Airshow

[xr6fa]

Hi guys,

Just wondering anybody here going to the 2009 airshow at Avalon.

[Rob's 76 Effy]

No need to, we have Richmond RAAF just up the road to go to LoL, they put on a desent show

[Bucknaked]

I read somewhere that Richmond will no longer run any airshows.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Yeah I'll probably be going with a mate who is a big propeller head. Well actually he prefers turbines lol.

I haven't been for about 10 years though so I hope it's still a good show.

[gtfpv]

someone keep me informed . it's 1st of heard of it . whens it on . ??

[Rob's 76 Effy]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I read somewhere that Richmond will no longer run any airshows.

Not saying it isn't true but this is the 1st i've heard of this, would be a big shame if Richmond did loose this. But times are a changing

[cycle myth]

I went a few years ago and really enjoyed it (manage your exit plans though).

I'm not sure about this is year - can't find a listing of displays on their site usually means not a lot to offer.

I doubt the F22 of the poster would be there and no real russian participation of migs or su's.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by gtfpv

someone keep me informed . it's 1st of heard of it . whens it on . ??

You serious? Its massive.

I lived in Geelong for 6 years and never got around to having a look which I regret now. Would mind going this year though.

I have no real interest in planes as such, but would be a fighter pilot any day of the week if the opportunity came up.

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by Polyal

You serious? Its massive.

I lived in Geelong for 6 years and never got around to having a look which I regret now. Would mind going this year though.

I have no real interest in planes as such, but would be a fighter pilot any day of the week if the opportunity came up.

never been before . it's the 1st of heard of it this year . i've often heard of it other years , after it is finished .

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by Explorer_Me

Not saying it isn't true but this is the 1st i've heard of this, would be a big shame if Richmond did loose this. But times are a changing

I think the last show was in 06. I'm not 100% sure on the details so don't quote me on it. I'm positive I heard or read somewhere. I couldn't find anything on the net, so maybe what I heard was not true. I'm keen to find out for sure.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by gtfpv

never been before . it's the 1st of heard of it this year . i've often heard of it other years , after it is finished .

Im pretty sure its a bi-annual event now.

I remember driving to Melb and these huge plans and helicopters where all over the place; awesome to see.

[burnz]

vid highlites here
http://www.airshow.net.au/avalon2009/index.html

[SB076]

I will probably go, its fantastic I have been to a few well worth it

To feel (yes feel) and F111 take off about 100 meters away is incredibly - something you need to experiece. Aussie Tigers should put on a good display and the F-18's and F111 (providing they are servicable should do well too) Then it just comes down to what internationals turn up - Russians are great but I doubt they will be there - about 6 years ago the Su-27 pilot was incredible as was the Antanov (think someone told him he was in a Su-27 - very impressive for such a large plane)

[Polyal]

What sucks is that the current $$ issue might stop some from coming all the way to Oz :(

[Captain Falcon]

I'll be going, i've been to the last few. Pretty good day out.

Last year the had a B52 do a fly-by (google it if you don't know what they are) was an awesome sight. But pretty much every year they have the stock standard F-16, F-15, f-18 Hornet (RAAF) and Superhornet (USAF) stunt planes and the like.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Originally Posted by SB076

I will probably go, its fantastic I have been to a few well worth it

To feel (yes feel) and F111 take off about 100 meters away is incredibly - something you need to experiece. Aussie Tigers should put on a good display and the F-18's and F111 (providing they are servicable should do well too) Then it just comes down to what internationals turn up - Russians are great but I doubt they will be there - about 6 years ago the Su-27 pilot was incredible as was the Antanov (think someone told him he was in a Su-27 - very impressive for such a large plane)

Yeah I have fond memories of the Antanov. It was over 10 years ago now but the sight of a huge jumbo flying slow circles just meters off the ground was amazing!

[MrXr6Tickford]

I could be going with my dad and uncle, looking forward to it if i can get the time off work.

[SB076]

Originally Posted by Powdered Toast Man

Yeah I have fond memories of the Antanov. It was over 10 years ago now but the sight of a huge jumbo flying slow circles just meters off the ground was amazing!

Same, even some of the tight banks the pilot did, there were far smaller planes there that never attempted some of the things that pilot did.

Plus watching the Su-27 performing a cobra (?? think they called it that) and the double cobra were incredible (basically reversing direction in a very small amount of airspace)

[AusM]

There will be some F22s on deployment in Guam around airshow time, so there's a better chance that they will make the next half of trip to Aus... I guess they won't be promoted until definite, and that depends on what oil-producing countries Obama wants to take over and when...

[Brent]

Originally Posted by SB076

I will probably go, its fantastic I have been to a few well worth it

To feel (yes feel) and F111 take off about 100 meters away is incredibly - something you need to experiece. Aussie Tigers should put on a good display and the F-18's and F111 (providing they are servicable should do well too) Then it just comes down to what internationals turn up - Russians are great but I doubt they will be there - about 6 years ago the Su-27 pilot was incredible as was the Antanov (think someone told him he was in a Su-27 - very impressive for such a large plane)

Ah yes, I remember the Su-27 and the Antonov very fondly. The plane control that the Russian pilot showed in that Su was the most awesome piece of flying I've ever seen. God, that plane looked so fantastic!!!........10 times better than the F-15s, Hornets etc.

[JerseyVics]

I'd like to attend this show if possible.

[JC260]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I read somewhere that Richmond will no longer run any airshows.

Unfortunately its not upto Richmond. Big PR events such as this are organised through and with canberra's approval.
Don't get me wrong, we would love to host another show in sunny (pharking hot & humid) Richmond but there's nothing in the forseable future AFAIK.

Here's a photo taken at the last RAAF Richmond Airshow. USAF C-17 hitting reverse thrust, believe it or not this is considered 'normal' for these engines and didn't cause any damage.

[discus177]

I'm flying down with a pilot mate of mine from Brisbane, we're both doing our flight training though he's in the later stages, i advise any aviation buff to go as it will be one of the last F111 [pig] performances for quite some time as they're planned to be retired in 2010!

Cheers

[JerseyVics]

is it true admission is like $160 bux?

[Magna]

Originally Posted by JerseyVics

is it true admission is like $160 bux?

for a gold pass, general admission is like 50 bux

http://www.airshow.net.au/avalon2009...-visitors.html

defence people get in free :

[needaXYGT]

What sucks is that the current $$ issue might stop some from coming all the way to Oz

Not realy a money issue when your talking about the defence forces, its more of a convenience issue!

[rocketscientist]

Ive been too every Avalon, and it is getting progressively worse. With a little more than a month out and not a single indication of what the likely flying schedule will be. Look for a large RAAF contingent a small USAF display, and minimal Warbird attendance. By all reports the organizers aren't keen to pay the Warbird owners an appropriate fee for their time.

[Mark351]

I'll watch it all from my verandah

[One Drone]

Defence personnel get in free? yay!

[AusM]

Originally Posted by One Drone

Defence personnel get in free? yay!

It used to be Friday only and in uniform...