Jones Beach Airshow (offical meetup thread)

[SCOTYDEMCO]

So that confirms that the Blues will stage out of FRG.

[Derf]

actually, it only confirms that the Blues are still considering it. They could decide that they do not want their aircraft at KFRG for many other reasons than the ILS if that were still an issue (Have no idea on that).

[Derf]

did not mean to cut you off at the knees there Scotty, but it IS a very good sign!!!

[Derf]

Piloted by a while guy, and a black guy was in the back
seat (what would Rosa Parks do, thats not right ;) putting the brother in
the back!)
j/k

I believe that the #6 guy was colored last year.... I hope that for his 2nd
year they make him the slot pilot in the #4........for obvious reasons

[Derf]

Just in case you took my last comment as a bad thing, it was not---

Angles are only flying for 2-3 year max. They are regular Naval Aviators
first and last.

The commander is the #1 plane and only fly's the airshow. He is not
responsible for separation of aircraft and makes all the calls for others to
follow (Ever play follow the leader? He only leads). He is assigned the
first year of flying the Blues and is not a big deal... (If that can be said
about any blue Angel!!!)

#2 & #3 have a much higher workload because they are looking at the
separation between the the other aircraft. They do not watch the ground
or anything other than the separation to keep a midair from happening.

the big deal is the slot or #4 Angel. This is the cream of the crop from
the year before. He has to be the best because he is the safety officer.
He is the one that can call any maneuver off.

#6 is the Solo pilot, he gets to do the really high G stuff and really get a
workout (they all do, but ya know they are gonna work the brotha J/K).
#5 also works with #6 for the 2 aircraft maneuvers.

If I was going to rate the 2 top positions, I would pick the #4 and #6 as
the most desirable......Maybe 7 to make the press airsick...that would be
fun!

I think the Thunderbirds have a Girl this year.... I used to be worried
about them having one nasty crackup, but now it happens at every
airshow! :shock: (As I hit the deck because I hear Mel knocking at my
door!!!)

[Jonesbeach]

When I drove past at 6:30, #7 was parked by the terminal. Also, there was a whole bunch of ground equipment and a fleet (12) of cars (I think rentals for the whole crew.) It looks like they are all set to welcome the Blues.

Steve

[Derf]

When I drove past at 6:30, #7 was parked by the
terminal. Also, there was a whole bunch of ground equipment and a fleet
(12) of cars (I think rentals for the whole crew.) It looks like they are all
set to welcome the Blues.

Steve

Thanks, I now feel like your avatar!

[mirrodie]

we just missed each other then!

should be a fun few days over LI skies!

[PhilDernerJr]

If he wants a piece of me, look for me on sunday in Farmingdale on the
side of New Hwy at high noon. He can find me by looking for this

And you can find me by searching for the guy that looks like this:



If the weather sucks, I won't be out there this weekend.

[AA 777]

Does anyone have an idea on the time the angels are supposed to arrive at FRG tomorrow?

Thanks,
Matt

[UrbanExplorer222]

0945 is the anticipated time... then 1415 to 1500 is their practice. :D. Oh and my schedule cleared up, I WILL be out Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The beach on Friday, possibly Saturday and FRG on Sunday.

[SCOTYDEMCO]

Ill be out at the beach today to see there practice. Saw 3 seaknights flyover Long Island Jewish Hospital at about 900am.

[mirrodie]

ok Thusrday monring.

Blue 7 was in, on time, at 0935.

The rest came in, streaking across the coastline and back northwest over the airport together before splitting up and landing. landed a bit late at 1012


additionally, the A-10 pair is there. lots of fun stuff about

[Steven Holzinger]

I've changed my plans so that I'm going Sunday only...will be on the beach for the airshow and might go over to either FRG or JFK (more than likely) after the airshow.

[T-Bird76]

I think Sunday is going to be the better of the two days, as of now I'm looking to go Sunday and do FRG on Sat.