I believe their support bird is a C17. I'm not sure I'll be able to make it out to SI either, but I definitely want to catch them at FRG.
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I believe their support bird is a C17. I'm not sure I'll be able to make it out to SI either, but I definitely want to catch them at FRG.
Yeah, deffiantly give youself some extra time. The busses on SI aren't the best in regards to schedule because of traffic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom_Turner
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Originally Posted by wunaladreamin
Support aircraft is indeed a C-17 from RAF 99 Squadron. Doubt we'll see her at Republic though.
i wouldn't be so quick to say no. the longest runway at SNS is only 6004 ft and there are going to be 24/7 C-17 operations there for two weeks in july. FRG's 6827 ft-long 14/32 can easily lauch and recover the C-17, the only factor there would be ramp space.Quote:
Originally Posted by MORS-AB-ALTO
yes guys, that's wishful thinking...
Can't believe I have the day off... so that means I'm heading up to see them fly! To make things go full circle, I will be covering ALL of the Reds' performances in North America this year!!
I have been picking up these Red Arrow Aircraft on ACARS.
ACARS mode: B Aircraft reg: HAWK01D
Message label: _ Block id: 5 Msg. no: S21A
Flight id: UV0001
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ACARS mode: 2 Aircraft reg: HAWK1 [-]
Message label: 5V Block id: 5 Msg no: S34A
Flight id: UV0001 [unknown] [Universal Aviation]
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ACARS mode: 2 Aircraft reg: HAWK1 [-]
Message label: 5V Block id: 4 Msg no: S10A
Flight id: UV0001 [unknown] [Universal Aviation]
----------------------------------------------------------[ 18/06/2008 11:01 ]-
No doubt the Republic runway is long enough with the T-birds support C-17's landed in Farmingdale last year. I just don't think it make logistical sense for Reds C-17 to make the trip to KFRG for one day. I do hope I'm wrong though.
I was told a 4 day stay at Farmingdale...hmmm
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Originally Posted by Steven Holzinger
I'm guessing you'll be over at the Rhode Island show?
So whos heading out to Staten Island for the show?
i would say it does make sense for them. while i don't know what support staff they have on hand when they travel, but if it's anything like that the USN Blues have then with all the mx staff, spares and equip then having that wherever they go would be essential. then again, the blues F-18s are rater dated...Quote:
Originally Posted by MORS-AB-ALTO
show will be at 6:30 pm
http://www.centredaily.com/business/story/661960.html
I wonder if they'll do any "practice" run throughs? Or "orientation" flights to familiarize them with the airspace?Quote:
I was told a 4 day stay at Farmingdale...hmmm
I talked to someone today who said that the Reds arrive in FRG that morning, fly their show, return, and depart back to OQU Thursday morning. I'll try and ask a member of the team tomorrow to find out for sure.
BTW they flew a fantastic performance but it was hindered by high winds from the south and as a result of the wildfires near the VA/NC border, the smoke from the said fires really brought down the visibility. Their support C-17 is on static display here... it's ZZ176 and is a brand spanking new C-17!!
Any update on whats going on with on Thursday?Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven Holzinger
Any idea of the runway(s) they will use?