Aerospace and AZ Days - Davis Monthan - DISCUSSION THREAD

[leaky_tiki]

Don't know if this has been posted yet or not, but sounds like it'll be a good one.

http://www.dm.af.mil/library/aerospaceandazdays.asp

[John S]

Does anyone plan on carpooling down to Tucson for the show?  How about El Centro and returning that night?  Would like to get in a couple shows with one T-Birds and one Blue Angels before I move back east.  Don't think my wife would be up for these and I don't want to drive solo to them.  I sure more will happen as it gets closer.  By the way I'm out in San Tan Valley (Queen Creek), Ironwood and Ocotillo.

John

[Ned Harris]

The DM show this year will feature a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) demonstration simulating the rescue of a downed pilot behind enemy lines. The demo will include four A-10s, two F-16s, two HH-60G Pave Hawks, one HC-130P and seven pararescue team members. They will likely be practicing this during the week leading up to the air show.

[Ned Harris]

The best photos are usually on the arrival days when all the aircraft come in for the static diplays. Arrivals are on Wed, Thursday and Friday with the majority coming in on Thursday. Mark your calendars now and plan to come to Tucson on Thursday March 18th.

[scottcolbath]

The best photos are usually on the arrival days when all the aircraft come in for the static diplays. Arrivals are on Wed, Thursday and Friday with the majority coming in on Thursday. Mark your calendars now and plan to come to Tucson on Thursday March 18th.

This sounds like a good one. I did something like this back when Scottsdale still had their show. My son and I got to stand about as close as one can get to a Harrier as it landed. It was excellent.

Is there a particular location where you guys go to take arrival pictures?

I could kill two birds with one stone on this day. Get some great shots, and have a Sonoran hot dog done right.

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

BTW, that link at the top was not working for me. I found this one:

http://www.dm.af.mil/library/aerospace&azdays.asp

S.C.

[jslugman]

F-35 scheduled.... :-). I can hear the rough-drafts of complaint letters being written already!

[Joe Copalman]

Let's pre-write the "turn that sh*t up!" letters now.

[jslugman]

Please pay particular note to the security regulations and plan accordingly:

Security alert: Due to the current security levels, the following items will NOT be allowed onto the base:
* Coolers
* Lawn Chairs (we will have chairs available to rent for a nominal fee)
* Weapons of any type
* Bags and backpacks - for our guests with infants, you will be permitted to bring a diaper bag
* Water, liquid, or fluids - only permitted for our guests with infants.
There will be free water stations located throughout the show area and food and drinks will be available for sale
* Balloons
* Military uniforms worn by non-military members

[FlyingPhotog]

So now we get to the universal question:

Will DM enforce the policies as written or will they be like Nellis and Luke over the last couple of years and actually allow camera bags (even huge ones)?

Photo Vest FTW!

[Rob Silliman]

F-35 scheduled.... :-). I can hear the rough-drafts of complaint letters being written already!

Static or flying?

[Joe Copalman]

Static or flying?

D-M's website has it on the static list:

On Static Display...
The following aircraft will be also available for public viewing: A-10C, HH60G, HC-130P, EC-130H, F-16 Block 60, F-15C, F-15E, F-35, F-22, F/A-18, E-3, RC-135, P-3C, C-12, T-38, T-1, T-6, T-45, CH-46, HH-1, AH-64, OH-58, MH-65, F-14, Starship, MiG-19, P-51, A-1, Mig-17, Nanchang Haiyan, CJ-6, L-29, L-39, T-28, T-34, AT-6, T-33, C-45, hot air balloons, Glider, Super Decathlon, OH-6, UH-60, A Star.

[F-16_fixer]

Hopefully it comes in during the day.

[JWright]

Does anyone plan on carpooling down to Tucson for the show?  How about El Centro and returning that night?  Would like to get in a couple shows with one T-Birds and one Blue Angels before I move back east.  Don't think my wife would be up for these and I don't want to drive solo to them.  I sure more will happen as it gets closer.  By the way I'm out in San Tan Valley (Queen Creek), Ironwood and Ocotillo.

John

I'm coming out for the show and my wife and I will be staying with her parents who live about 15 miles south of Queen Creek just off the E Hunt Highway.  Maybe we can work out something.  We'll be coming into town on the 18th.

Static or flying?

D-M's website has it on the static list:

On Static Display...
The following aircraft will be also available for public viewing: A-10C, HH60G, HC-130P, EC-130H, F-16 Block 60, F-15C, F-15E, F-35, F-22, F/A-18, E-3, RC-135, P-3C, C-12, T-38, T-1, T-6, T-45, CH-46, HH-1, AH-64, OH-58, MH-65, F-14, Starship, MiG-19, P-51, A-1, Mig-17, Nanchang Haiyan, CJ-6, L-29, L-39, T-28, T-34, AT-6, T-33, C-45, hot air balloons, Glider, Super Decathlon, OH-6, UH-60, A Star.

There is an F-35 mock-up floating around.  I remember seeing it at Miramar several years ago.  I hope that isn't what they are going to have on display at DM...

[JWright]

So now we get to the universal question:

Will DM enforce the policies as written or will they be like Nellis and Luke over the last couple of years and actually allow camera bags (even huge ones)?

Photo Vest FTW!

I like the bit about military uniforms being worn by non-military members...