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Fighting_falcon_51
2010-07-30, 09:12 PM
Since Coney Island is officially out is anyone planing on making it over to AYC? I'm trying to arrange plans to get over there this year because I went last year and it was one heck of a show.

More information: http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/acairshow.aspx

USAF Pilot 07
2010-07-31, 04:52 AM
I may try to hit that up. ACY is pretty convenient to get to, especially from NYC. I took Greyhound from there once to the PA, and they had all brand new buses with power outlets and wifi and it was like $25.
Also, I think Academy has roundtrips for like $30 and most give you a $25 comp at a casino that you can cash in so it's almost free.

Gerard
2010-08-01, 09:48 AM
Looking at the line-up and the fact that I'm on vacation I'm seriously looking at heading down for the this. Just waiting for a few things to fall in place. I'll probably take the bus and maybe go in the night before.
Just a question did anyone use the "Flightline Club"? Is it worth it?
http://www.siganosmanagement.com/
Might decide to splurge a little.
Thanks.

Steven Holzinger
2010-08-02, 07:27 AM
Flightline Club... it's not worth it.

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-02, 11:04 AM
Gerard, I did the Flight Line Club last year and it wasn't anything spectacular and I'm not doing it again this year. The food wasn't the best and the only good thing about is that you have a little tent you can stand under if it gets a little too hot. As far as the seats and view they are alright. The flight line club is set up in show center and the seats are those plastic lawn chairs. One good benefit is that you are close to the PA system because the PA system at this show is pretty weak so I suggest you bring a little AM radio and tune in to 1400AM.

puckstopper55
2010-08-02, 02:06 PM
where exactly is show center? I have only been to AC once, and the only place I know is the Tropicana. Thanks.

Steven Holzinger
2010-08-03, 09:32 AM
The Tropicana is actually south of show center by about a half mile...maybe even a little less. You'll want to use Boardwalk Hall as a show center point. Closest casinos are Trump Plaza and Caesars. The Golden Knights' jump zone is actually adjacent to the said Flightline Club.

Oh and if you've got a Trump One card, you can get reduced parking all the time. Instead of paying whatever ridiculous fee for parking (I think last year it was $25), Trump One members pay $5, and joining is free. I'm sure Caesars and the Tropicana do something similar.

Gerard
2010-08-03, 07:53 PM
Guys thanks for the replies concerning "Flightline". As of now it looks like I'm heading in Tuesday afternoon and staying the night so I dont have to rush Wed morning.
Also Greyhound has a nice round-trip for $35 and lots of departures after the show. FYI -Wed morning they have a 7:30AM bus that will get you there by 10ish. That is the earliest bus
unless you want to leave at 1:30AM. And considering the real flying doesnt start until 11:17AM (Fighting Falcons) thats not so bad.

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-03, 09:53 PM
Yeah I went there early last year and the roads werent bad but I felt like crap at the end of the day. This year I'm gonna stay at trump on Tuesday, Wednesday and then come back Thursday. It should be a lot better that way.

Gerard
2010-08-03, 10:33 PM
Yeah I went there early last year and the roads werent bad but I felt like crap at the end of the day. This year I'm gonna stay at trump on Tuesday, Wednesday and then come back Thursday. It should be a lot better that way.

Yes it should. That is one of the reasons I'm letting Greyhound doing the driving for me. Sit back, pop on iPod and close my eyes.

Gerard
2010-08-03, 10:44 PM
http://www.greyhound.com/home/Default.aspx

Gerard
2010-08-04, 11:15 PM
Was wondering what the heck the "Brazillian Smoke Squadron" was and was pleasantly surprised.

http://www.eda.aer.mil.br/eindex.htm

Big Tim #70
2010-08-05, 09:22 AM
Hotel prices are jacked this year!

I was trying to stay at the Trop but they're asking close to $200/night. I picked up a room @ the Hilton for around $120/night.

Chris S
2010-08-05, 01:30 PM
FYI- You can still get a decent room for $75 /night if you're willing to stay a little inland,
that's only about a 10 minute ride to the Boardwalk also :wink:

Gerard
2010-08-05, 11:01 PM
Hotel prices are jacked this year!

I was trying to stay at the Trop but they're asking close to $200/night. I picked up a room @ the Hilton for around $120/night.

Best Western on Pacific I got for $154 (Tues night).

Big Tim #70
2010-08-06, 10:08 AM
I really wanted to stay at the Trop again but the rates were $199/night. It was easy with the kiddies last year as my wife just took them to the pool deck.

I'm on the beach either way!:biggrin:

fk6065
2010-08-06, 08:24 PM
where exactly is show center? I have only been to AC once, and the only place I know is the Tropicana. Thanks.


Florida Avenue

Speedbird1
2010-08-14, 06:56 AM
This is the first I heard that the Coney show was canceled. What happened? Couldn't they get sponsors? I was looking forward to this being a Brooklyn resident.

Gerard
2010-08-14, 12:59 PM
This is the first I heard that the Coney show was canceled. What happened? Couldn't they get sponsors? I was looking forward to this being a Brooklyn resident.

Go to the "Thunderbirds at Coney" thread in the "Events" Forum for info.

gettysburgerrn
2010-08-19, 09:11 AM
The airshow is on a wednesday? I thought thats what the site said and it struck me as odd....

ken

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-19, 10:26 AM
Yes the show is on a Wednesday.

BTW- Here is the current schedule.

1000 Airspace Closes, TFR in effect
1030 Horizon Blue Cross Blimp of New Jersey Flybys
1100 Tow Banner Aircraft Sponsor Signage Flybys
1105 US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/Brazil National Anthem
1107 US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/US National Anthem
1113 US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Show
1125 USAF-ANG 177th FW F-16 Fighting Falcon Flyby (4-ship)
1127 USAF-ANG 108th ARW KC-135 Stratotanker Flyby
1131 New Jersey Air National Guard Composite Flyby (KC-135 & F-16s)
1133 Mr. Monopoly Parachute Jump
1138 FAA William J Hughes Technical Center Global 5000 & Convair 580 Flyby (2-passes)
1144 Jason Flood Pitts S1T Aerobatic Demonstration
1155 US Coast Guard HH-65 Search & Rescue Demonstration
1159 US Coast Guard HU-25 Guardian Flybys
1210 USAF A-10A Thunderbolt II Demonstration
1225 Jim Beasley Spitfire Demonstration
1239 USAF F-16CJ Viper Demonstration
1254 USAF-AFRC 514th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby
1255 Chopper 10 and Chopper 3 News Helicopter Flybys
1304 Tom Duffy B-25 Bomber Flybys
1308 USAF-ANG 103rd RQS Pararescue Demonstration
1315 USAF-ANG 143rd AW C-130J Hercules Flyby
1325 US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Demonstration
1340 Brazilian Smoke Squadron Demonstration
1420 Rob Holland WINDOW WORLD MX-2 Aerobatics
1435 USMC AV-8B Harrier II Demonstration
1455 USAF Thunderbirds Enlistment Ceremony
1500 USAF Thunderbirds
1700 Airshow Ends

Gerard
2010-08-19, 06:18 PM
Yes the show is on a Wednesday.

BTW- Here is the current schedule.

1000 Airspace Closes, TFR in effect
1030 Horizon Blue Cross Blimp of New Jersey Flybys
1100 Tow Banner Aircraft Sponsor Signage Flybys
1105 US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/Brazil National Anthem
1107 US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/US National Anthem
1113 US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Show
1125 USAF-ANG 177th FW F-16 Fighting Falcon Flyby (4-ship)
1127 USAF-ANG 108th ARW KC-135 Stratotanker Flyby
1131 New Jersey Air National Guard Composite Flyby (KC-135 & F-16s)
1133 Mr. Monopoly Parachute Jump
1138 FAA William J Hughes Technical Center Global 5000 & Convair 580 Flyby (2-passes)
1144 Jason Flood Pitts S1T Aerobatic Demonstration
1155 US Coast Guard HH-65 Search & Rescue Demonstration
1159 US Coast Guard HU-25 Guardian Flybys
1210 USAF A-10A Thunderbolt II Demonstration
1225 Jim Beasley Spitfire Demonstration
1239 USAF F-16CJ Viper Demonstration
1254 USAF-AFRC 514th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby
1255 Chopper 10 and Chopper 3 News Helicopter Flybys
1304 Tom Duffy B-25 Bomber Flybys
1308 USAF-ANG 103rd RQS Pararescue Demonstration
1315 USAF-ANG 143rd AW C-130J Hercules Flyby
1325 US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Demonstration
1340 Brazilian Smoke Squadron Demonstration
1420 Rob Holland WINDOW WORLD MX-2 Aerobatics
1435 USMC AV-8B Harrier II Demonstration
1455 USAF Thunderbirds Enlistment Ceremony
1500 USAF Thunderbirds
1700 Airshow Ends

Actually its been updated again and a SuperCobra AH-1W Boat Assault has been added at 12:59PM and the show ends after the Thunderbirds, not at 17:00.
Interesting that the NJSPD Aviation Unit Fly-By is not listed anymore.

gettysburgerrn
2010-08-19, 06:49 PM
What does the thunderbird enlistment ceremony consist of?

ken

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-19, 06:54 PM
Gerard, I got that info from the airshow organizer who made a post on Airshow Buzz. They must have updated it after he posted. Also I believe 1700 is when the TFR expires. He said they have until 1700 just in case of bad weather or other issues.

Ken, that enlistment ceremony is when the swear in new airman to the USAF right before the Thunderbirds are about the perform.

Here is the updated schedule: http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/!userfil...hedule-rev2.pdf

They will also have a practice show on Tuesday but the flybys usually do not participate.

Gerard
2010-08-20, 07:23 PM
[QUOTE=Fighting_falcon_51;428273]Gerard, I got that info from the airshow organizer who made a post on Airshow Buzz. They must have updated it after he posted. Also I believe 1700 is when the TFR expires. He said they have until 1700 just in case of bad weather or other issues.

Yeah they probably keep updating till the last minute. But this Air Show promises to be awesome. And (knock on wood) the 7 Day Forecast (Yeah I know) looking good.

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-21, 11:40 AM
They added the NJSP Helicopters (again)! Also the B-52 and the Cobra were supposed to be a surprise but it some how leaked out (so they say). Anyway the forecast is looking good.

Gerard
2010-08-21, 04:52 PM
They added the NJSP Helicopters (again)! Also the B-52 and the Cobra were supposed to be a surprise but it some how leaked out (so they say). Anyway the forecast is looking good.

Gotta say with the variety of aircraft at this event it is shaping up to be one FANTASTIC show!!

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-21, 07:24 PM
Yes it is.
Btw- The PA system isn't as good as the one at Jones Beach so I suggest you bring an AM Radio and tune into 1400 AM.

fk6065
2010-08-21, 08:50 PM
They are expecting a huge crowd this year. Get down there early!

gettysburgerrn
2010-08-22, 06:46 AM
They added the NJSP Helicopters (again)! Also the B-52 and the Cobra were supposed to be a surprise but it some how leaked out (so they say). Anyway the forecast is looking good.


A B-52?? that sounds pretty cool....

ken

Gerard
2010-08-22, 11:51 PM
Where do the TBirds fly out of?

Chris S
2010-08-23, 12:05 AM
They're flying out of ACY, and I beileve #7 and #8 have already arrived there.:wink:

Gerard
2010-08-23, 09:24 AM
They're flying out of ACY, and I beileve #7 and #8 have already arrived there.:wink:

Thanks. Maybe 7 & 8 are the aircraft to be used for this afternoons Intrepid Fly-Over. Weather not great in Manhattan so who knows if this goes on.

Big Tim #70
2010-08-23, 10:31 AM
I posted it on ASB but just in case, if anybody has the Freq's, could you plesase IM me with them? Thanks!

I'm heading down with the tribe in tow tomorrow morning. Since I missed Westfield, I'm hoping to catch some of the demo's practicing on Tuesday. A lot depends on the wife's mood though.

A bunch of people are probably meeting up at Hooters for wings on Tuesday after practice. If you're around, please join us! Look for the Big Bald loudmouth with 2 cloned offspring in close proximity.

eric8669
2010-08-23, 10:41 AM
I am still thinking about going. Was in AC yesterday, trying to figure out where the best place to watch from would be.

Gerard
2010-08-23, 12:22 PM
A bunch of people are probably meeting up at Hooters for wings on Tuesday after practice. If you're around, please join us! Look for the Big Bald loudmouth with 2 cloned offspring in close proximity.

LOL sounds good but my bus doesnt get in till 4 (depending traffic) then over to hotel to check in. I was just at the Hooters in Baltimore Inner Harbor and the Sam Adams Cherry Wheat
on draft was incredible. As were the wings and waitresses :wink::wink::cool:

Gerard
2010-08-23, 06:38 PM
I am still thinking about going. Was in AC yesterday, trying to figure out where the best place to watch from would be.

Someone wrote that Florida Avenue was Show Center (By Trump Casino) and it looks like from Mapquest Aerial view there is more beach to the south of that
location than to the north. There are also a couple of Piers to the north of that also, not sure how much obstruction in viewing they would have though I wouldnt
think so with the aircraft up high.
Also weather wise temps look to be running cooler than usual for this time of year with highs only in the low 70s. Rain should hold off for the show but there possibly
might be some showers tomorrow for those coming in early.

eric8669
2010-08-23, 06:56 PM
Looks like I'm going. Turns out I can get a comped room at Caesars, so I will be there sometime tomorrow.

gettysburgerrn
2010-08-24, 07:35 AM
Whats the expected weather for tomorrows air show in AC?

ken

moose135
2010-08-24, 08:16 AM
From the National Weather Service:
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%

From Intellicast:
A few showers early in the day. Isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High 72F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

From Weather Underground:
Cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

From Weather.com
A few showers early in the day. Isolated thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. High 72F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-24, 08:55 AM
It sounds better than it did last year. I almost passed out on the beach. Also a lot of people are saying they wouldn't mind a vaporfest.

Safe travels everyone!

Wavefront
2010-08-24, 10:30 AM
I will drive to AC tomorrow morning, then back in the evening. Because my 7D developed a sensor malfunction at Westfield air show, I will take my old XTi to the show. If you see someone with a big 100-400L on a tiny XTi, that would be me. :wink:

eric8669
2010-08-24, 10:41 AM
I am leaving shortly, maybe see some of you down there.....

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-25, 04:34 PM
Post show review:
All demo teams flew their low show.
Golden Knights did not jump due to weather.
The HU-25 got caceled
The 103rd SAR demo got canceled
The NJSP Helios got canceled
The smoke squadron did not do their "smoke demo".

Even though the weather held the show back a bit it was still great!

Gerard
2010-08-25, 10:12 PM
Post show review:
All demo teams flew their low show.
Golden Knights did not jump due to weather.
The HU-25 got caceled
The 103rd SAR demo got canceled
The NJSP Helios got canceled
The smoke squadron did not do their "smoke demo".

Even though the weather held the show back a bit it was still great!

Yes it was an enjoyable show. And there was more sun than I thought as I have a red face.
The SuperCobra was also cancelled.
I thought the Smoke Squadron was pretty good. Started off slow but built up. What is their "smoke demo"?
The hovering Harrier was pretty awesome!! Friggin LOUD!!
And loved the double Dauphin demo. :biggrin:
I hung out between the Tropicana and the Hilton. Good sight lines and moved down to the beach line for the Harrier/TBirds. One thing is that people who stayed to the
north of the Caesars Pier missed out on some good stuff. I was out last night walking around figuring out where to go. Good recon there.
Oh and the freshly squeezed lemonade with vodka was also quite good. :cool::cool:

heeshung
2010-08-25, 10:36 PM
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threeholerglory
2010-08-25, 11:47 PM
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jerslice
2010-08-26, 02:03 AM
great shots guys! let's see some more!

Wavefront
2010-08-26, 02:41 AM
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Gerard
2010-08-26, 09:23 AM
The Brazilian Smoke Team was pretty awesome!!
And I like the representation of Big Metal (C-17, C-130 etc). I wish Jones Beach would get some of these big boys!! :smile:

eric8669
2010-08-26, 10:14 AM
Here's my contribution.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y95/southpaw8669/AC_Airshow_2010.jpg

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and here's some video of the harrier

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4GLs9wYM9w

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-26, 11:23 AM
Yes it was an enjoyable show. And there was more sun than I thought as I have a red face.
The SuperCobra was also cancelled.
I thought the Smoke Squadron was pretty good. Started off slow but built up. What is their "smoke demo"?
The hovering Harrier was pretty awesome!! Friggin LOUD!!
And loved the double Dauphin demo. :biggrin:
I hung out between the Tropicana and the Hilton. Good sight lines and moved down to the beach line for the Harrier/TBirds. One thing is that people who stayed to the
north of the Caesars Pier missed out on some good stuff. I was out last night walking around figuring out where to go. Good recon there.
Oh and the freshly squeezed lemonade with vodka was also quite good. :cool::cool:

The Supercobra was actually canceled this weekend. The smoke demo involves their C-130 and I believe it was going to write "Happy 100th anniversary Atlantic City".

Also that Harrier was loud!!!!!

Gerard
2010-08-26, 02:28 PM
The Supercobra was actually canceled this weekend. The smoke demo involves their C-130 and I believe it was going to write "Happy 100th anniversary Atlantic City".
Also that Harrier was loud!!!!!

YES IT WAS!!! :biggrin:
And the demo with the C-130 would have been cool. I didnt even realize they had one until I just saw a pic of their Statue of Liberty Fly-By.

Gerard
2010-08-26, 02:38 PM
Yeah I went there early last year and the roads werent bad but I felt like crap at the end of the day. This year I'm gonna stay at trump on Tuesday, Wednesday and then come back Thursday. It should be a lot better that way.

In retrospect I should have stayed an extra day. I was pretty beat at the end of the show especially as I was dragging around my backpack with my stuff from staying overnite. Also
there was some great live music on the Boardwalk by the old Convention Center AND those Vodka Lemonades. Mmmm mmmm :biggrin:
But it worked out well. I was going to get on the 5PM bus but the 4:30 had extra seats so I hopped on board and we made great time until we got to the Lincoln Tunnel exit off I95. But
big shoutout to the Greyhound driver. He found a shortcut that definitely saved time, then a walk to Penn Station, minimal delay on the LIRR and I was home by 8:40. Not bad and it
sure beats driving. Much more relaxing.

USAF Pilot 07
2010-08-26, 06:19 PM
But big shoutout to the Greyhound driver. He found a shortcut that definitely saved time.

IMO Greyhound is the way to go on trips to AC on their lucky streak buses. You may not get the $25 cash-back bonus from the casino like you do with Academy, but the wifi, power outlets and nicer seats make up for it.

I was at the airshow for a little - had a comped room at Caesars - but didn't hang around for much. I had logged 14 hours of poker the night before and was exhausted!

Gerard
2010-08-26, 07:51 PM
IMO Greyhound is the way to go on trips to AC on their lucky streak buses. You may not get the $25 cash-back bonus from the casino like you do with Academy, but the wifi, power outlets and nicer seats make up for it.

I was at the airshow for a little - had a comped room at Caesars - but didn't hang around for much. I had logged 14 hours of poker the night before and was exhausted!

Hey where are your priorities? :biggrin:
And yes both rides were comfortable and considering NY/NJ traffic pretty fast.

Fighting_falcon_51
2010-08-26, 07:58 PM
Well at least you didn't have to wake up early and then come home late. And taking the bus and LIRR takes the extra stress off ya. I'm glad everything worked out for you.

Speaking of the Harrier:

Watch this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdackF2H7Qc

And read this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_v._Pepsico,_Inc.

chrisparypa
2010-08-27, 10:39 AM
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chrisparypa
2010-08-28, 11:53 AM
few more....

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs426.snc4/46941_480448044808_659829808_6592125_2955948_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs429.snc4/47186_480448114808_659829808_6592131_5713516_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs158.ash2/41243_480448144808_659829808_6592133_925121_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs389.snc4/45187_480448169808_659829808_6592136_5578874_n.jpg

Gerard
2010-08-29, 12:32 AM
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs158.ash2/41243_480448144808_659829808_6592133_925121_n.jpg
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Great shot of Rob Hollands MX-2. I had my binocs with me and had him scoped out blasting in from the south right on the deck.
His flying was awesome and breathtaking as he dove to what seemed like inches off the water before gaining altitude.

Billbo1970
2010-08-29, 08:31 AM
Wow guys, beautiful photos! Would love to see more!

Do you think the NYC show at coney will really happen next year, or is this a dead dream?


Bill

chrisparypa
2010-08-29, 12:13 PM
No chance.... maybe 2012... maybe....

Billbo1970
2010-08-29, 04:53 PM
Well, their website is saying 2011.....