the national anthem flyover at the beginning of Super Bowl 50 in San Francisco. The team has teased the appearance recently but uploaded the above image to their Facebook page tonight in an apparent confirmation of the rumor. It will not be a tremendously long trip for the… Read more

25 Jan 2016

Photo Albums Uploaded: Cleveland National Airshow and Battle Creek Airshow 2015

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

New photo albums have gone up in our photo gallery! Check out a preview of each below and then be sure to follow the links to view the full albums. Cleveland National Airshow 2015 – Ryan Sundheimer View full photo album: Cleveland National Airshow 2015 – Ryan Sundheimer Battle Creek Airshow 2015 – Patrick Barron… Read more

22 Jan 2016

[Video] The Best Of Military Aviation – December 2015

by RyanS | posted in: Military, Miscellaneous | 0

Check out this amazing compilation of beautiful military aviation footage from December of 2015. No cheesy music or voiceovers, just raw footage taking you into the action whether it be an aerial refueling tanker or the deck of an aircraft carrier during nighttime operations. This footage has been made available to us by the US… Read more

26 Jun 2015

Blue Angels and Snowbirds Fly Together In Rare Joint Photo Shoot

by RickyM | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 1

Most airshows compete fiercely just to secure one jet team appearance, and it’s a very rare event for one show to land two teams! This weekends airshow in Evansville, IN is one such rare occasion. The teams in attendance, the US Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, decided to take full advantage of… Read more