Airshow Something or Other

[TrickyDik]

So since the other thread was actually an Autocross thread I decided to make a seperate Airshow thread.

The show is August 18th and 19th (Saturday and Sunday). It will be at Pease Tradeport/Air Base in Portsmouth NH.

I think Rob said the cost is $20 to get in unless you go with him or meet up with him so he can get you in cheaper or free. I'm sure Rob is correct about this however I always suggest bringing the entry fee cash just in case plans fall through. Things happen that are out of our control so rather then making Rob feel guilty if you get turned away because you didn't come prepared it would be a good idea to come with money.

I don't have all the details on the show itself but I've heard mention of walk-throughs for different air frames (both military and non-military aircraft), as well as F-15 demo, F-22 Flybys and much more. Feel free to post accurate details of this event.

As for meeting up, I will leave that for discussion between everyone here. I work Thursday and Friday nights and will have to sleep for a portion of Saturday morning in order to be functional. Not sure which day will be the better day to go, perhaps the cool stuff will be on both days. My plans will fall around what you all post and say. If everyone goes on Saturday and it's worth it for me to meet up with everyone there for the afternoon stuff then I will. If not then I might go Sunday (my "lady friend" as Nate puts it, mentioned she'd like to go).

So with out further rambles from me, discuss....

[TrickyDik]

Details of the show here: http://www.peaseairshow.com/

LAST UPDATED: 16 JULY

2007 East Coast F/A-18C Hornet Demo Team (http://www.nasoceana.navy.mil/echdt/)
F-16 Viper East Demo Team (http://www.shaw.af.mil/library/vipereast/index.asp)
Rob Holland - Ultimate Air Shows (http://www.ultimateairshows.com/)
Carol Pilon - Wing Walker (http://www.thirdstrike.ca/)
Micro Jet
C-130 from the 94 Air Wing
World War Two Vintage C-47 Skytrain
TBM Avenger
1954 Fairchild
B-25 Mitchell
Albatross
C123K Provider
Antanov - World's largest Bi-plane
KC-135 Stratotanker
T-33 Shooting Star
MH-60R
MH-60S

The Air Force Chopper by Orange County Choppers
Jet Engine Trainer
The "Do Something Amazing" Tour
Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
The Air National Guard Band of the Northeast (http://www.angbne.org/)
The FB-111A Association - FB-111A Mini

Army Howitzers
NH Army National Guard Obstacle Course
Humvee
Black Hawk Helicopter

260th ATCS Remote Approach Control Tower Display




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[starhm]

Who is the header...Blue Angels or Thunderbirds...or is this not one of their regular stops. I know those guys are expensive and fussy...hhmmmmph, pilots. If your list is all inclusive, I guess neither.

[TrickyDik]

Neither will be there.

[starhm]

That is an impressive list though!!

[TrickyDik]

Indeed, on the webpage they have a link to the schedule, it appears that most everything with the exception of a couple items will be displayed on both days. Of course everything is always weather permitting.

[Robk0000]

i was originally going to go and carpool, but i realized that i have work on saturday :(


Still look for my brother and he will let yall in no chag

[GrassyKnoll]

admission is free, $20 to park though.

[banned4life]

admission is free, $20 to park though.

park at red hook, go over drunk

[Kevin]

I was thinking about parking at Lonza and walking.
Is the entrance gate right by the national guard building?

[Murphy2012]

There is no Airshow like the annual EAA Oshkosh Fly In in Oshkosh, Winsconsin. Been there quite a few times....makes this one look like watching the rochester airport on a monday...

[LordBass]

But WI is a bit farther drive than Portsmouth.

Wifey and I will likely be at this one on Sunday. Haven't been to an air show at Pease since the David Lee Roth was still in Van Halen.

[unsakred]

yeah, I am going to try to make it. I have to do oil change first though

[TrickyDik]

Sunday is probably when ill go.

[GrassyKnoll]

Sunday is probably when ill go.


Sunday will miss the B-2 flyover (my favorite part)

[TrickyDik]

Well I don't have much of an option. Working until 7am on Saturday and need to sleep at least a good 4 or 5 hours which puts me at about 12pm-1pm wake up.

However it really doesn't matter. I've seen the B-2 more times then I can remember. Perks of growing up with a father in the Air Force.

[GrassyKnoll]

oh well lucky you haha. ive only seen it once before :(

[Kevin]

I'm going today instead.

taking my mom's forester instead of sti

[2mprzya]

i went yesterday with jack (grassyknoll) and had an awesome time. def worth the moeny (aka, it was free)

[Kevin]

you get in by saying that guys name?

[2mprzya]

no, we just didn't park right next to the strip. you can still park in pease for free tho.

if its sunny at all, bring some sunscreen.
sunburn ftl tho.

[GrassyKnoll]

i got ****in SCORCHED!!! sooo sunburned haha

[doylfish]

that chopper from OCC is one of my favorite, i have the episode on dvd, awesome build

[Kevin]

I got a sunburn pretty bad

rob holland and the f16 viper and the f18 hornet was pretty sweet.

[TrickyDik]

Never made it over there. I slacked.

[GrassyKnoll]

yea my favorites were the B-2, Rob Holland, the F16, F18, and the Jetcar!!

[TurboRush]

Yeah... pretty sick stuff.. Although, I was in and out in about 2hrs.. I snapped some quick photos... www.cadzima.com and select "Pease Airshow" or something like that

[GrassyKnoll]

if anyone has me friended on Facebook, I have a bunch of pictures of the planes.