Super Hornet

2 Feb 2019

New Photo Album – EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 1

A new album is now available in our photo gallery! This album is from EAA AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Check it out here: EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 – Ryan Sundheimer Also be sure to check out our video playlist from the event!

18 Jan 2019

New Photo Album – Airshow London 2018

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

A new album is now available in our photo gallery! This album is from Airshow London 2018 in London, Ontario. Check it out here: Airshow London 2018 – Ryan Sundheimer Also be sure to check out our video playlist from the event!

19 Dec 2018

Sequestration All Over Again: Looming 2020 Budget Cuts May Ground Blue Angels, Other Military Demonstrations

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, Military, US Navy Blue Angels | 0

Without action from Congress, the Navy could be forced to cancel the Blue Angels’ 2020 airshow season according to a report delivered to lawmakers by Navy Secretary Richard Spencer. The report explores the would-be fallout of potential sequestration budget cuts that are set to go into effect in January of 2020. Although the Blue Angels… Read more

23 Oct 2018

New Photo Album – Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival 2018

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

A new album is now available in our photo gallery! This album from the 2018 Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon Festival in Battle Creek, MI. This relaxed event is always one of our favorites because they treat the crowd right! Check it out here: Battle Creek Field of Flight Airshow and Balloon… Read more

14 Aug 2018

The Blue Angels’ Super Hornet Transition Is Still Years Away

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 0

Fans of the US Navy Blue Angels expecting to see the team perform in Super Hornets will have to wait several more years at least. The Department of Defense announced today that Boeing has been awarded a contract for the documentation and kits to convert nine single-seat F/A-18Es and two dual-seat F/A-18Fs to Blue Angel… Read more

12 Apr 2018

2018 US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Airshow Schedules Released

by RyanS | posted in: Military, Schedules | 0

The 2018 schedule for the US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demo Teams has been released, but there’s not a whole lot to see. Due to training and other requirements, the demo teams are severely limited in their performances this year. As of the April release, only four shows have been approved with two listed as… Read more

6 Dec 2017

US Navy Forum Teases Return Of Legacy Flights In 2018 – And More!

by RyanS | posted in: Military | 1

The jet team/military demo schedules are the highlight of each annual International Council of Airshows (ICAS) convention, but the military forums and presentations also have some interesting bits of info for fans. This year the Navy forum in particular yielded some very interesting and exciting news items. First, the F/A-18C Hornet (AKA Baby Hornet or… Read more

11 Aug 2017

Blue Angels Rock Oshkosh, Discuss Super Hornet Transition Plans

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Popular Posts, US Navy Blue Angels | 3

Oshkosh always has an award winning lineup and many highlights through the week. This year – the show was home to another first. For the first time ever, the United States Navy Blue Angels flew a full demonstration in the skies over Oshkosh. The team arrived Wednesday afternoon during the afternoon airshow, announcing their presence… Read more

24 Mar 2017

2017 Bethpage Airshow Cancels Planned F-18 Hornet Demonstration Due To Airspace Restrictions

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military, Schedules | 0

The Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach in New York has been forced to cancel the planned F/A-18 Hornet demonstration, the show announced today. Due to runway construction at JFK airport and the subsequent rerouting of air traffic, the show will not have the air space necessary for the Hornet team to perform. Traffic will still… Read more

6 Mar 2017

2017 US Navy F-18 Hornet And Super Hornet Demo Team Schedules Released

by RickyM | posted in: Military, Schedules | 1

The United States Navy has released the 2017 schedule for the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet demonstration teams! Their schedule does not specify which airshows are getting which type of aircraft, but we will update this post with that information when we get it. Will you see the Hornet/Super Hornet in 2017? Let us know!… Read more