HuggyU2 1,226 Report post Posted April 12 This event continues to grow, and is a two-day event this year. 19-20 May, in Redlands, CA... about 1 hour west of Palm Springs. This not your father's airshow: it's a beer festival, concert, with an airshow component. And there is more craft beer at AirFest than at any airshow in the US. The Canadians are bringing the CF-18 Demo Team for one of their very few US performances, including a twilight performance on Saturday evening. F-16 Demo will be there too. The civilian performers are stellar. FYI: the Sunday show is going to be different. The planes will fly, but about half of the show will not be announced. Instead, the bands will play while the aircraft fly overhead. Should be a laid back vibe, with a a lot of "beermosas" flowing... and should make for a relaxed Sunday. Click on the Redlands date for the dropdown menu: https://www.hangar24airfest.com If interested in bringing a static display, drop me a note, and I'll pass your info on. https://hangar24brewing.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bergman 286 Report post Posted April 12 Well damn if I don’t have vacation from the airline that week. 🤔🤔🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeyWatchThis 34 Report post Posted April 13 Any size limitations? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungnDumb 82 Report post Posted April 13 Passed onto a FAIP buddy from Vance, hopefully he can swing a T-6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuggyU2 1,226 Report post Posted April 14 22 hours ago, HeyWatchThis said: Any size limitations? Nothing specified. What are you thinking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FUSEPLUG 300 Report post Posted April 14 On 4/12/2018 at 1:08 PM, HuggyU2 said: Should be a laid back vibe, with a a lot of "beermosas" flowing... and should make for a relaxed Sunday. You're using High Life for those beermosas, right? The champagne of beers is the only way to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeyWatchThis 34 Report post Posted April 22 On 4/14/2018 at 8:55 AM, HuggyU2 said: Nothing specified. What are you thinking? C-17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuggyU2 1,226 Report post Posted April 22 The runway is 4500x100, and there really isn't the ramp space. They will have a March ARB C-17 doing a flyover, however. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunya 336 Report post Posted April 22 8 minutes ago, HuggyU2 said: The runway is 4500x100, and there really isn't the ramp space. Call it a TPF reenactment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThreeHoler 484 Report post Posted April 22 Call it a TPF reenactment. Nah this runway is larger than the min LxW. Probably doesn’t have the WBC though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majestik Møøse 376 Report post Posted April 23 I thought C-17 guys could land in the dirt? I’m guessing they could park in the dirt too! What’s the PCN of dirt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuggyU2 1,226 Report post Posted April 23 The Red Bull aerobatic helicopter just joined the lineup at Hangar 24. Here's a video from one of their training camps with their pilot, Aaron Fitzgerald. https://bulldrive.redbull.com/dl/2TCuzHif5F Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clayton Bigsby 33 Report post Posted April 23 16 hours ago, ThreeHoler said: Nah this runway is larger than the min LxW. Probably doesn’t have the WBC though. I know anyone else can look this up pretty easily, but Runway Information Runway 8/26 Dimensions: 4504 x 75 ft. / 1373 x 23 m Surface: asphalt, in good condition Weight bearing capacity: Single wheel: 12.5 Runway edge lights: medium intensity RUNWAY 8 RUNWAY 26 Latitude: 34-05.113665N 34-05.118037N Longitude: 117-09.228998W 117-08.336917W Elevation: 1471.7 ft. 1574.4 ft. Gradient: 2.1% 2.1% Traffic pattern: left right Runway heading: 076 magnetic, 090 true 256 magnetic, 270 true Markings: basic, in good condition basic, in fair condition Visual slope indicator: 2-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) Runway end identifier lights: yes yes Touchdown point: yes, no lights yes, no lights Obstructions: 4 ft. fence, 300 ft. from runway, 125 ft. left of centerline, 25:1 slope to clear 60 ft. trees, 1500 ft. from runway, 120 ft. left of centerline, 22:1 slope to clear https://www.airnav.com/airport/KREI I think the limiting factor would probably be taxiway widths, obstructions and exits from the runway. But what do I know, I was a sweaty, not the driver. Personally I think it'd be really cool to have a C-17 on the ground for this one Huggy if it's even possible, but I'm biased cuz I was a -17 guy. At the very least, could there be some sort of aerial demo, and not just the one pass by the March guys there was last year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuggyU2 1,226 Report post Posted April 23 I know, Clayton. But the ramp is slammed. They are just about out of room. And I'm pretty sure the throat from the taxiway to the ramp isn't big enough for a C-17. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeyWatchThis 34 Report post Posted April 24 Eh well sounds like it won't be an issue filling slots (sts) but if for some reason there is a push to get a C-17 there let me know and I'll do the homework to see if we could get one in/out of there without making national headlines... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prozac 286 Report post Posted May 21 Great show. Brought the family up to Redlands today. Well organized, relatively easy to get in and out, musical and flying performances were great, and that announcer was okay too I guess. Recommend. First time to this show and will be back for future events. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prozac 286 Report post Posted May 21 A few photos... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prozac 286 Report post Posted May 21 And a few more 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuggyU2 1,226 Report post Posted May 22 (edited) I wish you'd have stopped by and said hi. Saturday was packed. The international beer festival that ran before the show was a huge hit, it seemed. Sunday had a more laid back feel by design. Pretty impressive lineup all around. Edited May 22 by HuggyU2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prozac 286 Report post Posted May 22 Thought about it, but my boys’ (7 & 10) fun meters pegged around 430. Watched the viper demo from the parking lot as we were packing the car up. Maybe next year. 😎 Interesting tidbit: one of your performers this year (who is a co-worker of mine) happens to be a MiG killer. All in all it was a good atmosphere and much easier to get the wifey to come along willingly with live music and good booze on offer. This will definitely be an annual event I’ll try not to miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuggyU2 1,226 Report post Posted May 23 21 hours ago, Prozac said: Interesting tidbit: one of your performers this year (who is a co-worker of mine) happens to be a MiG killer. Yes, he's a great guy! I've announced a number of shows for him (and them) over the past few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
