2016 Jones Beach Air Show, May 28 - 29th

[TJK]

Awful tragedy.

Makes me feel a little awkward about going tomorrow.

[TJK]

Anyone have a schedule of when each of the performers will be over the beach for tomorrow?

[Ronnie]

Anyone have a schedule of when each of the performers will be over the beach for tomorrow?

From what I saw from the practice show is that the Jet team action happens from 12 noon to 3pm. F16 demo team, Snowbirds F-35,F16, Mustang heritage flight, Jack Links, Fat Albert, Blue Angels.

The Breitling team didn't go up yesterday

[Zee71]

Read all the reports ... I am deeply sadden of the news. A few of us were by the field yesterday evening and watched her depart. My condolences and prayers to all. Today will be filled with heavy hearts .... RIP

[TJK]

One of my favorite planes every year and my favorite of the AAM fleet. So sorry to everyone who knew the pilot.

[fk6065]

Anyone have a schedule of when each of the performers will be over the beach for tomorrow?

9:50-10:00am SUNY Farmingdale Flyers
10:00 - 10:10 Golden Knights
10:10 - 10:30 AAM Warbirds
10:31 - 10:56 Brietling Jet Team
10:57 - 11:07 Matt Chapman
11:08 - 11:33 F-16 & USAF Heritage Flight (F-16, F-35, P-51)
11:34 - 11:40 106th ANG flyby
11:41 - 11:53 David Windmiller
11:54 - 12:34 Snowbirds
12:35 - 12:47 Sashquatch
12:48 - 13:13 Golden Knights mass jump
13:14 - 13:39 Gieco Skytypers
13:40 - 13:55 Sean Tucker Oracle
14:00 Blue Angels

What effect last nights tragedy will have on the AAM warbirds is unknown.

This is the anticipated schedule

[Billbo1970]

A sad start to the Memorial Day weekend...


The P-47D Thunderbolt "Jacky's Revenge" crashed into the Hudson River last night, killing the pilot, 56-year-old Bill Gordon. The plane belongs to the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale, and was taking part in a publicity shoot for this weekend’s Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach. The pilot brought the plane down in the Hudson Rover, making a successful crash landing, but couldn’t get out of the safety harness and was dragged underwater along with the plane.

RIP Bill

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[Gerard]

Just an awful tragedy!! Hopefully they make an announcement at the air show and have a moment of silence!! Maybe one of the teams will fly a Missing Man formation!! Didn't know the pilot but as an aviation enthusiast and having seen that aircraft flying numerous times it's just very sad!! Condolences to his family and friends and all his colleagues at the AAM!!

[dekdawg21]

From the American Airpower Museum's Facebook Page:

To our FB Friends,
The Large and extended family of the American Airpower Museum suffered a tragedy on Friday. An extraordinary pilot who understood the powerful message our aircraft represent in telling the story of American Courage and Valor died after bringing our P-47 Thunderbolt to a forced emergency landing in the Hudson River. Bill Gordon was a nationally respected Pilot in our Warbird Community and we are honored to call him one of our own. The FAA and appropriate agencies will determine the reason for the inflight emergency and accident therefore please understand that as a result we will limit our public statement at this time. For the Past 16 years the Thunderbolt has been a potent symbol of our museum, a keystone to our public presentations here and throughout the north east. It is our commitment to Bill, our fraternity of pilots, docents, and ground personnel that our mission will continue, our focus undiminished in presenting these historic aircraft to the new generation so that they better understand our nation's fight to preserve and protect our freedoms. The Museum will stay open this Memorial Day Weekend, we will stand down from Jones Beach airshow operations today and will perform a salute and missing man tribute to our dear friend and pilot Bill Gordon today with the help of our fellow Jones Beach airshow performers. In doing so we keep alive the spirit of what we all hold dear. Our concern right now is making sure the family of our fallen friend, pilot, and colleague is cared for, and our extended Airpower Museum Family. We dedicate the remainder of the weekend's flying in Bill's honor.
Thank you for your support, and sympathies.

[Ronnie]

Did the heritage flight already perform?

[OB1500]

I was @ the beach today. They did the show out of the order listed. There were no warbirds. Geico did a missing man formation. The announcer asked for a moment of silence during the missing man formation, and the entire beach was silent. It was a nice tribute. RIP

[Chris S]

Did the heritage flight already perform?

The schedule changed for the HF today and was actually performed later on in the show around 1PM.

[fk6065]

I was @ the beach today. They did the show out of the order listed. There were no warbirds. Geico did a missing man formation. The announcer asked for a moment of silence during the missing man formation, and the entire beach was silent. It was a nice tribute. RIP


Thats why I said it was tentative.

Rob Reider is the announcer, his 12th year I believe doing this show.

They announced at at the show beginning that the AAM warbirds were standing down today. Even though it was anticipated I left it in the schedule just in case.

Geico Skytypers closed their performance with a missing man formation

[Gerard]

Blue Angel # 10 departed off of Runway 19 at 5:30 climbing to the SE

[Gerard]

Actually FDNY Divers have the plane secured to one of their Marine Units

The plane looks pretty intact and sits now on the end of the barge of the Downtown Heliport. Will be there a few days before being sent down to Delaware according to the news report I just saw.

[Joe]

Anyone know BA #5 returned early this afternoon instead of with the team ?

[dekdawg21]

Blue Angel # 10 departed off of Runway 19 at 5:30 climbing to the SE

BA#10 is that Fat Albert ' call sign?

[Chris S]

Anyone know BA #5 returned early this afternoon instead of with the team ?

BA#5 had mechanical issues and went directly back to FRG after the show.
As Gerard posted, Fat Albert ( BA#10) departed at 5:30 to go pick up parts
and I heard it should be returning around 9PM tonight.

[rkfast]

Blue Angel # 10 departed off of Runway 19 at 5:30 climbing to the SE

10? That right? Oh that's Bert.

they had been having mechanical issues all weekend. They have changed plane numbers several times and have been doing work on the Tarmac quite a bit. At one point yesterday here were two 1s and the two seater went from 7 to 2 and I think 5.

[KUBX]

I was saddened to find out the news of P-47 Thunderbolt "Jacky's Revenge" forced emergency landing in the Hudson River and the fate of pilot Bill Gordon. Bill Gordon expertly landed the P-47 on the water / saving the aircraft for future generations / whether it fly's again or is on static display. Thank You & GodSpeed Bill Gordon.


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[moose135]

I mentioned this about the weekend weather:

It will be fine, Steve is in Charlotte for NASCAR this weekend... :tongue:
Tropical Storm Bonnie should reach the Carolina coast tonight, forecast is for rain Sunday which will likely impact the race - thank you Steve for choosing the race rather than the air show! :tongue:

[Gerard]

10? That right? Oh that's Bert.

they had been having mechanical issues all weekend. They have changed plane numbers several times and have been doing work on the Tarmac quite a bit. At one point yesterday here were two 1s and the two seater went from 7 to 2 and I think 5.

Friday night after the practice show I stopped to get pics of the Snowbirds and saw two of them in the Sheltair hangar!!
And yes they don't use "Fat Albert Airlines" as their call sign but that would be cool.

[Mateo]

10? That right? Oh that's Bert.

they had been having mechanical issues all weekend. They have changed plane numbers several times and have been doing work on the Tarmac quite a bit. At one point yesterday here were two 1s and the two seater went from 7 to 2 and I think 5.
At Oceana a few years ago, the Blues were having maintenance trouble and one of the two-seaters blasted off in the morning to ferry a pilot down to Pensacola to fetch a spare plane. They got back and performed the afternoon show.

[Gerard]

Is the air show still broadcasted on the radio? I think it was an AM station.
Thanks

[fk6065]

Is the air show still broadcasted on the radio? I think it was an AM station.
Thanks

1100 WHLI

[fk6065]

Did the F-35 do a flyover at the airport today?

[moose135]

Did the F-35 do a flyover at the airport today?

Yes...

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[Joe]

Did the F-35 do a flyover at the airport today?

Yes, it made two passes on runway 19. On the second pass, it came in low and almost performed a bolter, as it came within a few few feet of touching down before gunning it and heading back up to head out to presumably McArthur as they headed East.

[Chris S]

Did the F-35 do a flyover at the airport today?

Yes, great pics of it Moose, and like Joe said, here's a decent video I found of it also.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwYqWhi8Sfk

[moose135]

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[Gerard]

1100 WHLI

Thank You Fred!! Much appreciated!! :smile: Will come in handy while hanging out at Republic today!! :cool:

[Gerard]

Blue Angel 7 went up Round 11 and just came back about 30 later!!

[Innes]

What a treat at the beach today full demo from f16

[Innes]

I could hear the blues but I can't see them lol

[Gerard]

What a treat at the beach today full demo from f16

Must have been too tired to come over to Republic!! But the F-36 came in doing one pass with the Mustang and then by himself!! Very nice!!

[Gerard]

Breitling Team came in early and left early! Took off of 19 around 1:30.

[Gerard]

I could hear the blues but I can't see them lol

Nice crowd in the movie theater parking lot waiting for them to return on 14

[Ronnie]

Breitling Team came in early and left early! Took off of 19 around 1:30.

Breitling team is completely gone?

[dekdawg21]

Any time for Blues departure after the show?

[Gerard]

Breitling team is completely gone?

Sure looks that way

[Gerard]

Blues had to cut short their performance and return to Repubic!! Visibility issues and from sunny and clear Republic it looks like a marine layer has moved in off the water. On radio simulcast Rob Reider said the layer went from 150 feet to the surface and totally clear above that!! Well that just stinks for those at the beach!!

[fk6065]

Any time for Blues departure after the show?

5:00pm Sunday.

[Gerard]

5:00pm Sunday.

I was just leaving Terminal and heard the same thing!! And it looks like those pesky clouds are trying to make their way to the airport!

[Ronnie]

#5 is still at the terminal with the crew trying to repair it. Not sure what's wrong with it but looks like the crew and the pilot will be here for a while.

[dekdawg21]

#5 is still at the terminal with the crew trying to repair it. Not sure what's wrong with it but looks like the crew and the pilot will be here for a while.

Since they're repairing it does that mean Fat Albert is still there?

[Ronnie]

Since they're repairing it does that mean Fat Albert is still there?

Yes. Fat Albert is still there

[alberchico]

So I assume with the rain coming in tomorrow there will be no fly by over the Intrepid during the ceremony at noon ?

[fk6065]

Two of my favorites from Saturday

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[fk6065]

Fat Albert .................

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[fk6065]

A few random shots from today at the airport ................

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[moose135]

Some images from Sunday at Republic and the American Airpower Museum

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[Zee71]

Fantastics images gents! Sorry I didn't get a chance to see everyone since we were all scattered about. Here are a few for now.

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[Gerard]

Depends on where you get the forecast from, right now NOAA's is looking good

Damn good it was!!! Except for the fog that rolled in to cut the Blues performance short the weather was great!! Oh it was a "little" warm and yeah HAZY at times ( the bane of the photog) but couldn't ask for better considering what was being thrown around by various sources in the days leading up to the arrival of the performers.
Quick questions: Snowbirds leave? A-10 gone? And any idea when the wounded Angel and Albert leaving?
Thanks guys!! Hope everyone had a great time these last bunch of days!! Some of the BEST action I've seen in a long time!! Great pictures also!!!!
Now today with all this rain and fog I can relax, have a normal breakfast and catch up on my DVR.

[dekdawg21]

Damn good it was!!! Except for the fog that rolled in to cut the Blues performance short the weather was great!! Oh it was a "little" warm and yeah HAZY at times ( the bane of the photog) but couldn't ask for better considering what was being thrown around by various sources in the days leading up to the arrival of the performers.
Quick questions: Snowbirds leave? A-10 gone? And any idea when the wounded Angel and Albert leaving?
Thanks guys!! Hope everyone had a great time these last bunch of days!! Some of the BEST action I've seen in a long time!! Great pictures also!!!!
Now today with all this rain and fog I can relax, have a normal breakfast and catch up on my DVR.

Yeah it was. I started following Joe Cioffi this past winter and he was spot on for every forecast and he called this weekend perfectly!

[Gerard]

Yeah it was. I started following Joe Cioffi this past winter and he was spot on for every forecast and he called this weekend perfectly!

I have a friend on Facebook who is friends with Joe and he's always posting his forecasts and Yup, always spot on!!

[Gerard]

Some quick videos from my iPhone from the Weekend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8ztzg1YcaM&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ&index=2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLtzlVhfo64&index=1&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ

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[TJK]

Great photos Fred. The sneak pass photo is amazing.

[TJK]

Amazing photos Mark and moose

[TJK]

Can you upload direct to the site now or no? Haven't uploaded anything in close to a year.

[Ronnie]

Any flight operations out of AAM today?

[fk6065]

Great photos Fred. The sneak pass photo is amazing.

Thank you very much.

[Gerard]

Any flight operations out of AAM today?

Doesnt look like it as I just passed. Weather not great especially to the south and east where aircraft say the ceiling tops out at 900 feet and the airport just announced they are going IFR. One plane a Cessna 421 departed and quickly decided to come back. A flight of 2 red AStars from Liberty Helicopters "Blade" program came in and they might be there in Atlantic for awhile.

[Gerard]

The Angel with the broken wing and his brother Albert have left and the arresting gear is packed up on two tractor trailers ready to leave themselves.
The A-10 still at the AAM and I believe it was scheduled to be here today for the Memorial Day activities. With the weather crappy they might not leave till tomorrow? Same with the B-17
Snowbirds parked with the canopies covered. If I remember correctly the last time they were here they didn't leave until Tuesday or Wednesday.

[moose135]

Flying at the AAM was cancelled today due to weather, both C-47 and B-17 rides. A-10, B-17, and Snowbirds are scheduled to depart Tuesday, but I don't have times.

[moose135]

The B-17 crew discovered they had a tire go flat overnight...

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Since they don't carry a spare - it's pretty heavy, and I'm not sure they could even fit one in the airplane - they had one flown in on this BAE Jetstream 31.

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In the end, it didn't affect flight operations, as the weather took care of that.

[dekdawg21]

Wow, there were a lot of mechanical issues this year! And great shots all! Still haven't had a chance to do anything with mine from Thursday and Friday, not expecting much as the haze was a challenge and I'm still working on my photog skills. My camera crapped out so I had to sit out Saturday.

[Gerard]

Surprise!!! Blue Angel 5 parked in front of the Main Terminal. My guess is it had been towed to a hangar (Talon?) to be worked on.
Almost 10AM and Snowbirds still here though hear possibly out between now and 11.

[Innes]

Looks like snowbirds are getting ready to depart

[Gerard]

Who says the air show is over? The A-10 that visited the AAM, Wardog Zero One, took off and after his initial departure on 14 gave us three low and fast Fly Bys!!! Wow that was awesome!

[dekdawg21]

Surprise!!! Blue Angel 5 parked in front of the Main Terminal. My guess is it had been towed to a hangar (Talon?) to be worked on.
Almost 10AM and Snowbirds still here though hear possibly out between now and 11.

Saw that the Blues canceled their practice at the meseum back home, guessing that's why. They said the Wednesday pratice should be on.

[Gerard]

Looks like snowbirds are getting ready to depart

They are departing slowly. Two jets went up by themselves, then a flight of 3 then 25 minutes later another flight of 3. Looks like another group ready to go out.

[Chris S]

Who says the air show is over? The A-10 that visited the AAM, Wardog Zero One, took off and after his initial departure on 14 gave us three low and fast Fly Bys!!! Wow that was awesome!

Yeah, that was awesome !! :cool:
The pilot's family were on the ramp and his brother was taking video of the low passes at the end of RWY 14 also.:biggrin:

[Gerard]

Yeah, that was awesome !! :cool:
The pilot's family were on the ramp and his brother was taking video of the low passes at the end of RWY 14 also.:biggrin:

Oh cool thats where I was. I heard his family is from L.I. so thats why we got a special treat!!

[Gerard]

Looks like another group ready to go out.

Not quite. :eek::cool: When I left at 2:30 Snowbirds 5, 8, 9 and 11 still on the ramp and they didnt look to be in a hurry to go anywhere.
Angel 5 was still at the Terminal.

[Gerard]

Oh cool thats where I was. I heard his family is from L.I. so thats why we got a special treat!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrTLe0JUN3o&index=2&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FFvPpMreY&index=1&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ

[Chris S]

Not quite. :eek::cool: When I left at 2:30 Snowbirds 5, 8, 9 and 11 still on the ramp and they didnt look to be in a hurry to go anywhere.
Angel 5 was still at the Terminal.

Snowbirds 5,8,9 and 11 finally departed just before 3:30.

[captmjk16]

Outstanding job on the photos guys, great job!

[megatop412]

I have been observing this thread for the past few days and all I can say is.....boy did you guys do this show right. Fantastic images and I'm very jealous I wasn't there(especially given the F-35)! As usual we have excellent coverage from the field AND the show itself. John, Mark, Fred, and Gerard with those videos, and others that made this thread epic....THANK YOU

I was very sorry to hear about the ditching of Jackie's Revenge. Rest in peace to her pilot, Bill Gordon.

[Gerard]

Snowbirds 5,8,9 and 11 finally departed just before 3:30.

Thanks Chris. Couldn't wait anymore but did get to see a bunch of them leave and once again, that A-10 was just a great closer to the whole last 6 days of air show/fleet week action. Now sadly work beckons me tomorrow!!:mad::frown:
BTW did Angel 5 ever leave?

[Chris S]

Thanks Chris. Couldn't wait anymore but did get to see a bunch of them leave and once again, that A-10 was just a great closer to the whole last 6 days of air show/fleet week action. Now sadly work beckons me tomorrow!!:mad::frown:
BTW did Angel 5 ever leave?

Not yet, heard Fat Albert will be returning sometime tomorrow with a crew to work on #5

[rkfast]

All is quiet at the terminal as of 930AM Wed.

#5 sits on the tarmac like a cooler left on a porch after a house party, filled with warm beer cans and melted ice.

[fk6065]

BA 5 is still on the ramp at the main terminal.


The team is scheduled to practice today in Pensacola Fl today at 11:30 AM CDT (12:30) our time.


Don't know how the practice will affect Fat Albert coming in for the repairs to #5

The team is supposed to transit to Tenn tomorrow for their next show.

[fk6065]

Fat Albert due into Republic at 1:30pm

[rkfast]

Bert on the ground.

[rkfast]

Get your butts to the terminal now. He's along the fence unobstructed.

[dekdawg21]

Get your butts to the terminal now. He's along the fence unobstructed.

Wish I could, just got to work and saw him on approach. Anyone know what is the issue with #5?

[ToneB]

favorite photos from weekend..

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[ANITIX87]

Here are my favorite few shots from this weekend, and a link to the entire gallery. Look for Jared in the Golden Knights jet!
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Here's the entire gallery: http://s1358.photobucket.com/user/Antonis_Panayotatos/library/FRG 2016

[Chris S]

Not sure if #5 is still at FRG, but Fat Albert just took off a few minutes ago heading west.

[ch2tdriver]

Thoroughly enjoyed the show this year. Best one since 2012. It seemed to go by so fast at the beach! Please have a look at my YT channel for my videos just posted. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdd19-OOg00VR6EyeN22oMQ Thanks!:cool:

[Gerard]

Thoroughly enjoyed the show this year. Best one since 2012. It seemed to go by so fast at the beach! Please have a look at my YT channel for my videos just posted. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdd19-OOg00VR6EyeN22oMQ Thanks!:cool:

I absolutely agree!! 3 jet teams!! 4 high performance teams when you count the Geico Team who always put on a tremendous show!! The F-16 doing his thing and the Heritage Flight along with the Golden Knights and the acrobatic soloists!! Just great great stuff!!! And the action at FRG was amazing especially with the use of Runway 14 for the Angels all weekend though they originally came in on 32 Thursday!! Great location along 110 to watch them come in and zoom right over your heads!! No trees in thew way!! And not crazy like New Highway!! I know the savvy fans watched them depart 14 on New Highway then drive over to watch them by Rt 110.
And I know this is WAY EARLY but usually the military teams switch off year to year so next year we probably get the Thunderbirds!! What can we do to have them use FRG? Theyve done it before!! Makes the weekend experience so much better!! Are they anti-social? LOL!! Anyway just a thought! :tongue::eek::mad:

[fk6065]

And I know this is WAY EARLY but usually the military teams switch off year to year so next year we probably get the Thunderbirds!! What can we do to have them use FRG? Theyve done it before!! Makes the weekend experience so much better!! Are they anti-social? LOL!! Anyway just a thought! :tongue::eek::mad:

Jones Beach is already confirmed on their 2017 schedule

[moose135]

And I know this is WAY EARLY but usually the military teams switch off year to year so next year we probably get the Thunderbirds!! What can we do to have them use FRG? Theyve done it before!! Makes the weekend experience so much better!! Are they anti-social? LOL!! Anyway just a thought! :tongue::eek::mad:
Lengthen the runway and pave the taxiways...Snowbirds requested back taxi on 19 after landing Saturday "due to the condition of the taxiway" and had an engine problem on one of their jets after sucking up some rocks on the taxiway.

[Gerard]

Lengthen the runway and pave the taxiways...Snowbirds requested back taxi on 19 after landing Saturday "due to the condition of the taxiway" and had an engine problem on one of their jets after sucking up some rocks on the taxiway.

So John the Falcon needs more runway length to land and take off than the Hornet? When they were here in 2009 someone told me they needed an FAA waiver to be able to use Republic.

[rkfast]

So John the Falcon needs more runway length to land and take off than the Hornet? When they were here in 2009 someone told me they needed an FAA waiver to be able to use Republic.

From what I understand they need only like an additional 250 feet more than what FRG has for some reason. Seems like its not much, but thats their directive. I do recall last time they were at FRG most of their takeoffs were in burner. Not sure if that was to make noise for the crowd or because of the "short" runway.

Regardless of the reason, it stinks they cant base out of FRG.

[Gerard]

OMG just got an alert that a Blue Angel just crashed during practice in Tennessee!! Wow this is not good!

[PhoenixOne]

Still no word on the condition of the pilot. My stomach is in knots right now....

Edit:
Just got notification that one of the Thunderbird's F-16 also crashed just earlier in Colorado. The pilot ejected safely.

[Gerard]

Still no word on the condition of the pilot. My stomach is in knots right now....

Edit:
Just got notification that one of the Thunderbir F-16 also crashed just earlier in Colorado. The pilot ejected safely.

I just got that also!! WTF is going on? And not hearing good things about the Angel crash!! I'm sick about this!!

[DAL777LR]

Is #5 still at FRG with a broken wing?

[dekdawg21]

They are saying one dead in Tennessee but not saying it was the pilot. This is just terrible news. Was reading about the Thunderbirds crash when word popes up about the Blue Angel crash. They said it was a solo and someone got grainy video but can't make much out. Hope the pilot ejected.

[dekdawg21]

Airshow News is showing a pic of 1,2,3, 7 in 4's position, and 5 after the incident

[rkfast]

Both teams suffer crashes on the same day at virtually the same time? How does that even happen? Insane.

[PhoenixOne]

NBC news is reporting that the Blue Angles pilot is believed to be dead.
I am at a loss for words...

Edit:
It's confirmed...the pilot did not make it.
Very sad.

[Ronnie]

Which # was it?

This is truly sad news

[Gerard]

NBC news is reporting that the Blue Angles pilot is believed to be dead.
I am at a loss for words...

Edit:
It's confirmed...the pilot did not make it.
Very sad.

Sadly ABC just confirmed it!! Just awful. Said he couldn't eject.
And just saw a picture of the Thunderbird and it looks in pretty good shape, considering!!
But after spending numerous days watching the Blue Angels soar over the skies of Long Island, my heart goes out to the family and colleagues of the pilot!! Just awful!!

[dekdawg21]

Fair skies Capt. Kuss... You inspired and awed many...

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[gettysburgerrn]

RIP....I guess he is flying with another team of angels now....terrible day...

thoughts an pray to him and his family

Ken

[ToneB]

R.I.P. Capt Kuss..

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[Gerard]

Saw on the Tennessee Air Show Website that the show will go on. The Beitling Team are now the headliners.
I wonder how long the Angels will stand down or they just might cancel the rest of the summer performances. Same with the Thunderbirds.
And with the Angels grounded # 5 might be sitting there awhile.

[dekdawg21]

Saw on the Tennessee Air Show Website that the show will go on. The Beitling Team are now the headliners.
I wonder how long the Angels will stand down or they just might cancel the rest of the summer performances. Same with the Thunderbirds.
And with the Angels grounded # 5 might be sitting there awhile.

Just awful... and is #5 still at Republic?

[OB1500]

I saw # 5 last night at the terminal

[Gerard]

I believe the Blue Angels are having a Live News Conference at 2:55 and will be available on Twitter.

[Mathgod55]

Just went past KFRG and #5 still there.

[ch2tdriver]

Saw on the Tennessee Air Show Website that the show will go on. The Beitling Team are now the headliners.
I wonder how long the Angels will stand down or they just might cancel the rest of the summer performances. Same with the Thunderbirds.
And with the Angels grounded # 5 might be sitting there awhile. Soon after LCDR Davis’ (also #6) crash in April 2007, the Blue Angels began performing a five-jet demonstration. The squadron called back former Blue Angel, LCDR Craig Olson, to fill the opposing solo position. He began performing after practicing with the team for a few weeks. LCDR Olson had previously served with the squadron from 2003 to 2005, during which time he flew both solo positions. I imagine the same will happen now. Back in 1985 I was at the Dayton Airshow and saw the Blues put on a 5 ship demo. It was only a WEEK after both solo's collided during the show at Niagara Falls. One ejected and the other, Mike Gershon did not and was killed. So after only a week they had a pilot who not only was involved in an accident and ejected flying in a modified show. But those were different times 30 years ago.

[dekdawg21]

Random question but the #5 that's sitting there, is it indeed #5? Know they had changed numbers around over the weekend. Just a random thought and not sure if anyone would know, guess you'd need ro see the serial numbers from Thursdays arrivals

[Chris S]

Random question but the #5 that's sitting there, is it indeed #5? Know they had changed numbers around over the weekend. Just a random thought and not sure if anyone would know, guess you'd need ro see the serial numbers from Thursdays arrivals

FYI, I'm not sure what the Bu. No. is of the #5 jet sitting on the tarmac right now,
but the Bu. No. of the #5 jet that first landed at FRG last Thursday was #163451.

[Gerard]

Are the Blues still in Stand Down in Tennessee or were they allowed to reposition back to Pensacola? I also read about them possibly going to a 5 jet formation but in the same article there was no timetable for their return. There next scheduled performance is next week in Syracuse!
I would also gather that the Thunderbirds are also in Stand Down. They were scheduled this weekend for Kirtland AFB, next week for the Rhode Island National Guard Open House. Their website says schedule hasnt changed but continue to monitor the website.

[dekdawg21]

The Blues went back yesterday and today Fat Albert flew back to pick up Capt Kuss' body, the police gave the hearse an escort and people stood along the road in the rain.

[Gerard]

The Blues went back yesterday and today Fat Albert flew back to pick up Capt Kuss' body, the police gave the hearse an escort and people stood along the road in the rain.

Thanks. Yes read that about Fat Albert. Article also said his body was kept under guard at all times so he would never be alone!!
Also just left FRG and at 4PM #5 still sitting at the Terminal.

[dekdawg21]

No prob Gerard, heard about the Marines too. Safe to assume that #5 is the last thing on the teams mind. Just weird feeling that it's still sitting there with everything that has gone on the last 2 days...

[Gerard]

No prob Gerard, heard about the Marines too. Safe to assume that #5 is the last thing on the teams mind. Just weird feeling that it's still sitting there with everything that has gone on the last 2 days...

Yes I agree!! Very surreal!!

[RepublicAviation]

I have this clip of the BA Solos taking off from Thursday 5/26. It's nothing special, just hits home considering what has happened recently. #6 flew right over the camera. https://youtu.be/Mw1LLAj1gZA

[Gerard]

So with Angel # 5 still sitting there, eventually when it does depart we'll probably get a heads-up when Fat Albert or another USN/USMC aircraft arrives!! When Albert left late Wed afternoon the pilot and rest of the maintenance/support crew had to be onboard!!

[rkfast]

So with Angel # 5 still sitting there, eventually when it does depart we'll probably get a heads-up when Fat Albert or another USN/USMC aircraft arrives!! When Albert left late Wed afternoon the pilot and rest of the maintenance/support crew had to be onboard!!

Call me nuts but if they do all come back to pick up #5 with Bert and the crew, a nice round of applause from those along the fence would be in order. Just a show of support of some sort.

[dekdawg21]

Call me nuts but if they do all come back to pick up #5 with Bert and the crew, a nice round of applause from those along the fence would be in order. Just a show of support of some sort.

Absolutely agree. If I can get enough of a heads up and get out of work I would like to be there.

[rkfast]

Some random flowers and flags are now along the terminal fence by #5 in tribute to Capt. Kuss.

[dekdawg21]

Some random flowers and flags are now along the terminal fence by #5 in tribute to Capt. Kuss.

Was wondering if that was going to happen

[Gerard]

[QUOTE=rkfast;510756]Some random flowers and flags are now along the terminal fence by #5 in tribute to Capt. Kuss.[/QUOTE

Thats very nice!!
So who does the investigation in the crash? is it a primarily a military investigation of does the NTSB get involved? Where is the wreckage of the jet?
It might be awhile before a cause is found and with Angel 5 having mechanical issues before the crash they might not let it fly for awhile. Of course that is all conjecture on my part.

[moose135]

The Navy will conduct the accident investigation, just like the Air Force will investigate the crash of the Thunderbird jet.

[Gerard]

The Navy will conduct the accident investigation, just like the Air Force will investigate the crash of the Thunderbird jet.

Thanks John

[Gerard]

Just saw a few articles on FB that when Fat Albert Airlines is carrying the body of Captain Kuss they are using the Call Sign "Blue Angel 6" and have the # 6 on the front of the plane under the cockpit!
Such Respect for a Hero!!

[Gerard]

Just saw a few articles on FB that when Fat Albert Airlines is carrying the body of Captain Kuss they are using the Call Sign "Blue Angel 6" and have the # 6 on the front of the plane under the cockpit!
Such Respect for a Hero!!

So just saw on the Blue Angels FB page that Fat Albert as Angel 6 is flying down to Delaware to pick up the body of Capt Kuss and return him to Pensacola. When they get to Pensacola they will be met by Angel # 5 Lead Solo Lt Ryan Chamberlain and the two aircraft will to a fly over of Pensacola!!
A beautiful tribute which should happen around 5:45 ETA.
It also tells us that the Hornet at FRG is no longer #5 or at least for today!!

[moose135]

It also tells us that the Hornet at FRG is no longer #5 or at least for today!!

They swap those jets around all the time, just replacing the big decal number on the tail. They had another jet with #5 this past weekend for the show in Tennessee.

[Gerard]

They swap those jets around all the time, just replacing the big decal number on the tail. They had another jet with #5 this past weekend for the show in Tennessee.
Thanks John I didnt realize they were decals on the tail!!
And there are numerous videos out showing many different views of the Fly Over in Pensacola last evening!!
Just wonderful the outpouring of sympathy and respect for Captain Koss!

[Billbo1970]

ANOTHER military crash?!?! http://news10.com/2016/06/08/south-carolina-f-16-jets-involved-in-crash-near-louisville-georgia/

[Gerard]

Funeral is Saturday in Colorado
http://wkrg.com/2016/06/08/funeral-arrangements-set-for-fallen-blue-angels-pilot/

[dekdawg21]

Anyone know why there are 2 Blackhawk helicopters circling down in West Babylon?

[fk6065]

Fat Albert due into Republic at 1:30pm

From Fat Albert's visit on Wednesday June 1st, 2016. I'd look for a return trip this week.

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[RepublicAviation]

Was just driving past Republic and #5 is still there, can't imagine they're in a rush to come pick it up.

[dekdawg21]

I went by as well. Was thinking the same thing, but i guess it depends on when they'll start flying again.

[EWR757]

For anyone willing to drive 100 or so miles south this weekend: Thunderbird #8 arrived Wednesday for the OC Airshow this weekend. TB's #1-7 are planned to arrive today, Thursday at 3pm. Since there isn't an active onlne forum to follow the events down that way, I'm not sure if they are staging out of AC or somewhere else this year. The OC Airshow FB page is probably the only real time feed of events that I can find. Weekend weather is Sunny, 0% precip, but windy.

[rkfast]

Blues have announced that they are back flying. So nice to see. I would expect them to come and pick up #5 soon.

[Gerard]

Blues have announced that they are back flying. So nice to see. I would expect them to come and pick up #5 soon.

Speaking of 5, they only flew 5 aircraft in formation today!!

[dekdawg21]

Just saw on Blue Angels Tribute on FB that they left the #1 jet in Tennessee, appears they had problems with it. Also saw that the #5 jet was a 2 seater. With a #5 here, a #1 in Tennessee and the jet Capt Kuss' lost it would seem they all there single seats are in use. And if they were in Tennessee today depending on if they got it up and running perhaps the will be back tomorrow or over the weekend.

[Gerard]

And if they were in Tennessee today depending on if they got it up and running perhaps the will be back tomorrow or over the weekend.

They cancelled this week at the Dayton Air Show and as of now they are still undecided about Vero Beach next week!!

[rkfast]

If I may rant for a second...they cant keep aircraft in the air, keep having to leave them behind, and they just lost one as well which I can only assume had some kind of mechanical component to the event.

Something clearly is not right with the squadron.

[dekdawg21]

If I may rant for a second...they cant keep aircraft in the air, keep having to leave them behind, and they just lost one as well which I can only assume had some kind of mechanical component to the event.

Something clearly is not right with the squadron.

Was thinking the same but didn't want to bring it up. I was concerned the day they arrived here and had the problem with #4. Plus didn't they have 2 issues last season with pieces of the planes coming off?

[mrprometheus]

There are a couple of articles covering how overused the aircraft are. Sounds like an increasing risk they are taking.:eek: http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/blue-angel-f-a-18-hornets-shed-parts-in-flight-twice-in-1709836712

[fk6065]

For anyone willing to drive 100 or so miles south this weekend: Thunderbird #8 arrived Wednesday for the OC Airshow this weekend. TB's #1-7 are planned to arrive today, Thursday at 3pm. Since there isn't an active onlne forum to follow the events down that way, I'm not sure if they are staging out of AC or somewhere else this year. The OC Airshow FB page is probably the only real time feed of events that I can find. Weekend weather is Sunny, 0% precip, but windy.

More like 265 miles ........... from Long Island

[fk6065]

I shot these two images Friday May 27th, 2016 around 5:00PM. The P-40 & P-47 were completing flight operations for patrons visiting the museum. Unfortunately we all know what happened a few hours later.

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[Chris S]

FYI - Fat Albert is currently flying over NC right now and heading Northeast,
so it looks like it's heading to FRG and will probably arrive early this afternoon.

[dekdawg21]

Blues are practicing at 1:00 their time in Pensacola so guessing if they get #5 running they would have to fly one of the.pilots up after the practice to take her home.

[Gerard]

FYI - Fat Albert is currently flying over NC right now and heading Northeast,
so it looks like it's heading to FRG and will probably arrive early this afternoon.

1:15 nothing yet but small crowd in the lot and some official vehicles on the other side

[dekdawg21]

Amy updates?!

[PhoenixOne]

Fat Albert just flew over Old Bethpage heading to runway 14.

[Gerard]

3:35 Fat Albert has landed

[Gerard]

4:20 Fat Albert left but will return to pick up the maintenance crew and a ton of equipment that was offloaded. Capt Higgins told us they had an engine problem enroute and had to divert to Stewart to get fixed. One engine went out. I believe they are returning the Stewart crew to their base and will be back. # 5 is definitely heading out today.

[Speedbagel_001]

5:30 Fat Albert is on Final for 19!

[Gerard]

So you can't make this stuff up!! We were all hanging by the fence line watching the crews load up the C-130 and they were getting the Hornet ready. All of a sudden we see the big Fire-Rescue Truck racing to the north and we look to see that a PLANE HAD CRASHED on Runway 19. Smoke was rising from the plane and a bunch of us ran to the other side of the fence and we can see both pilots out, no fire!! Not sure what happened but it was on its belly and both props were severely bent!! It was a Swearigen SA-226.
So guess what? Fat Albert and Angel 5 are going no where tonite!! Airport is closed and the plane is blocking both runways. One of the crew chiefs came over and told us the bad news that they were bunking in L.I. tonite!!
Kinda Ironic if you ask me!!

[fk6065]

Gerard thanks for all the great updates.

Did if they say what time tomorrow ?

[TerryB14]

Wow. You are right, you cannot make is stuff up. Any guess on a departure time tomorrow? I would love to come down but would need an idea on time...

Glad to hear the pilots of the crashed plane got out!

[dekdawg21]

Yeah thanks for the info! That sucks. It's cool though that it sounds like they were coming over and talking to people. Wasn't happy I couldn't get down there but maybe tomorrow depending on departure time.

Are the flags and stuff still in the fence?

[Gerard]

Crew Chief said sometime in the morning, I'm thinking early.
When the pilots came out of the C-130 they all acknowledged us at the fence and pointed to the makeshift shrine and patted their heart and waved to us. Later Capt Katie Higgins came over with autographed pictures of the C-130 and chatted with a bunch of us for awhile!! What an absolutely delightful and lovely young lady and she told us how much the whole team really really appreciates the support and love they have received from us and they were all touched by the tribute on the fence which they had known about from pictures!! Gotta say almost had a few tears in my eyes !! That was so nice of her to come over!!

[TerryB14]

Thanks Gerard.

[rkfast]

Crew Chief said sometime in the morning, I'm thinking early.
When the pilots came out of the C-130 they all acknowledged us at the fence and pointed to the makeshift shrine and patted their heart and waved to us. Later Capt Katie Higgins came over with autographed pictures of the C-130 and chatted with a bunch of us for awhile!! What an absolutely delightful and lovely young lady and she told us how much the whole team really really appreciates the support and love they have received from us and they were all touched by the tribute on the fence which they had known about from pictures!! Gotta say almost had a few tears in my eyes !! That was so nice of her to come over!!

Wish I could have been there. What a class act.

[Gerard]

I'm hearing activity according to my people on scene!! As of 10:30
The crews must have slept in this morning

[TerryB14]

Personnel arriving now...canopy up on #5

[TerryB14]

Just heard they are scheduled to leave between 11:30-12:30. Wish I knew that at 6:00 this morning! ��

[dekdawg21]

I'm hearing activity according to my people on scene!! As of 10:30
The crews must have slept in this morning

Or waiting for skies to clear! Don't blame them for sleeping in though seeing as it was a long day yesterday and weren't planning on spending the night!

[Gerard]

Just heard they are scheduled to leave between 11:30-12:30. Wish I knew that at 6:00 this morning! ��

11:30 they headed up into the Wild Blue Yonder followed by Fat Albert!! Safe trip!!!

[TerryB14]

When do we start counting down till they are back in 2018? ��

[Gerard]

When do we start counting down till they are back in 2018? ��

Just a few more observatiions from Captain Higgins chatting with us.
They REALLY love coming to Long Island and wish they could every year but they switch with the TBirds!! We kinda ragged on how the TBirds dis Republic and go to Islip!! She took the high road for the most part lol
They hope to be getting the Super Hornets as soon as next year and even Fat Albert will be jumping up to a "J" Model.
For the time being they will fly as a 5 plane team. There is a new pilot in training and hopefully he willl be ready before the end of the season. He is now undergoing centrifugal training which of course is essential. They are not sure of the next two shows in Michigan and Indiana but really want to be ready for Pensacola on July 16 for all the obvious reasons!!
Once again it was very cool her talking with us!! Good stuff!!

[dekdawg21]

Very cool that she talked with you guys Gerard! Interesting that they're training a new pilot if they are going to use him for the demo team seeing that Tyler Davies would be next in line for the #6 spot. Unless they plan on moving Tyler to the #5 spot next year?

[Gerard]

Very cool that she talked with you guys Gerard! Interesting that they're training a new pilot if they are going to use him for the demo team seeing that Tyler Davies would be next in line for the #6 spot. Unless they plan on moving Tyler to the #5 spot next year?

Someone actually asked her that but she couldnt say who because that info hasnt been officially released

[Gerard]

http://airshowstuff.com/v4/2016/us-navy-blue-angels-fat-albert-to-skip-2016-seattle-seafair-for-maintenance

Now Albert having issues!!