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Post by strikemaster on Feb 5, 2013 21:18:48 GMT 12
I'm sold.
F-22 USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics
Woot.
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Post by mumbles on Feb 5, 2013 22:44:22 GMT 12
That smoke trail reminded me of an early Qantas 707-138 powered by water-injected turbojets that I saw takeoff from Christchurch when I was a young fella. It left a dirty black trail that hung around for ages after it departed. And the noise was excrutiatingly loud!They weren't any quieter when I saw an RAAF one at Richmond in 2006. |
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Post by mumbles on Feb 5, 2013 22:45:10 GMT 12
I'm sold. F-22 USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics Woot. Indeed. Going to the Friday and Saturday, should be a blast. |
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Post by jaybee on Feb 6, 2013 8:57:50 GMT 12
Friday and Saturday for me, followed by a trip to moorabbin on Sunday!
Should be great weekend in West Island!!
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Post by Ykato on Feb 6, 2013 9:49:46 GMT 12
PROVISIONAL FLYING DISPLAY PROGRAM SATURDAY 2 MARCH Approximate flying time 0945 – 1600 Airscraft Display Airvan GA-8 Parachute Drop with Flags Pitts S-1 Aerobatics F-16 Fighting Falcon USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics Vintage Trainers RAAF Museum Formation Pitts S2S Competition Aerobatics Demo Drover ,DC-3 & C-47t Vintage Propellor Transport C-17 Globemaster RAAF Tactical Transport Extra 300 Competition Aerobatics Demo F-18F RAAF Fast Jet Aerobatics Pitts & Extra Tinstix Opposition Aerobatics Catalina Vintage Maritime Display AP3C Orion RAAF Modern Maritime Salto Jet Glider Glider Aerobatics Spitfire/P51/P40/Boomerang Warbirds Formation Meteor/Sabre Vintage Jet Formation F-22 Raptor USAF Fast Jet Aerobatics MXS-R Racing and Aerobatics Demo Caribou Veteran Tactical Transport C-17 Globemaster RAAF Jet Tactical Transport Boeing Stearman UK Wing Walkers Schweizer Helicopter Novelty Flying Lockheed 12 and Hudson Twin twins Display Extra 300 Wing Suit Flyer and Aerobatics Super Constellation Classic Airliner 6x PC9 RAAF Roulettes Formation 4x F18F Super Hornet RAAF Jet Formation Display C-130 RAAF Tactical Transport Demo Hawk RAAF Fast Jet Aerobatics 4x F18F Super Hornet RAAF Airfield Attack Fri & Sunday program here: www.airshow.com.au/airshow2013/public-airshow/aircraft-display/provisional-flying-display-program.html |
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Post by strikemaster on Feb 6, 2013 11:45:11 GMT 12
I'm quite looking forward to this, too;
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Feb 6, 2013 13:50:29 GMT 12
That smoke trail reminded me of an early Qantas 707-138 powered by water-injected turbojets that I saw takeoff from Christchurch when I was a young fella. It left a dirty black trail that hung around for ages after it departed. And the noise was excrutiatingly loud!They weren't any quieter when I saw an RAAF one at Richmond in 2006.
The earlier 707-138 was powered by P&W JT3C turbojet engines with water injection for takeoff thrust. That's what caused the black smoke and excrutiatingly loud screaming noise. |
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Post by JDK on Feb 7, 2013 14:03:50 GMT 12
Looks like I'll be going after all, trying to find vintage things among the grey pointy junk, while walking and walking and walking...  For those in the area for a few days, the RAAF Museum will be open the usual days (Tues - Fri, 10-3, Sat & Sun 10 - 5) and Monday 4th March from 10-3. If you are driving to Avalon from Melbourne, you drive past the Point Cook exit on the highway, so it's not much of a diversion. On the other side of the highway is the B-24 Liberator restoration crew at Werribee, also well worth a look. www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/b24australia.org.au/home.htmlBoth organisations will have a presence at the airshow as well. If I get time, I'll put up a 'aviation things to do in Victoria' list for those coming from out of state or overseas. Regards, |
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Post by Mustang51 on Feb 7, 2013 14:17:25 GMT 12
And Melbourne is just a hop, skip and a jump from Temora.............. nice evening in Beechworth, drive through Albury and there you are !
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Post by phil82 on Feb 7, 2013 15:10:30 GMT 12
We arrive in Melbourne AM Thursday 28th, if anyone is around for a beer o'clock catchup Thursday! That is Mumbles and Myself. Leave a message at reception and I'll get back to you.
We're attending both Friday afternoon and Saturday, by V-line, and staying at the Rendezvous on Flinders.
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Feb 7, 2013 15:16:58 GMT 12
Ditto Phil, Friday arvo & Saturday, going out by V-Line. $19.50 return, saves a lot of hassle.
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Post by spitfire14 on Feb 7, 2013 16:46:05 GMT 12
I'll be there....can't wait!!  |
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Post by strikemaster on Feb 7, 2013 17:01:02 GMT 12
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Post by jaybee on Feb 7, 2013 18:42:40 GMT 12
Does anyone know why the RNZAF B757 isn't flying at Avalon?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 7, 2013 19:10:24 GMT 12
I assume it must be operational needs elsewhere that have come up.
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Post by lumpy on Feb 7, 2013 19:48:13 GMT 12
Ditto Phil, Friday arvo & Saturday, going out by V-Line. $19.50 return, saves a lot of hassle. Friday and Saturday seem to be the popular choices - thats when Im going too . General admission on Friday and Gold pass for Saturday . Im staying with my brother in Geelong , hes been a few times and seems to be pretty happy to just drive there . |
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Post by JDK on Feb 7, 2013 20:35:23 GMT 12
Friday's good for the dusk and night show, which is best with the Connie and the dump and bur... mmm.
Earlier on the day it's all a bit vague, unless you're there for the static (which isn't in the league the advertising would like to suggest) or to collect freebees from the exhibitors.
Weather depending, Sat is likely to be the better show day, and potentially easier to get out...
For those that haven't been before, wear good footwear, and be prepared to walk a lot, some on hefty gravel. It's a bigger venue than most, and stuff is well spread out these days.
Regards,
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Post by strikemaster on Feb 7, 2013 23:53:32 GMT 12
DUmp and burrrr.... sigh, never got to see that.
Also pack sunscreen and water. :-) Last airshow in melb that time of years 40 degrees IIRC. Point Cook, 2012. +1 on the footwear, hiking boots are usually a good way to go IMHO. Jandals, not so much.
The Solomons, Dave?
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Post by jaybee on Feb 22, 2013 19:29:47 GMT 12
Indications are that we may see a USMC CV-22 Osprey at Avalon this year; "A cross-section of U.S. military aircraft and equipment are scheduled to be present through static displays and aerial demonstrations including the USAF F-22 Raptor, C-17 Globemaster III, F-16 Fighting Falcon, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker, and a U.S. Marine CV-22." see www.pacaf.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123337069That would be very cool! |
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Post by 11SQNLDR on Feb 22, 2013 21:46:59 GMT 12
Awesome news, I've always been fascinated by the tilt-rotor CV-22, fingers crossed  |
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