AirShow 2017

**cripesamighty** · 6th March 2017, 10:49 PM

Not to disparage the JSF too much, but they are just being careful. It's almost certainly not a software issue they are concerned about but a fundamental issue with the design. Due to trying to cut the weight down, the fuel now also doubles up as hydraulic fluid in certain sections of the airframe. I'll leave you to figure out if that is a smart idea in a combat aircraft. They are currently still working on finding a reliable back up system to put out any flames after a lightning strike or combat damage - hence no storm flying. Unlike other aircraft hit by a lightning, there is a very good chance the JSF would explode in a rather large fireball as the main fuel tank goes up, and that is rather embarrassing on the way to an airshow! Like most technical hiccups they will get that little glitch sorted eventually. Throw enough money at a problem and you can solve most things.

**jsp** · 7th March 2017, 12:22 AM

Was a great event, good entertainment for the masses. Don't wish to offend in regards to the jsf.

Once again like the raaf airshow a highlight for me was the accessibility of the air crews and their willingness to have a chat. Learnt why they are upgrading the raaf base I live near as no one locally would tell me.

Bit disappointed with the event from a plane spotting point of view as organisation was poor, maybe there were other unknown factors.

Disappointed they didn't display the md 10 tanker either.

Also found out after getting there my telephoto lens had packed up

**jsp** · 8th March 2017, 11:27 PM

I'm sure some of the photographers will post and show me up

Just a few:

**Pickles2** · 9th March 2017, 07:10 AM

jsp,...fantastic images.
We left before the Meteor flew,...what did it do, low passes etc, on its own or with the other warbirds?
Thanks, Pickles

**jsp** · 9th March 2017, 10:40 AM

The meteor did a bit of both, a few runs on its own and with a few war birds, the warhawk and the spit fire. I think it may have gone up with a few others on the Sunday, I went Friday and Sunday.

I'm quite fond of the meteor, although my personal fav's are the cargo/transport planes and the orion p3's, two of which just buzzed my house

The Meteor did far more and put on a fantastic display at the 2014 Pt Cook RAAF air show, I would highly recommend if you can get along to the next RAAF show.

**carlschmid2002** · 9th March 2017, 09:30 PM

Great show. I was there on Thursday. In two years time we should have an AULRO catch up.

**Mick_Marsh** · 9th March 2017, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

Great show. I was there on Thursday. In two years time we should have an AULRO catch up.

We did.
Free chili snags.

**Bytemrk** · 9th March 2017, 09:52 PM

Originally Posted by jsp

I'm sure some of the photographers will post and show me up

This photographer stupidly didn't go - so is looking at your images with great envy.... nice work!

**jsp** · 9th March 2017, 10:41 PM

Connie has to be one of my favs, I plan on heading upto HARS when I get my range rover camper finished. Connie possibly leaks more oil

Sadly they didn't do the full handling demo of the globy this year

After finding out my job allows me to get a trade pass, I was gutted I didn't get one and go earlier as I would love to have a look inside the 124! I spent some time inside the Ilyushin Il-76 at the 95 air show and would love to compare it to the antonov.

Surely you guys can add some pics!

**Homestar** · 10th March 2017, 04:36 AM

Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

Great show. I was there on Thursday. In two years time we should have an AULRO catch up.

I was there every day - and still there but today will see us fully bumped out, so a bit of a relief I must say.

I had an open offer to catch up with people and a few took that up, and a lucky 1 or 2 got a behind the scenes look at where I work from and the BBQ Is generally always on.

Will catch up next time.

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