Avalon Airshow 2013 - anyone going?

[jsp]

Hey guys,

airshow time again, anyone going? Babicat?

Pity there is a few less than last time but bet it turns out to be a blast!

Looks like I will have a look about on the Friday.

AIRSHOW 2013 - AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW AND AEROSPACE & DEFENCE EXPOSITION - 26 February to 3 March 2013 GEELONG VICTORIA (http://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2013/public-airshow/)

The F22 will be up and flying which should be cool! Wish to B1 was going.


provisional flying
display program

The listings for the Provisional Flying Display Program are a guide to flying display content only. They are NOT the final flying display programme. Performers are listed provisionally. Display content and sequencing are subject to change.

FRIDAY 1 MARCH
Approximate flying time 1430 - 2100



Aircraft

Display



Airvan GA-8

Parachute Drop with Flags



Pitts S-1

Aerobatics



F-18F

RAAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



C-17

USAF Handling Demo



Schweizer Helo

Novelty Flying



Boeing Stearman

UK Wing Walkers



Pitts & Extra

Tinstix Opposition Aerobatics



Extra 300

Competition Aerobatics Demo



Meteor/Sabre

Vintage Jet Formation



MXS-R

Competition Aerobatics Demo



Spitfire/P51/P40

Warbirds Formation



F-22

USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



Pitts S2S

Competition Aerobatics Demo



F-16

USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



4x F18F

RAAF Formation Display



4x F18F

RAAF Airfield Attack



Hawk

RAAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



Super Constellation

Take off and Flypast



Airvan/Paras

Night Parachutes with Flares



Super Constellation

Night Circuit to Land



Schweizer Helicopter

Flying Fireworks



Jet Salto Glider

Night Gliding with Fireworks



C-130

RAAF Flare Drop



WALL OF FIRE

FIREWORKS




SATURDAY 2 MARCH
Approximate flying time 0945 – 1600



Aircraft

Display



Airvan GA-8

Parachute Drop with Flags



Pitts S-1

Aerobatics



F-16 Fighting Falcon

USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



Vintage Trainers

RAAF Museum Formation



Pitts S2S

Competition Aerobatics Demo



Drover ,DC-3 & C-47t

Vintage Propellor Transport



C-17 Globemaster

RAAF Tactical Transport



Extra 300

Competition Aerobatics Demo



F-18F

RAAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



Pitts & Extra

Tinstix Opposition Aerobatics



Catalina

Vintage Maritime Display



AP3C Orion

RAAF Modern Maritime



Salto Jet Glider

Glider Aerobatics



Spitfire/P51/P40/Boomerang

Warbirds Formation



Meteor/Sabre

Vintage Jet Formation



F-22 Raptor

USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



MXS-R

Racing and Aerobatics Demo



Caribou

Veteran Tactical Transport



C-17 Globemaster

RAAF Jet Tactical Transport



Boeing Stearman

UK Wing Walkers



Schweizer Helicopter

Novelty Flying



Lockheed 12 and Hudson

Twin twins Display



Extra 300

Wing Suit Flyer and Aerobatics



Super Constellation

Classic Airliner



6x PC9

RAAF Roulettes Formation



4x F18F Super Hornet

RAAF Jet Formation Display



C-130

RAAF Tactical Transport Demo



Hawk

RAAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



4x F18F Super Hornet

RAAF Airfield Attack



SUNDAY 3 MARCH
Approximate flying time 0945 – 1600



Aircraft

Display



Airvan GA-8

Parachute Drop with Flags



Pitts S-1

Aerobatics



6x PC9 Trainer

RAAF Roulettes Formation



Vintage Trainers

RAAF Museum Formation



F-16 Fighting Falcon

USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



Pitts S2S

Competition Aerobatics Demo



Drover ,DC-3 & C-47t

Vintage Propellor Transport



Extra 300

Competition Aerobatics Demo



F-18F

RAAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



C-17 Globemaster

RAAF Tactical Transport



Pitts & Extra 300

Tinstix Opposition Aerobatics



Catalina

Vintage Maritime Display



AP3C Orion

RAAF Modern Maritime



Salto Jet Glider

Glider Aerobatics



Spitfire/P51/P40/Boomerang

Warbirds Formation



Meteor and Sabre

Vintage Jet Formation



F-22 Raptor

USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



Boeing Stearman

UK Wing Walkers



Super Constellation

Classic Airliner



MXS-R

Racing and Aerobatics Demo



Caribou

Veteran Tactical Transport



C-17 Globemaster

RAAF Tactical Transport



Schweizer Helicopter

Novelty Flying



Extra 300

Wing Suit Flyer and Aerobatics



Lockheed 12 and Hudson

Twin twins Display



4x F18F Super Hornet

RAAF Jet Formation Display



C-130

RAAF Tactical Transport Demo



Hawk

RAAF Fast Jet Aerobatics



4x F18F Super Hornet

RAAF Airfield Attack

[weeds]

i must get to this one year......

[boofdtl]

Going Sunday with the family hope its not to hot...

[VladTepes]

Would love to go but too far and cant get time off.

[AndrewGJones]

would love to, pesky continent in the way though and funds are tight.

[Mick_Marsh]

I intend to go.

[VladTepes]

Would people going PLEASE take videos of the F-22, Super Connie, ex-mil jet formations, etc. PLEASE.

[stallie]

I'll be there prob on Sat with the family.

I was to be there on the trade days with our aircraft, but just been told I'm flying elsewhere. Can't complain.

[Blknight.aus]

Working from a RAAF base.

If I NEVER see another fast jet or cargo jet doing funny stuff......

Enjoy the show, the 22 raptor (if it shows) and superhornet will be worth the watching

[jsp]

well the B52 came in this afternoon!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/145.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/146.jpg

The F22 Raptors came in on Friday.

[Homestar]

Yep, I'm there every day from sparrows fart to stumps.

They let a Raptor off its chain this afternoon for a wander around.... I'll try to get a vid next time - I was away from the office when it took off and didn't have my camera near me, but DAMN!!!! Those things are off the hook. I've never seen anything with that sort of power. Easily pulled up into a vertical climb, and it almost has a better turning circle in the air than a truck does on the ground. No idea what sort of G's the pilot did doing some of those turns.:)

The C-17 is awesome to watch as well. The Pilot seems to think when there is no cargo on board that he is in a stunt plane... The display starts with a VERY steep climb from takeoff, then some turns that just shouldn't be possible in a aircraft that size.

Plus plenty of other cool stuff. The Breitling wing walkers are pretty damn hot too...

If anyone ends up there, let me know what day and PM me your phone number and I'll catch up for a chat.

Will have plenty of pics and vids at the end of it all for those not lucky enough to get there.

It is the best event of the year...

[Landover]

I was thinking of taking my son on Saturday for a look. I haven't even checked out ticket prices yet. If I go I'll give you a call there Gav.

[Homestar]

Just been out sticking the light towers on around the place - a lot of people heading out, and quite a few more coming in for the evening. The thing that amazed ne was how many people had lost their car... Not stolen - just can't find them.

Spent an hour running people around finding them. Every person I helped had under estemated how far out they had parked. It's only because I was in and out the carpark a few times this morning that I knew roughly where cars were going at what time and this helped narrow it down.

If someone had a stand near the main gate with "Cars found - $20" and a golf cart, they could make some dollars. If you spent the day in the carpark keeping an eye on the traffic coming in, you could find 10 or 12 cars an hour without issue. 5 hours of people trying to find their cars - I bet you could come close to pocketing $1,000.

I had to leave as I still have things to do, but there are a LOT of people milling around out there now still looking.

Really sad - some of them were in tears. Not a great way to finish the day...:(

[jsp]

Friday was a great day!

this year you seem to be able to get up close and touch a few more than the previous years.

Inside a 1961 B52 front wheel bay:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1234.jpg

Looking out from under a B52 wing:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1235.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1236.jpg

The F22 Raptors, OMG ! Just as good if not better than the sukhoi displays of the 90's!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1237.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1238.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1239.jpg

I had a great day, took thousands of photo's, and met up with Gavin (Babicat) for a chat and he was a real nice guy with a great job ;)

[Mick_Marsh]

Just been out sticking the light towers on around the place - a lot of people heading out, and quite a few more coming in for the evening. The thing that amazed ne was how many people had lost their car... Not stolen - just can't find them.

Spent an hour running people around finding them. Every person I helped had under estemated how far out they had parked. It's only because I was in and out the carpark a few times this morning that I knew roughly where cars were going at what time and this helped narrow it down.

If someone had a stand near the main gate with "Cars found - $20" and a golf cart, they could make some dollars. If you spent the day in the carpark keeping an eye on the traffic coming in, you could find 10 or 12 cars an hour without issue. 5 hours of people trying to find their cars - I bet you could come close to pocketing $1,000.

I had to leave as I still have things to do, but there are a LOT of people milling around out there now still looking.

Really sad - some of them were in tears. Not a great way to finish the day...:(
Guess what.
Yep, I lost the Commodore.
Easy to do.

Was down there today. I'll be better prepared in 2015. I'll take a couple of balls of twine. Tie one end to the door handle.

It's an excellent event. I loved wandering around the light aircraft that were on display.
The tents the RAAF had set up were amazing. A tent with airconditioning. Got to get one of them for the next camp in Wombat.

[Homestar]

Guess what.
Yep, I lost the Commodore.
Easy to do.

Was down there today. I'll be better prepared in 2015. I'll take a couple of balls of twine. Tie one end to the door handle.

It's an excellent event. I loved wandering around the light aircraft that were on display.
The tents the RAAF had set up were amazing. A tent with airconditioning. Got to get one of them for the next camp in Wombat.

You should have sung out, I would have helped you find it - got a perfect trike rate there the other night. If you know what time you got there, I could work out roughly where you ended up.

Sounds like you found it eventually.

I have photos and videos, but my Internet connection has sucked for the last few days. Once I've got Telstra to sort it, I'll uplad them.

[sschmez]

Ooooppps, only just saw this thread.
Was a great day.
Did the train from Southern Cross/Shuttle thing ... worked really well.

[Mick_Marsh]

There was a Landy working the tarmac on Sunday.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/1088.jpg