*Real Tbird Comms are uploaded on our audio page
*VTB Ops manual is updated on our files page
Quick recap: For this early in the season the Thunderbirds performed two very impressive shows, both without any mechanical problems. A handful of "rookie mistakes" that only the most savvy airshow freaks would ever spot, otherwise close to perfect given a new team and this early in the season. Amazingly quick turnaround times between maneuvers. They fly the entire high-show under less than 30 minutes (remote show). They've really trimmed the show well and there's truly no down time between maneuvers! New Boss sounds cool too ("Little more puuuoouuoouull"). Solos flew exceptionally well for their hits and "Fifi" lived up to all expectations! We also met Rob Reider, the airshow announcer (see www.robreider.com ) and talked with him a good half hour after the show the first day. Great guy! Hope we see you here sometime Rob! Tryouts...
The music score has changed one hundred percent since last year. Some of the new songs are good, others depend on your taste I suppose. I thought their overall music score was better last year, although I like a handful of the new audio tracks they've chosen for '06 too. We currently do not have a list of songs and I'm only going by what I recall hearing over the sound system.
More other news soon!
LD
