2016 Jones Beach Air Show, May 28 - 29th

[Chris S]

Great news, right now the Jones Beach Air Show is scheduled to have 3 Jet Teams in 2016 !!:cool:
The Blue Angels, Canadian Snowbirds and the Breitling Jet Team released their 2016 schedules
out at the ICAS Convention in Vegas today and they're are all scheduled to be at Jones Beach.

http://airshowstuff.com/v4/2015/us-navy-blue-angels-20162017-airshow-schedules-released/
http://airshowstuff.com/v4/2015/canadian-forces-snowbirds-2016-airshow-schedule-released/
http://airshowstuff.com/v4/2015/breitling-jet-team-2016-north-american-tour-schedule-released/

Also, the Thunderbirds released their 2017 schedule too and they'll be at Jones Beach next year.
http://airshowstuff.com/v4/2015/usaf-thunderbirds-2016-airshow-schedule-released/

[puckstopper55]

i am very excited about this! I cannot wait!

[dekdawg21]

Great to have multiple jets teams, Breitling was awesome last year! Hope theres more when the Air Force and Navy demo schedules come out!

[Jared Blech]

Where are they all going to park??

[Gerard]

Where are they all going to park??

Angels at the Main Terminal and Snowbirds/Breitling rear of Sheltair I would guess.

[dekdawg21]

ACC just announced on Facebook a tentative schedule will be released Wednesday 2/17 at 1pm

[Chris S]

Great news, the F-16 Demo Team just posted their 2016 Demo schedule and Jones Beach is on it :cool:

[ch2tdriver]

We're getting an F-35 Demo! http://www.newsday.com/long-island/new-f-35-stealth-fighter-to-perform-at-jones-beach-air-show-1.11539734

[Gerard]

We're getting an F-35 Demo! http://www.newsday.com/long-island/new-f-35-stealth-fighter-to-perform-at-jones-beach-air-show-1.11539734

I think we've been getting them recently here on LI including the other night if you believe all the "theories" out there!!

[fk6065]

Great news!!!! I think it will only be participating in USAF Heritage Flight and not a full demo. Either way it's great!!!!!

https://www.f35.com/news/detail/luke-announces-f-35-heritage-flight-program

[Chris S]

Yeah, I saw the official news about Jones Beach getting the F-35 Heritage Flight in Newsday today also.:cool:
It's just too bad the F-35 will be flying out of ACY instead of ISP for the show.

[dekdawg21]

Awesome! Shame it's fleeing out of Atlantic City and not Islip, wad hoping to catch it overhead!

[Gerard]

So its looking more and more that I will be doing BOTH the Practice Show AND the beach, probably Sunday as I like to do the Fleet Week USN/USMC helo demo at Eisenhower Park on Saturday (if still scheduled).

[Billbo1970]

Will be good to see the F-35, hopefully it will give us some solo hi-speed passes!

[Chris S]

The Jack Links "Screamin' Sasquatch" Jet Waco will be back at Jones Beach again this year also :cool:

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12805691_10153798071667911_1899783792295487575_n.j pg?oh=bb2bea11a23bd9b0312de2d9567d0c2c&oe=579022E2

[rkfast]

Add Fifi to the list....

http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/warbird-collections/commemorative-air-force-news/caf-airpower-tour-summer-dates-announced.html

[moose135]

Add Fifi to the list....

http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbirds-news/warbird-collections/commemorative-air-force-news/caf-airpower-tour-summer-dates-announced.html

Actually, no...their website says "Farmingdale, NJ" and if you follow this link (http://www.airpowersquadron.org/#!blank/lof7v) you will see Fifi will be at the Monmouth Executive Airport, in Farmingdale, NJ over Memorial Day weekend.

[Gerard]

Actually, no...their website says "Farmingdale, NJ" and if you follow this link (http://www.airpowersquadron.org/#!blank/lof7v) you will see Fifi will be at the Monmouth Executive Airport, in Farmingdale, NJ over Memorial Day weekend.

Speaking of Fifi if you watch "Better Call Saul" Fifi was in one episode!!

[Ronnie]

I usually stalk this place around airshow time.

But it's really quiet in here this year.

No updates? Schedules? Arrivals?

Or is there another place people are discussing this show?

[moose135]

We're still a month out, we won't really hear about arrivals or schedules for another couple of weeks.

[dekdawg21]

Navy Tac Demo was released and it does not include Jones Beach

[Gerard]

We're still a month out, we won't really hear about arrivals or schedules for another couple of weeks.

2 weeks tomorrow!! Woo Hoo!!
BTW now that Stu Leonards is open, parking for watching/spotting in that lot right by the store has become limited!! I did see that even when its pretty busy there was enough space/spots on the other side of the road closer to the fence!! But with that added traffic we need to be more careful and alert as we wander around and even more so if you have young children with you!!

[Chris S]

FYI - looks like the Snowbirds and Breitling Jet Teams will be based over by the AAM and Sheltair for the show.
and I see the AAM is expecting active service A-10s to be visiting over Memorial Day Weekend also for their
Celebration of 75 Years of Republic Aviation "Thunder" too :cool:

http://americanairpowermuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2016-Flyer-670x1024.jpg

[dekdawg21]

FYI - looks like the Snowbirds and Breitling Jet Teams will be based over by the AAM and Sheltair for the show.
and I see the AAM is expecting active service A-10s to be visiting over Memorial Day Weekend also for their
Celebration of 75 Years of Republic Aviation "Thunder" too :cool:

http://americanairpowermuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Memorial-Day-Weekend-2016-Flyer-670x1024.jpg

Would be awesome to see A-10's flying into Republic again!

[gpalz1]

Are they offering any weekend passes this year? I believe they did in the past.

[rkfast]

Any word if the F-35 is now going to be based out of FRG? Guessing still no.

[Chris S]

Any word if the F-35 is now going to be based out of FRG? Guessing still no.

Last I heard the F-35 will still be using ACY and the F-16 will be using ISP for the Jones Beach show.

[dekdawg21]

Any word if the A-10s are static or will be flying?

[fk6065]

No way the F-35 is going to FRG. Based on the care and security they had for the F-35 at MCAS Cherry Point Show they are very protective of the aircraft. When it looked like thunder & lightning they quickly hustled the two F-35's off the runway and into shelter.

Interesting to was that the had the F-22 Demo team's aircraft taped off and under armed security forces during the show.

The A-10's are being brought in by the AAM not the air show so they won't be flying in the show. Based on past visits they will be on display.

[dekdawg21]

Wonder why the F-16's don't go out of Farmingdale. Is it due to runway length? The T-birds have used it in the past.

[Gerard]

The A-10's are being brought in by the AAM not the air show so they won't be flying in the show. Based on past visits they will be on display.

Maybe some FlyBys? Maybe :biggrin:

[fk6065]

Wonder why the F-16's don't go out of Farmingdale. Is it due to runway length? The T-birds have used it in the past.

It is due to the runway length, they prefer a longer runway. T-Birds have used JFK & Islip. I think they used FRG twice, once with the arresting gear and once without.

[fk6065]

Maybe some FlyBys? Maybe :biggrin:

I really don't know, probably have to do with who is paying for the fuel

[fk6065]

The entire Breitling Team is parked on the ramp by Sheltaire

[dekdawg21]

The entire Breitling Team is parked on the ramp by Sheltaire

Wow! Can't believe they're here already!

[Gerard]

Wow! Can't believe they're here already!

Schedule shows they are off till the Jones Beach show so enjoying some LI/NYC vacay time!!

[fk6065]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-98TbffJ/0/L/i-98TbffJ-L.jpg



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[fk6065]

As per the AAM Facebook page they are still waiting for approval from the USAF and the Air National Guard Unit on the A-10's attendance.

[gettysburgerrn]

Any word on the other participants arrival times especially the Blue angels and snow birds?

Ke

[fk6065]

The Blue Angels are performing in Md at the USNA on Wednesday 5-25 in the afternoon.

If if they follow their usual travel policy they will arrive at KFRG Thursday morning. They will have a briefing and then go up and run through circles and landmarks at the beach Thursday afternoon.

Friday morning they have a flyover at the USNA graduation at 10:04AM. Figure they will depart KFRG about 9:00am

After they return they will go up for their full practice at the beach Friday afternoon.

[Chris S]

I drove by Republic this afternoon and saw they've installed the temporary arresting system on the RWY 32 already.

[fk6065]

I drove by Republic this afternoon and saw they've installed the temporary arresting system on the RWY 32 already.

C-130 must have brought it in today. It wasn't out there yesterday at 4:00pm.

Also I would look for Blue Angrl 7 sometime Wednesday afternoon.

[Zee71]

Thanks for the info Fred. I'm looking forward to this coming weekend, and hope Mother Natural provides us with the good weather.

[fk6065]

Thanks for the info Fred. I'm looking forward to this coming weekend, and hope Mother Natural provides us with the good weather.

Thanks Mark I'm trying, but I'm sure there are a lot of people out there with more information than me and hopefully they will share it.

Long range "W" forecast looks good, hope it stay that way.

[Gerard]

Also I would look for Blue Angrl 7 sometime Wednesday afternoon.

My source says around 5PM. And I saw one of my "Memories" post on FB from 2 years ago and the Angels came into FRG around 9AM and yes they did the graduation that year also and left around 9AM then back and flew some media flights though the weather wasnt that great and the Friday practice show was cancelled!!

[dekdawg21]

Great to start getting some info! Has anyone ever done the beach on Thursdays for the circles and landmarks? I never did and was wondering how it is, thinking of heading down after their arrival at Republic.

[fk6065]

Great to start getting some info! Has anyone ever done the beach on Thursdays for the circles and landmarks? I never did and was wondering how it is, thinking of heading down after their arrival at Republic.

It's empty, easy to park and fun to watch. They usually go up around 2:00PM

[Gerard]

It's empty, easy to park and fun to watch. They usually go up around 2:00PM

Same with the Friday practice show!!

[dekdawg21]

Cool, thanks guys! I've done the Friday practice in the past which is more enjoyable to get some nice shots as opposed to Saturday and Sunday.

[gettysburgerrn]

Anyone know if the f-35 will fly as part of the practice show on Friday?

Ken

[Gerard]

Anyone know if the f-35 will fly as part of the practice show on Friday?

And the F-16.

[Mathgod55]

Can someone tell me why the BLue Angels need the temp arresting system.

[Chris S]

Can someone tell me why the BLue Angels need the temp arresting system.

Here's an article that explains why the Blue Angels use a Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) at Airfields they use for Air Shows:

http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2014/07/23/jt-tailhook-meets-cable-blue-angel-no-7-tests-emergency-jet-arrest-system/#.V0MMNfkrLcs

[ANITIX87]

Well...the forecast is quickly turning to ****.

Thunderstorms and rain all day from Friday through Monday. Saturday morning might the only dry spell.

[rkfast]

Well...the forecast is quickly turning to ****.

Thunderstorms and rain all day from Friday through Monday. Saturday morning might the only dry spell.

????

I'm seeing chance of T-storms and warm Friday through Sunday.

https://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=11793

Not perfect, but I wont go and kick a puppy just yet.

[dmfrazzi]

Anyone know when Fat Albert is due in. He usually arrives around the same time as #7, no?

[fk6065]

Well...the forecast is quickly turning to ****.

Thunderstorms and rain all day from Friday through Monday. Saturday morning might the only dry spell.

We do not discuss the W word it is bad luck

[fk6065]

Team Oracle has arrived.

[dekdawg21]

Well...the forecast is quickly turning to ****.

Thunderstorms and rain all day from Friday through Monday. Saturday morning might the only dry spell.

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

[Innes]

Anyone know if the F35 will do a flyby at the airport on Saturday and Sunday for the museum. And if it's doing the Friday airshow.

[Innes]

https://flic.kr/p/HieqQ7Jack links flying Sasquatch is here
https://flic.kr/p/HieqQ7
https://flic.kr/p/HieqQ7

[fk6065]

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

Please stop talking about the "W" word ................

[Gerard]

Any info on Snowbirds arrival?
And has the order of performers been finalized yet?

[dekdawg21]

Any word on when to expect the Snowbirds? Saw on twitter that they will be in DC tomorrow. Does Snowbird 10 come in the day before like BA #7?

[fk6065]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-ThGznLr/0/D/i-ThGznLr-D.jpg

[fk6065]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-79XwBXp/0/D/i-79XwBXp-D.jpg

[fk6065]

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-FQ46Fdz/0/D/i-FQ46Fdz-D.jpg

[fk6065]

Any word on when to expect the Snowbirds? Saw on twitter that they will be in DC tomorrow. Does Snowbird 10 come in the day before like BA #7?

Snowbirds are due in Thursday time TBA

[moose135]

Well...the forecast is quickly turning to ****.
It will be fine, Steve is in Charlotte for NASCAR this weekend... :tongue:

[nikon50bigma]

Will there be any practice runs on Thursday for any of the teams?

[Chris S]

Will there be any practice runs on Thursday for any of the teams?

They'll be some practicing going on Thursday cause the TFR is in effect from 10AM - 3PM EDT daily from May 26 - May 29 :cool:

http://tfr.faa.gov/save_pages/detail_6_6447.html

[Ronnie]

whatever happened to that NYASINFO gentleman?

Really enjoyed his coverage of the air show.

[dmfrazzi]

whatever happened to that NYASINFO gentleman?

Really enjoyed his coverage of the air show.

He had to take some time off. I miss his updates as well!

[Jared Blech]

Snowbird Jets #10 and #11 flying in at 11:30 AM, followed by Jets #1-9 flying in at 1:30 PM.

You're welcome :)

[dekdawg21]

Snowbird Jets #10 and #11 flying in at 11:30 AM, followed by Jets #1-9 flying in at 1:30 PM.

You're welcome :)

Thursday?

[Innes]

Republic billboard reads Blue angle #7 landing wed night 5 pm

[Boxman]

A Marine Corps CH-53E just (@ ~4:40 PM EDT) went screaming by overhead (~500-ft) here in East Meadow, headed southeast toward the Wantagh Parkway. Presumably this is the one that will be landing at Eisenhower Park this weekend.

[nikon50bigma]

From memory... teams have usually used runway 32 for take off and landing. Is this always the case (due to the arresting cable) or will their runway vary with the winds?
I'm just wondering where around the airport I should hang around on Friday/Saturday.

[Gerard]

A Marine Corps CH-53E just (@ ~4:40 PM EDT) went screaming by overhead (~500-ft) here in East Meadow, headed southeast toward the Wantagh Parkway. Presumably this is the one that will be landing at Eisenhower Park this weekend.

Dont presume anything LOL!! Could be, they might have been checking out the LZ!!

[dekdawg21]

From memory... teams have usually used runway 32 for take off and landing. Is this always the case (due to the arresting cable) or will their runway vary with the winds?
I'm just wondering where around the airport I should hang around on Friday/Saturday.

I've only seen them use 32 in the past.

[Gerard]

From memory... teams have usually used runway 32 for take off and landing. Is this always the case (due to the arresting cable) or will their runway vary with the winds?
I'm just wondering where around the airport I should hang around on Friday/Saturday.

Last time Angels were here they did depart 14 and returned 32 at least the time I was there!! So you never know!! If you have a a scanner listen to Tower/Ground. Friday not as crazy traffic on New Highway but dont bother Sat/Sun. Hang out by the movie theater/Home Depot for esay access!! Snowbirds/Breitling will use 1/19, from past experience!! Have fun and be safe!!

[Gerard]

Thursday?

I read from another source Wednesday!!

[Gerard]

As per the AAM Facebook page they are still waiting for approval from the USAF and the Air National Guard Unit on the A-10's attendance.

Have we heard anything yet?

[fk6065]

I read from another source Wednesday!!

Snowbirds are coming Thursday. They have an all day appearance in DC on Wednesday.

[gettysburgerrn]

Any word on when Fat Albert is due in?

Ken

[Jared Blech]

Tweeted at fat Albert's pilot just now, lets see if she responds. It would have to be either early tomorrow morning, or late tonight.

[Chris S]

As per the AAM Facebook page they are still waiting for approval from the USAF and the Air National Guard Unit on the A-10's attendance.

Any update on if the A-10s were approved yet to visit the AAM ??

[imyrless]

Just spoke to a pilot waiting for his flight at Republic. Says he heard the the BA's were arring at noon, but also said no one really knows when (except for the tower which might know 90 minutes out), as they're kind of on their own schedule.

Another photographer standing with me said he saw a sign on 110 that said "7' was arriving at 5:00pm local time and the rest arriving in the morning.

So, IOW, still don't know.

The Noon arrival doesn't make sense if they're doing the Commissioning in Anapolis in the early afternoon today.

Anyone have any more concrete info?

Also, the pilot said they'd be using 32 today.

-Dave-

[Jared Blech]

Just spoke to a pilot waiting for his flight at Republic. Says he heard the the BA's were arring at noon, but also said no one really knows when (except for the tower which might know 90 minutes out), as they're kind of on their own schedule.

Another photographer standing with me said he saw a sign on 110 that said "7' was arriving at 5:00pm local time and the rest arriving in the morning.

So, IOW, still don't know.

The Noon arrival doesn't make sense if they're doing the Commissioning in Anapolis in the early afternoon today.

Anyone have any more concrete info?

Also, the pilot said they'd be using 32 today.

-Dave-

I have concrete info for you, but I don't know how much I can share.

Blue angel 7 comes in today around 5p

Rest of team coming tomorrow morning early AM.

Snowbirds also tomorrow closer to noon.

[dekdawg21]

Just spoke to a pilot waiting for his flight at Republic. Says he heard the the BA's were arring at noon, but also said no one really knows when (except for the tower which might know 90 minutes out), as they're kind of on their own schedule.

Another photographer standing with me said he saw a sign on 110 that said "7' was arriving at 5:00pm local time and the rest arriving in the morning.

So, IOW, still don't know.

The Noon arrival doesn't make sense if they're doing the Commissioning in Anapolis in the early afternoon today.

Anyone have any more concrete info?

Also, the pilot said they'd be using 32 today.

-Dave-

Commissioning? They have the air show in Anapolis today at 2:00 and then the graduation flyover Friday morning at 10am...

[Jared Blech]

Airshow is at 2 today in Annapolis MD. Jets 1-6 + Fat Albert will fly in early AM Thursday morning. Friday Morning, the Blues 1-6 will fly down to Annapolis MD for the graduation ceremony flyover! They will then depart FRG at 2 pm Friday for the practice run at Jones Beach.

Case solved!

[Mathgod55]

What are chances the BA's do a Thursday 2PM practice?

[gettysburgerrn]

Early AM as in what time roughly? (I get up at 345 am for work so my concept of early is a little different than most I imagine...lol)

Thank for the info

Ken

[dekdawg21]

What are chances the BA's do a Thursday 2PM practice?

They will likely do diamond and solo practices Thursday

[Mathgod55]

Thanks

[nikon50bigma]

Will Friday be a full practice show for all teams?
ugh I may only have Friday to see this year's festivities and can't decide if I should do the beach or FRG lol.

[rkfast]

Will Friday be a full practice show for all teams?
ugh I may only have Friday to see this year's festivities and can't decide if I should do the beach or FRG lol.

Plan on a full practice on Friday, but I dont think the Warbirds usually participate in it (gas = $$$$$). Can anyone verify?

[fk6065]

Any update on if the A-10s were approved yet to visit the AAM ??

A-10's confirmed. Anticipated arrival is 3:00PM on Friday.

[rkfast]

A-10's confirmed. Anticipated arrival is 3:00PM on Friday.

BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

[imyrless]

Thank you Jared. Can you offer a rough time so as not to miss the flyover at Republic?

[imyrless]

I was told "Commissioning" by a pilot at FRG, so I looked it up and found this schedule:

http://www.usna.edu/CommissioningWeek/_files/documents/CommWkScheduleOfEvents.pdf

[rkfast]

B/A 7 on its way in. Should be on the ground in a few moments.

[Ronnie]

Any word on the arrival time of Fat Albert?

[Chris S]

A-10's confirmed. Anticipated arrival is 3:00PM on Friday.

That's great news !! :cool:

[Innes]

Fri-sun does the airshow and practice airshow start at 10am or 12 noon. I know last year it was changed and this year bethpage website is reporting a 10am start.

[Gerard]

Early AM as in what time roughly? (I get up at 345 am for work so my concept of early is a little different than most I imagine...lol)

Thank for the info

Ken

Last time two years ago it was around 9AM. They come right back so the round tip, an hour or so? Then when they come back they usually do media flights so you'll see a numbeer of solo or two plane flights!!

[Gerard]

A-10's confirmed. Anticipated arrival is 3:00PM on Friday.

Damn I'll be a the practice show!! Oh well! Just great they are coming in.

[Gerard]

Plan on a full practice on Friday, but I dont think the Warbirds usually participate in it (gas = $$$$$). Can anyone verify?

Yeah I have yet to see the warbirds do a practice show. The demo teams will perform along with a number of the aerobatic solo guys!! Hopefully the F-16, 35 pop by. Oh and for Rob Reider, also a practice show!! :cool: I'll probably head down around 11:30 or so.

[Big Tim #70]

BA 7 said the team will be in at 9am

[dekdawg21]

Damn I'll be a the practice show!! Oh well! Just great they are coming in.

Was thinking the same thing about the practice and A-10 arrival! Oh well, rather hit up the practice.

[GeronimoDF]

Does anyone have a schedule for Saturday yet? Have three young boys and want to bring our boat in just when the Angels start their maneuvers. Thanks

[Chris S]

I just saw on TV that a News 12 Reporter went up with the Breitling Jet Team today and I was just
curious if anyone has heard who's going up with the Blues during their Media Flights on Friday??:cool:

[Chris S]

BA 7 said the team will be in at 9am

Tim, did BA #7 do the test on the arresting system after he arrived today?

[fk6065]

I just saw on TV that a News 12 Reporter went up with the Breitling Jet Team today and I was just
curious if anyone has heard who's going up with the Blues during their Media Flights on Friday??:cool:

Erin Colton News 12 is supposed to go up on Friday

[fk6065]

Tim, did BA #7 do the test on the arresting system after he arrived today?

Yes. I was not there but according to a very reliable source they tested it with the # 7 plane.

[gettysburgerrn]

What time does Fat Albert arrive?

Ken

[Gerard]

Does anyone have a schedule for Saturday yet? Have three young boys and want to bring our boat in just when the Angels start their maneuvers. Thanks

Angels always close the show!! Get there by 2 but not sure how close you can get!!

[Gerard]

Last time two years ago it was around 9AM. They come right back so the round tip, an hour or so? Then when they come back they usually do media flights so you'll see a numbeer of solo or two plane flights!!

This post references Friday the morning flight to Annapolis.

[Joe]

Yes. I was not there but according to a very reliable source they tested it with the # 7 plane.

Hey Chris, Yes, #7 tested the arrestor cable.

[Chris S]

Fred and Joe, thanks for the info !

[fk6065]

Fat Albert inbound. Due in around 7:45-8:00am

[dekdawg21]

They're setting up the arresting gear

[fk6065]

Blue Angels 1 - 6 inbound

[Mathgod55]

Any chance the BA's do a full practice at 2 this afternoon?

[Mathgod55]

thanks

[fk6065]

As per Republic tower Blue Angels due in shortly

[PhoenixOne]

They landed.

[fk6065]

Blue Angels arrived about 9:15am used runway 32

[RepublicAviation]

Any idea if they will use 14 for takeoffs later? Not sure since they landed 32

[fk6065]

Snowbirds arrival pushed back to this afternoon.

[fk6065]

Blue Angel 7 rumored for 11:00am media flight

[fk6065]

Appears Blue Angels have changed their plans for today.

1 - 4 will be going up shortly for circles.

When end they return 5 - 6 will be going up.

[ANITIX87]

Historically, does the stuff NOT based at FRG for the show still do a pass at Republic? (In other words, will I have to go to ISP to catch the F-16 and just forget about the F-35 if I'm at FRG?)

[Gerard]

Appears Blue Angels have changed their plans for today.

1 - 4 will be going up shortly for circles.

When end they return 5 - 6 will be going up.

Yes they departed off of Runway 14 to SW. They all came in 32 earlier. Tower changed runways soon after that!!

[Gerard]

Snowbirds arrival pushed back to this afternoon.

Any approximate time? Not that I have anything to do lol. And with Republic landing departing 19 now that would be great for watching!! We shall see. Thanks for the info.

[zigtronics]

Any one know the call sign for the F-35?

[fk6065]

Blue Angels 1, 2, 3 and 5 went off 14 a little while ago.

The 4 plane had a hard landing and didn't go up.

Sitting on on ramp with 6 & 7.

[dekdawg21]

They're putting on a nice show down at the beach!

[fk6065]

Flight of 4 has returned.

Flight of two just took off

[rkfast]

Flight of 4 has returned.

Flight of two just took off

Landing on 32 or 14?

[RepublicAviation]

Landing on 32 or 14?

Takeoff and landing on 14

[Gerard]

Takeoff and landing on 14

Yes and the return of the flight of four was awesome!! Came in low and fast then left break and in!! I was the guy standing under them at the fence on 110!! LOL!! Waiting for the Flight of 2 to return!!

[Gerard]

Blue Angels 1, 2, 3 and 5 went off 14 a little while ago.

The 4 plane had a hard landing and didn't go up.

Sitting on on ramp with 6 & 7.
Yes Angels 6 and 7 were the Flight of 2

[Gerard]

V-22 Osprey just did a low and fast fly over of Runway 19 then headed out towards the south!!

[rkfast]

Yes Angels 6 and 7 were the Flight of 2Osprey just did a nice flyover down 19

[dekdawg21]

Any word if they're going back up this afternoon?

[dekdawg21]

Solos heading back to frg

[Billbo1970]

I am getting so excited I could just piss myself!! LOL

[fk6065]

6 & 7 have returned.

Osprey was a nice surprise.

Oracle going up

[Gerard]

Snowbirds arrival pushed back to this afternoon.

Any arrival time update?

[fk6065]

Snowbirds after 3:00pm

[RepublicAviation]

FWIW I spoke to the BA merch guys and they said the Blues will be going back up soon.

[Billbo1970]

Fred, I assume the Snowbirds will be arriving from the North? I hope they fly over my shop like Breitling did the other day!! :D

[Gerard]

Thanks all. Need a bathroom break lol:tongue:

[dekdawg21]

FWIW I spoke to the BA merch guys and they said the Blues will be going back up soon.

Their guys are still at the tower on the beach.

[nikon50bigma]

Anyone know if the F-35 and F-16 will be going up tomorrow ?

[fk6065]

Fred, I assume the Snowbirds will be arriving from the North? I hope they fly over my shop like Breitling did the other day!! :D

they are coming up from DC.

Right now now they are using 19 for landings

[fk6065]

Their guys are still at the tower on the beach.

Did they say if they are coming back down

[dekdawg21]

Did they say if they are coming back down

Didn't speak to one of them but they are setting back up and hear many people saying they are after speaking to one of them. Any activity at the jets?

[dekdawg21]

Didn't speak to one of them but they are setting back up and hear many people saying they are after speaking to one of them. Any activity at the jets?

Just heard them call they own the air space

[Gerard]

Just heard them call they own the air space

Flight of 5 departed 15 minutes ago

[EWR757]

Anyone get any good pictures yet or is there a different sub-forum for those??

[Gerard]

Fat Albert just went up off 14 at 2:30

[dekdawg21]

5 ship heading back

[dekdawg21]

Fat Albert heading back

[Gerard]

Fat Albert heading back

Nasty Fly By and Landing!!
Love the Big Guy!
And a single jet just departed 14.
Busy busy day and Snowbirds soon (I guess lol)

[dekdawg21]

What happened to the 5 jet? #7 flew with the diamond and #3 flew lead soli.

[dekdawg21]

Anyone get any good pictures yet or is there a different sub-forum for those??

Got pictures, just need to go through them all.

[EWR757]

Got pictures, just need to go through them all.

Thanks dekdawg, in years past, this particular thread usually produces some of the most impressive photography of the year and I was a bit curious as to the lack of film so far.

[Gerard]

Thanks dekdawg, in years past, this particular thread usually produces some of the most impressive photography of the year and I was a bit curious as to the lack of film so far.

There has been so much flying today I doubt if anyone has even gotten a chance to look at what they've taken!!

[Ronnie]

Any chance of any activity going on after 5pm?

If not, I'll just go home after work, not sleep and patiently wait until my day off tomorrow. Lol

[Gerard]

Snowbirds inbound!! Low approach requested!!

[Gerard]

Snowbirds inbound!! Low approach requested!!

Okay make that 1 Snowbird and a solo Blue Angel just went up (3:50)

[fk6065]

As per Republic Operations all Blue Angel activity for today is completed.

[nikon50bigma]

Based on weather forecasts.... Do you guys think tomorrow will be better spents at the beach or the AAM?

[rkfast]

Based on weather forecasts.... Do you guys think tomorrow will be better spents at the beach or the AAM?

Im going to airport, but for mostly logistical reasons. That is, wifey wants to do beach with her friends Saturday :).

From a purely flight ops standpoint, between the Blues going up and down, the warbirds arriving, and the A-10s coming in, FRG will be plenty busy tomorrow.

[dekdawg21]

Any chance of any activity going on after 5pm?

If not, I'll just go home after work, not sleep and patiently wait until my day off tomorrow. Lol

Doubtful, but you could drive by the terminal and see if the canopy covers and intake covers are on. If they are they're done.

[fk6065]

Snowbirds are reportedly inbound

[gorgon freeman]

What happened to the 5 jet? #7 flew with the diamond and #3 flew lead soli.

#4 had a rough landing so he was grounded

[nikon50bigma]

Im going to airport, but for mostly logistical reasons. That is, wifey wants to do beach with her friends Saturday :).

From a purely flight ops standpoint, between the Blues going up and down, the warbirds arriving, and the A-10s coming in, FRG will be plenty busy tomorrow.

Ahh I just wish I knew what runway they were using so I can post on the perimeter. AAM is only really solid if they use 1/19.
What's everyone else thinking - airport or beach tomorrow?

[fk6065]

Snowbird # 8 just landed

[Innes]

2nd snowbird landed
one of the crewmen came by gave pins to the kids said they had mechanical problems, they will all be coming in around 6pm

[fk6065]

They have been having issues with number 4 for a few days

[fk6065]

Rest of the Snowbirds are inbound

[OB1500]

Any idea when Yankee Lady will be inbound?

[fk6065]

Snowbirds 5 miles out.

[gorgon freeman]

They have been having issues with number 4 for a few days

Saw #4 have a rough landing when they came in earlier

[fk6065]

Snowbirds have landed.

[dekdawg21]

#4 had a rough landing so he was grounded


I know about #4, was on New Highway when it landed and saw it bounce. I was wondering about #5, they only flew #1, #2 and #7 for the diamond and #3 and #6 for the solos at the 2:00 circles. #5 was MIA

[Chris S]

F-16 Demo Team has already arrived at ISP also.

[Gerard]

Ahh I just wish I knew what runway they were using so I can post on the perimeter. AAM is only really solid if they use 1/19.
What's everyone else thinking - airport or beach tomorrow?

Beach for me!! Just saw forecast at 6 and Lee Goldberg convinced me it's a go!! Plus I spent a full day at the airport today and it was incredible! Angels flew multiple flights today and their landings on 14, high speed low flybys then low landings right over my head was incredible!!

[dekdawg21]

Beach again tomorrow! Was awesome today, plus had the scanner going and was able to get the cockpit coms!

[davidxian]

found a video of #4's landing earlier today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiWybmYkl08

[nikon50bigma]

Beach again tomorrow! Was awesome today, plus had the scanner going and was able to get the cockpit coms!

Did you think the beach was better than the boardwalk? Or vice versa?

[fk6065]

Did you think the beach was better than the boardwalk? Or vice versa?

The boardwalk is pretty far away and you would need at least 500-600mm to even get lose to getting close up to the aircraft. Plus you have to contend with everybody walking by you and bumping you.

Down by the water is great, except for the inconsiderate people who run around a splash sand & water on your camera & lens. Yes I know it's a beach.

Today I was at the shore line with a 200-500 and for a lot of the shots I needed to move back 1/3rd of the way up the beach from the water as 200 was to much that close. It was my first time using this lens at this show.

I walked back down to get the high speed pass and Fat Alberts low pass.

So you just kind of have to play it by ear as some performers are closer to the beach and others are further out.

Worst is the lighting as you are shooting into the sun all day. In order to make it work you need to move further east in the morning and shoot west to avoid the backlighting. Then in the afternoon move west of show center and shoot east for better lighting.

Its a tough show to photograph if you just stay in one place.

[Gerard]

Bunch of videos from today!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9_m8nZFLL0&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ&index=5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSmWdU4H2-o&index=4&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY72w5eaHYw&index=2&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW4HtHYLdLk&index=3&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIrixViws28&index=1&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjO_G6fv1xk&index=6&list=LLoPgSOeOFj0TTyCEC_jazpQ

[dekdawg21]

Did you think the beach was better than the boardwalk? Or vice versa?

Agree with what fk6065 said. Go to the beach at the water line. If you go tomorrow you'll be good, if you go sat/sun you'll have to contend with people's beach umbrellas. Boardwalk is always packed for the shows including the practice.

[rkfast]

What time do the B/A depart for Annapolis Fri AM?

Looks like Im headed to the beach now as Ill have my 3 year old in tow. I dont think him hanging on New Highway is a smart idea.

[moose135]

What time do the B/A depart for Annapolis Fri AM?
About 9am

[fk6065]

Blue Angels's 1 through 6 arrival this morning

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-hx73xgH/0/L/i-hx73xgH-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-hZXVwqn/0/L/i-hZXVwqn-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-R9TvrFD/0/L/i-R9TvrFD-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-hQtPJ8W/0/L/i-hQtPJ8W-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-WQX7RK4/0/L/i-WQX7RK4-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-zk5KdNx/0/L/i-zk5KdNx-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-WkJS86t/0/L/i-WkJS86t-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-X6NT8DV/0/L/i-X6NT8DV-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-5T9vts2/0/L/i-5T9vts2-L.jpg

[fk6065]

Taking off for morning circles ............https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-J3QWmR7/0/L/i-J3QWmR7-L.jpg

[fk6065]

Blue Angel 4 on final approach this afternoon

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-DjPrJXV/0/L/i-DjPrJXV-L.jpg

[fk6065]

USMC V-22 Osprey from VMM-261 "The Raging Bulls" did a fly over on their way to a demo at Massapequa High School

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-647ZzBH/0/L/i-647ZzBH-L.jpg

[fk6065]

Couple from The Beach this afternoon

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-83mK9kf/0/L/i-83mK9kf-L.jpg

High Speed Pass

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-WPKD7Db/0/L/i-WPKD7Db-L.jpg

[fk6065]

And some Snowbird action

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-HRJRvwn/0/L/i-HRJRvwn-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-p4BpRR4/0/L/i-p4BpRR4-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-8dwfgxs/0/L/i-8dwfgxs-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-MZDHgVV/0/L/i-MZDHgVV-L.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/My-Smug-Mug/n-MTwKGQ/i-LHQbshX/0/L/i-LHQbshX-L.jpg

[moose135]

Some images from Thursday...

Blue Angels arriving

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-2DBmmDh/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_017-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-kDCHTG7/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_008-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-XM8Vpwj/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_018-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-NJCBsLh/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_021-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-WCDGqLr/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_025-XL.jpg

Snowbirds arriving

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-tSkf4W4/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_005-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-FfVB4H7/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_011-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-TZVN4p2/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_012-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-dMfzLvb/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_015-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-WFQDRZp/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_007-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-2mjQkxd/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_010-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-kjSPGdg/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_026-XL.jpg

https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/Air-Shows/Jones-Beach-Air-Show-2016/i-CFVCW5z/0/XL/JM_2016_05_26_Jones_Beach_Air_Show_027-XL.jpg

[Innes]

Agree with what fk6065 said. Go to the beach at the water line. If you go tomorrow you'll be good, if you go sat/sun you'll have to contend with people's beach umbrellas. Boardwalk is always packed for the shows including the practice.
Last year on Sunday I went to the water line and got great shots. Bring a lens cloth for the salt water overspray from the ocean.
edit
anybody notice you can't type salt water in one word watch what happens sal****er is this a forum thing. Lol

[fk6065]

Republic Operations stating Blue Angels taking off at 9:00am for Md.

[Gerard]

Agree with what fk6065 said. Go to the beach at the water line. If you go tomorrow you'll be good, if you go sat/sun you'll have to contend with people's beach umbrellas. Boardwalk is always packed for the shows including the practice.

Just arrived at the beach and it's beautiful!!And getting crowded. Parking Lot 6 filling up pretty quickly!!
Enjoy the day everyone!

[nikon50bigma]

Jst got to lot 4... Ahh that hazy sky =/

[Ronnie]

How bad are the crowds? Is it starting to look like the weekend crowd?

[dekdawg21]

Came back one short, any info?

[nikon50bigma]

Really not too bad at all right now. Flight school is flying at the beach now.

[fk6065]

Came back one short, any info?


Who? The Blue Angels? They were having a lot of issues this morning and took off later than expected.

[dekdawg21]

Who? The Blue Angels? They were having a lot of issues this morning and took off later than expected.

#5 which was the 2 seater. Capt. Higgins went up in the backseat

[Billbo1970]

Beach again tomorrow! Was awesome today, plus had the scanner going and was able to get the cockpit coms!

Can you get the cockpit coms on one of the mobile apps, and if so what channel?!?!?! :D

[fk6065]

B-17 Yankee Lady inbound due in beternal 12pm & 1pm

[dekdawg21]

Can you get the cockpit coms on one of the mobile apps, and if so what channel?!?!?! :D

Not sure but don't believe so.

[OB1500]

B-17 Yankee Lady inbound due in beternal 12pm & 1pm

Yankee Lady @ AAM

[gorgon freeman]

Anything down by beach?

[dekdawg21]

Anything down by beach?
F-16 just dud their demo, flight of F-35, F-16 and P-51 just finished. Blues com tower setting up

[nikon50bigma]

Will warbirds be giving rides later at the AAM?

[gorgon freeman]

Any idea when the a-10s will be arriving?

[OB1500]

Any idea when the a-10s will be arriving?
I had heard 3pm

[LEIP]

A10 is parked at AAM

[nikon50bigma]

Jst wrapped up at the beach. Anything going on at FRG?

[fk6065]

Jst wrapped up at the beach. Anything going on at FRG?

P-40, P-47 and B-17 landed a short while ago.

Still waiting on on the two A-10's

[ch2tdriver]

I was up with my student at FRG today. We took off just after noon and heard the Mustang, F-35 and F-16 making a low approach down 19. On the break the Mustang landed, the F-16 went to ISP and the F-35 requested a freq to go to ACY through JFK Class B in order to stay clear of the TFR. On the way back in just after 1pm we shared the FRG traffic pattern with the Snowbirds! We landed 19 and cleared at the intersection while they flew right overhead. So cool.

[ch2tdriver]

A10 is parked at AAM No, that's the resident static A-10. :redface:

[ch2tdriver]

Can you get the cockpit coms on one of the mobile apps, and if so what channel?!?!?! :D YES...From Phil at W2LIE
http://www.w2lie.net/news.php
For the last 11 years, we have brought you the action from the Jones Beach Air Show via our live streams and have posted frequency lists for you to take with you to the beach. I am please to announce that we are not breaking our long standing tradition!
You will be able to listen to our live feed as in previous years
you can go to our Live Feed Page and look for the special feed
if you are mobile, download Scanner Radio (For Android), or Scanner Radio Deluxe (For iOS) and listen on the go!
And you will be able to follow the action using ProScan!
Download the free client at [link] and look for the Jones Beach Air Show.
For the frequency list for 2016 Jones Beach Air Show, please visit this link for the full list.
If you see a frequency or performer who isn't listed, please forward me the info.
The live feed is will be launched on May 26th - so that you may hear some of the performers come into Republic Airport (Farmingdale, NY).

[fk6065]

A-10'a arrived at AAM around 5:30pm.

[Chris S]

That LOW approach the F-35A did and the high speed pass by the F-16 on RWY 19 was very cool to see at FRG today!!:cool:

I just found this crappy smartphone video of it on Youtube to give you an idea what it looked like.
Hopefully someone else got a much better video it today.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6igcCwNqcI

[Gerard]

It was a beautiful day at the beach though I know some of you photog guys will complain about lightning and stuff :tongue::rolleyes::smile: Pretty crowded, the most Ive seen at a practice show but also it was such a lovely day a lot of it was people just out to the beach and no clue they'd run into an air show!! And just so great to hang at show central either on the beach or boardwalk and be able to easily get around!! Snowbirds came in from over the Water Tower and then disappeared out over the water for about 10 minutes but when they came in they did a nice show!! Maybe just getting their bearings since they havent flown here in a few years!! But what happened to the Breitling Team? I guess they didn't want to practice? As usual the Angels did a magnificent show!! With the clear sky they looked like they were flying right into the sun!! And of course one of the solo guys, as usual, did a low and fast run over the crowd literally having everyone jumping out of their skins, and loving it!! And one thing I saw while the Angels were performing and were back over on the Bay side and I was watching with my binocs I thought I saw a small fixed wing that possibly broke the TFR? He was moving to the East but I thought WTF is he doing there. Anyone hear or see anything?
Well anyone who's going Sat/Sun be prepared for a great show and dont forget the sunscreen!! It was pretty sunny out there today!

[Gerard]

Will warbirds be giving rides later at the AAM?

Go to their website!! You have to make reservations!!

[gettysburgerrn]

Anyone know why the Brietlings didn't fly today?

Ken

[dekdawg21]

It was a beautiful day at the beach though I know some of you photog guys will complain about lightning and stuff :tongue::rolleyes::smile: Pretty crowded, the most Ive seen at a practice show but also it was such a lovely day a lot of it was people just out to the beach and no clue they'd run into an air show!! And just so great to hang at show central either on And one thing I saw while the Angels were performing and were back over on the Bay side and I was watching with my binocs I thought I saw a small fixed wing that possibly broke the TFR? He was moving to the East but I thought WTF is he doing there. Anyone hear or see anything?
Well anyone who's going Sat/Sun be prepared for a great show and dont forget the sunscreen!! It was pretty sunny out there today!

I heard it on my scanner, the comm cart called and aircraft in the airspace behind the crowd (think they said a mile out) they do called for the diamond to continue the vertical pitch menuevor and Doc and another guy were looking for him. The plane cleared out after a few minutes, sure that guy will get an earfull. Side note there was a Cessna that wasn't responding yesterday to Republic Tower on final and the tower finally got hold of him on the ground and let his displease be known, pilot said his radio was malfunctioning.

[dekdawg21]

Anyone know why the Brietlings didn't fly today?

Ken

Was wondering the same thing! And are the Golden Knights not attending the show? Though I saw the listed.

[rkfast]

Heard about a p47 that crashed by the intrepid this evening. Anyone know what's up? NY post is reporting it. Is it jackys revenge?

[Gerard]

Heard about a p47 that crashed by the intrepid this evening. Anyone know what's up? NY post is reporting it. Is it jackys revenge?

Multiple reports ID it as a P-47 in the Hudson!! Major SAR rescue going on. Hearing a lot of different reports but until confirmed not posting here!! Let's just say a prayer for whomever it might be!!

[Gerard]

Was wondering the same thing! And are the Golden Knights not attending the show? Though I saw the listed.
Golden Knights came in today

[Gerard]

I heard it on my scanner, the comm cart called and aircraft in the airspace behind the crowd (think they said a mile out) they do called for the diamond to continue the vertical pitch menuevor and Doc and another guy were looking for him. The plane cleared out after a few minutes, sure that guy will get an earfull. Side note there was a Cessna that wasn't responding yesterday to Republic Tower on final and the tower finally got hold of him on the ground and let his displease be known, pilot said his radio was malfunctioning.

Thanks!! And he should get more than an earful!! Could've been really bad if......
And I also heard that with the Cessna yesterday!!

[dekdawg21]

Just saw a report on facebook stating a P-47 from the American Airpower Museun went down in the Hudson River today. The pilot had to ditch and according to the report I heard, it is not know if the pilot made it out okay.

[Gerard]

Just saw a report on facebook stating a P-47 from the American Airpower Museun went down in the Hudson River today. The pilot had to ditch and according to the report I heard, it is not know if the pilot made it out okay.

It is confirmed that it's the P-47 from the AAM but hearing conflicting accounts on the pilot!!

[rkfast]

http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/wwii-plane-from-american-airpower-museum-crashes-officials-1.11849967

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/small-plane-carrying-people-lands-hudson-river-article-1.2652690

There is video of the crash on the NYDN link.

I dont think its Dan Dameo. Either way, pilot is OK.

We've lost Jacky's Revenge. Well, that sucks.

[fk6065]

http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/wwii-plane-from-american-airpower-museum-crashes-officials-1.11849967

I dont think its Dan Dameo. Either way, pilot is OK.

We've lost Jacky's Revenge. Well, that sucks.

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

[dekdawg21]

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

NJSP twitter states survivor may not be pilot which I hope is untru. They also are stating that the plane is to be scrapped by the Army Core of Engineers which I hope is also untrue and seems too soon to be contemplating as I would think the FAA would want a look at it.

[Gerard]

NJSP twitter states survivor may not be pilot which I hope is untru. They also are stating that the plane is to be scrapped by the Army Core of Engineers which I hope is also untrue and seems too soon to be contemplating as I would think the FAA would want a look at it.

The original NJSPD Twitter feed was wrong!! They said they had the pilot but it was only someone who jumped in water to help. But that didn't stop the Media from running with the story which they have since backtracked on. I'm sadly hearing it's not a rescue mission anymore but a recovery!!

[Joe]

Sadly, they just recovered the pilots body.

[gpalz1]

Very sad news. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.

[dekdawg21]

The original NJSPD Twitter feed was wrong!! They said they had the pilot but it was only someone who jumped in water to help. But that didn't stop the Media from running with the story which they have since backtracked on. I'm sadly hearing it's not a rescue mission anymore but a recovery!!

Yeah, there was way to much inaccurate info stated originally. Sad to hear about the pilot.