• Aviation Nation 2008

Posted: **Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:32 am**

Last year had a live streaming link from the main page. Keep an eye out for it again this year...

http://aviationnation.org/

NOVEMBER 8-9 FLYING SCHEDULE
Current as of October 27, 2008
Events and Times Subject to change

9:00 AM Nellis Air Force Base Gates Open To The Public
9:30 AM Brute Teft / Sean Tucker mini demonstration
10:00 AM Opening Ceremonies/National Anthem
10:10 AM Trainer Parade
10:25 AM Craig "Brute" Teft
10:35 AM Thunderbirds Engine Run
10:55 AM Welcoming Ceremony
11:00 AM B-52 Fly-By
11:05 AM C-17 Demo
11:15 AM BAF F-16
11:30 AM Red Bull Chopper - Red Bull Air Force Parachute Demo
11:45 AM Red Bull MiG-17/ Kirby Chambliss/ Red Bull P-38
11:55 AM Air Force Reserve Jet Car
12:05 PM F/A-18 Demo
12:20 PM RNLAF F-16 Demo
12:35 PM Sean Tucker
12:50 PM UAV Parade
1:00 PM F-15E Demo
1:15 PM ACC Heritage Flight (F-22, F-15E, P-51)
1:25 PM F-22 Demo
1:40 PM Wings of Blue (HC-130)
2:00 PM Helicopter Fly-By
2:00 PM Thunderbirds Ground Show Begins
2:25 PM Thunderbirds Taxi
2:30 PM U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration
3:10 PM Thunderbirds Land Taxi and Park
3:15 PM Thunderbirds post-Show

Posted: **Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:33 am**

Very nice program for the day.

Looking forward to it.

Since I live +7 hours from America, I don't even have to wake up early to watch it.

Thanks for the advise Lawndart.

Posted: **Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:19 pm**

Awesome! Thanks for the heads up LD.

Posted: **Thu Oct 30, 2008 11:47 pm**

There's an airshow at Nellis?

See you guys there. Swing by the CAP aircraft and say hi. If I do the same as last year you can jump into the Gippsland. Looks like a box van, but it's got a nice panel for a GA aircraft. We'll probably be right in from of the T-Bird hangar again.

Posted: **Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:30 pm**

So, what's the word...?

I am trying to figure out the festivities.

New Racing spot opened up... very popular.

Posted: **Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:30 pm**

@Sinister, we're trying to find out what's going on Friday right now.

Word is there is no media/family day and that Nellis AFB will continue normal military operations. So, until we know what the actual deal is, many of us are "up in the air" about when/if we're going. The safest bet would be that we'll be around Friday evening for festivities and fun! I'd be all for racing. It's just too much fun to miss out on two years in a row!

Standby for more info shortly...

Posted: **Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:51 pm**

Due to the decreased manning, worldwide deployments and an increased operations tempo, Nellis Air Force Base is unable to host a general air show media day on Friday, Nov. 7. Nov. 8-9, the base public affairs office will accommodate accredited media to the best of its ability with interviews and photo pit access. A media center will also be available.

With the exception of working news vehicles, on-base parking will not be available during the air show. Media will need to access the air show via public access routes through the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Once at Nellis, a special security checkpoint line will be available for the media.

Media interested in attending the air show and taking advantage of the benefits provided should e-mail Mike Estrada at Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs, michael.estrada@nellis.af.mil by Oct. 24 and provide the following details: Full Legal Name, Any Aliases (or Pen/On-Air Names), and News Media Affiliate.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Mike Estrada or call Nellis Air Force Base Public Affairs at (702) 652-2750.

Wonder if this means no exhibitor parking...

Posted: **Fri Oct 31, 2008 11:36 pm**

IDK about the media, however, latest news is that they are flying a full practice day Friday (all participants).

Posted: **Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:23 am**

To all concerned, what this means is that the base will still be hosting their annual Military Appreciation Day but not the media portion where they usually have local, national and some international media folks on the base hosting somewhat of an "open house" and also direct access to the Thunderbirds for one v. one interviews, etc. THAT is part of the day that will not be occurring this year. All of my sources are saying that there will be a TB practice, as per usual, and throughout the day practices by the other airshow participants.

Old Boss Bon

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:43 pm**

@Sinister, we should definitely go racing Friday evening! Maybe check and make sure there are no reservations made already...

Have any websites for the two tracks in Vegas?

Posted: **Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:56 pm**

Pole Position

Fast Lap

Those are the two I know of. I don't know if these are the ones that Sinister is referring to.

Posted: **Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:43 pm**

Yeah Pole Position is the newest one...

I will check and make sure there are no reservations on that night.

Where are you guys gonna be staying? The Same hotel?

Posted: **Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:21 pm**

Sinister wrote:Where are you guys gonna be staying? The Same hotel?

We are all staying at the Cannery... 'cept Bon, he has a luxury suite at his sisters casa.

Posted: **Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:26 pm**

A teaser from today: here.

Went for the link instead of the gigantic image that it is.

Enjoy and there will be more!

Posted: **Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:46 pm**

Got a nice view of the C17 demo today from the east side of the runways. That beast looks MEAN 500 feet above you in a 60* bank!