Air Shows in May 2008

The Valdez May Day Fly-In & Airshow isn't your ordinary Fly-In! Come experience the most unique Bush Plane competition in the Western United States. It's truly the only one of it's kind and it's waiting for you!!!! Alaska bush pilot STOL competition, poker run with remote beach landing, aerobatics.

Annual Fly-In Featuring American Airlines DC-3 and Warbird formation flyovers.

Modesto Airport Day Air Show with many WW 2 aircraft on display. Rides in planes and helicoptors. Rides for children, plus much more.

WWII Aircraft flying and displayed. Formation flying, Classic cars, RC models, Food, Vendor booths. Airport open all day

Eureka, Nevada invites you to join us at the fifth annual Eureka Fly-in and 'Show What Ya Brung' Car Show coming on Saturday May 10, 2008 at Booth Bailey Air Field, located in Diamond Valley, three miles north of the town of Eureka on Highway 278. We'll have a variety of aircraft, cars, vendors, activities for kids, and a raffle. We will award the following trophies to pilots: • Longest Distance Traveled • Best Antique Airplane • Best of Show • First Female Pilot to arrive • Best Homebuilt Airplane The Eureka County Booth Bailey Field Airport is a 'VFR' airport with a 7,300' paved runway and night lighting. Aviation gasoline (100LL AV gas and JetA fuel) is available. John and Vincie Walzl, operators of Diamond Aviation, the Eureka fixed-base operation, can give you more information on the airport facility. Call 775-237-6100. Email: john.diamondaviation@gmail.com The Eureka County Airport designation is 05U. More pilot-navigation information can be obtained at http://www.airnav.com/airport/05U .

Featuring the US Navy Blue Angels. With Special Performances by: Aeroshell Aerobatic Team; Shockwave Jet Truck; U.S. Army Parachute Team - Golden Knights; Air Force Reserve's Ed Hamill; Greg Poe; Mike Goulian; MIG 17 & Vintage War Birds; DAV – B-25; Eagle West – F-15; Viper West – F-16; B-52; B-1; Lone Star – B-17, P-47; 143 AW / C-130J; P-51; Gary Boucher – Super Decathlon; Dave Leedom – Pitts; NW LA Jump 182s; Doug Jackson - TORA 101 Gates Open: 9:00 am Showtime: 10:00 am Bossier and Shreveport gates open to the public from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The gates will close to inbound traffic at 4 pm and will reopen to outbound traffic only at 4:30 pm (both days). No foot traffic is allowed general public due to security and safety concerns. ID card-holding personnel can walk on, but is discouraged. SPORTRAN will operate a free shuttle service transport people to and from the Air Show. Buses are scheduled to leave the sites beginning at 9:00 am on each day and will transport continuously throughout the day. Below are details: Saturday, May 10 – from First Baptist Bossier; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday, May 11 – from Bossier Civic Center; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm FREE ADMISSION. Free Parking. Free Shuttle.

Performers: Canada's Precision Aerobatic Team Snowbirds US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Sean Tucker's Oracle Challenger John Klatt's ANG XTRA 300 Julie Clark's Chevron Mentor United States Navy's Leap Frogs Parachute Jump Team United States Air Force Jet Car United States Air Force F-22 Demo Team United States Air Force F-16 Demo Team United States Air Force P-47 Heritage Flight United States Navy F/A-18 Demo Team United States Navy Corsair Legacy Flight Geico Sky Typers Matt Chapman Kevin Russo's T-6 This year's air show we will be honoring the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force Reserve Command and the 250th anniversary of the city of Pittsburgh. Please note: times of the show are from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gates will close at 3 p.m. Free Admission - Free Parking. No Coolers & No Bags (except diaper and camera bags). Strollers, Wagons and Folding Chairs are permitted.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have announced they will stop in Duluth, MN on Wednesday, May 14th. The Snowbirds will perform over Lake Superior in Duluth as a tool to help promote the Duluth Airshow that will take place on July 19-20 and will feature the United States Navy Blue Angels. The event is being dubbed 'Air Spectacular' and the 35 minute performance will mark the first time the Snowbirds have actually performed in Duluth since 1977. The preview is slated to take place at 5:30 p.m. over Lake Superior in Duluth. Some of the best views from the event will be from the Canal Park Area or along Duluth's famed Lakewalk. Please note: Although the event is slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. the event could happen as soon as 4:00 p.m. and as late as 6:30 p.m. due to weather.

Light sport fly-in. on field camping. 1st class airshow. military displays,forums,family fun. Tentative Schedule of Events: Friday, May 16th All Day Aircraft Arrivals 8:00am - 3:00pm Vendor & Exhibitor set-ups. 9:00am - 1:00pm Youth Career Day. 10:00am - 2:00pm Media Day. 3:00pm Gates open to the public. 7:00pm Airport closes for Evening Airshow. 7:30pm Evening Airshow 8:45pm. Airport re-opens Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th. All Day Aircraft Arrivals 9:00am Gates Open to the Public. 9:00am - Noon Forums & Workshops Open. Noon Opening ceremonies (Saturday only). Noon *Old-Fashioned Pig-Picking Dinner (Saturday only). 2:00pm Airport Closes for Airshow. 2:00pm Airshow Begins. 4:15pm Airport Re-opens. *Pig Pickin is free for fly-in pilots & guests.To be held at the Ultra-Light field. Must have registration wristbands or you will be charged $5.00 per person)

6th Annual Midwest Aeronca Festival Seminars, flying contests, food, camping and music. Showers on field. Bring your tail draggers. All aircraft welcome. Lot's of grass to land on and to park/camp

Join us for three full days of experiencing the US Army Reserve at its best! WE will have static displays of a Combat Support Hospital (CSH...think M*A*S*H*), engineer equipment, and many other current Army equipment. We will also open the doors of the 88th Infantry Division museum, full of WWII-era tanks and other vehicles. Watch as restored tanks crush cars like beer cans! We are also honoring the Fallen Heroes of the 88th RRC with a Wall of Heroes ceremony on Sunday, May 18th.

Please come join us as we commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. To include meeting the "Candy Bomber" in the flesh, Col (ret) Gail Halvorsen, and other special attractions from the WWII era. In addition to the always exciting Navy Blue Angels and the Army's Golden Knights, this year's event will once again host a wide variety of both military and civilian air and ground demonstrations. To include the Air Force's newest and the world's most advanced fighter jet which will include more maneuvers than the 2007 show. This jet fighter can do things you didn't believe possible. The F-22 demonstration will be on all three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). The three-day extravaganza takes place May 16th-18th. Friday, May 16 is open to Department of Defense personnel and school-sponsored children only. May 17 & 18 is open to the public. We offer free no hassle parking, and free admission. Parking for the event is at FedEx field with convenient shuttle service to and from FedEx field and Branch Ave Metro station on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is FREE. There are plenty of food vendors here on the air show floor with a variety of food and drink items. If you wish to bring your own food and drink, please be aware of what items are allowed into the show area, you can do that by clicking on the "security" button above. Security and parking space prohibit unauthorized vehicle admission to Andrews Air Force Base. Guests can park at FedEx Field where shuttle buses will provide transportation to Andrews. Shuttles will also run from the Branch Ave Metro Station. Fri, Sat, & Sun The Army Golden Knights will jump at 1200 The Navy Blue Angels will start their show at 3:00 pm (1500) The Air Force F-22 will fly between 1:00 and 3:00 All other performances will vary by day Sat: Opening Ceremony with Presentations by the German Ambassador to the US, and Col (ret) Gail Halvorsen Shuttles will not be running from FedEx Field and Branch Ave on Friday the 16th. Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th are open to the general public. Allowed Articles/Items: Small Coolers (Medical Purposes Only), Fanny Packs, Purses, Camera Bags (Smaller then 1 cubic foot), Diaper Bags, Portable Lawn Chairs, Collapsible strollers, Umbrellas Prohibited Articles/Items: All other Coolers (Hard or Soft, unless medically required), Backpacks, Camelpacks, Narcotics and Paraphernalia, Camera Bags (Larger than 1 cubic foot), Roller Blades, Skates, and Skateboards, Weapons (including, but not limited to knives, firearms, explosives, bio/radiological substances), Bikes, Pets, Beverages Open or Closed (except baby formula), Food (except diabetic foods) No Political Activity

Fort Smith has a rich history in aviation and plays host to one of the premier air show in the country every other year. The 2008 Fort Smith Regional Air Show will take place on a most appropriate set of dates, May 17 & 18, which is Armed Forces weekend. The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the United States Army Golden Knights parachute team are the headline acts for the 2008 Fort Smith show which will also feature a wide range of civilian acts, numerous static displays and a demonstration by the 188th Fighter Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard. Free parking and free shuttle service to the Air Show site at Fort Smith Regional Airport will be available from Southside High School, Ben Geren Regional Park and Phoenix Village Mall. The Fort Smith Airshow is one of the largest of its kind in the country with no admission charge and promises to be bigger and better than ever, paying tribute to our armed forces and every aspect of aviation.

Many types of aircraft will be on display, along with vintage and classic car displays, all sorts of food and craft vendors and community clubs and local organizations. It is a wonderful family experience, as well a fun day for the aviation or car enthusiast. Music all day by Fred, the DJ. 2008 theme of the Aero Fair is HONORING OUR MILITARY The Army National Guard is bringing in a BlackHawk helicopter and a HUMVEE. Breakfast is free for any active military personnel in uniform for the event. This is a grand opportunity for us to recognize all they are doing for us. Bring your gratitude and share it freely! The Payson Village Center is sponsoring a FREE raffle for a chance to win an airplane ride in a beautiful vintage 1943 Beech Staggerwing. Admission is free so come and enjoy the fun at your Payson Airport May 17, 2008 Aircraft rides will be available: Adults, Single Engine $25 children (with adult) $20 Adults, Multi Engine $30 Children (with adult) $25

3rd annual Air Show / Fly In featuring aerobatic routines, formation flights, military flights and displays, vintage warbird flights and displays, OEM manufacturers and more.

Warbirds, static and flying, Young Eagle event, static military aircraft. Food and comradery.

Bring your family to meet the heroes they can really look up to when we profile aviation's exciting role in Law Enforcement, Fire Service and Search & Rescue.

An air show being hosted at Lancaster County Airport in Lancaster, SC. The two day event, being coordinated by David Schultz Air Shows, will feature static displays, aircraft displays, jet powered vehicles as well as a childrens play area, food vendors and exhibitors. Entrance is $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children, avaliable on the day. Free parking is avaliable as well as spaces for those displaying disability badges. We look forward to seeing you there! Please look out for further details being posted on our website nearer the event.

Gates Open at 8AM on both days Flying begins at 11:15am and lasts till about 4pm. ADMISSION: Adults - $20 Ages 5-11 - $5 Ages under 5 are FREE!

AirFest and fly-in event. Vintage and new aircraft displays, warbirds, warbird rides (including P-51), home builts, Young Eagle rides, vendors, LSAs, special RV fly-in, barbecue dinner Sat. night for fly-in guests. Special hotel rates at Hampton Inn (see Airfest2008.com website). Transponder waiver Sat. & Sun. 9:00-11:00 AM (see NOTAM for details).

Blue Angels Flight Demonstration - Severn River

F-18 Super Hornets, Marine Corp Harriers, military static displays, aerobatic performers, Friday dusk air show, fireworks, antique aircraft static displays, car show, aviation exhibits, vendors and fun for the entire family.

USNA Fly-By

Featuring the US Navy Blue Angels.

Performances by the USAF Thunderbirds, AFRES Jet car, Kelly Pietrowicz, Lt. Col. Hilterman Extra 300, USAF Academy Jump Team Wings of Blue, Randy Ball MIG 17, Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter, Team Tinker E-3, E-6, KC-135, Tora, Tora, Tora, Red Eagle Aerobatic Team, Air Force Demo Teams, Navy Demo Teams. Admission is free

Every year on Memorial Day weekend, Brian Ranch Airport hosts the "World's Smallest" Air Show. This event draws pilots and aviation enthusiasts from all over the western United States. The 14th annual "World's Smallest" Air Show will be held Saturday May 24 & Sunday May 25, 2008 from 8 AM until 2 PM. There will be ultralight, light sport, & general aviation flying & static displays, RC airplanes, sky divers, & other events. Food & memorabilia will be available. There will be activities for kids. Fly-ins are welcome. Check our website www.brianranch.com for fly-in or driving directions. For more information, email felice@brianranch.com or call (661) 261-3216.

The Canadian Snowbirds will headline the seventh annual Southern Wisconsin AirFEST, featuring the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and a tremendous cast of U.S. military and civilian performers. Visit the AirFEST Website www.swairfest.org for advance general admission tickets, discount ticket packages and all inclusive V.I.P. Flightline Chalet Tickets.

See WWI, WWII, Modern aircraft on display and flying. Featuring the Trojan Phlyers.

May 24 — Ranger, TX. Ranger Municipal Airport, Est. 1928 (F23). Memorial Day Weekend Airshow & Fly-In at Texas' 3rd oldest airport. BBQ lunch served to fly-ins beginning at 11:30. Airport closed from 1 - 3 pm for aerobatic demonstrations, including National Aerobatic Champion David Martin in the Breitling CAP 232. Great grass runway. ALL aircraft welcome. RSVP appreciated. Show your support of the field by bringing your aircraft and telling a friend!

The USAF Thunderbirds Demonstration takes place over Falcon Stadium immediately following the graduation ceremony. The team is comprised of selected pilots assigned to demonstrate the coordination, discipline, and flying ability that combat-capable pilots require to fulfill their vital role in our nation's defense. Invitation Only.

L-bird fly-in and living history re-enactment. Flying events, pancake breakfast, awards, displays, battle re-enactment.

The 2008 Southside Sky-Fest will host an all-star selection of performances including solo and dual aerobatics, a hot air balloon glow, car show and much more! Visit the website for more information.

McGuire Air Force Base will be hosting its 2008 Air Expo – which is FREE to the public – on May 31 and June 1, 2008 as a thank you to the tri-state region that supports Team McGuire throughout the year. Headlining this year's event will be the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Additionally, we are pleased to announce that the F-22 and F-15 air demonstration teams are scheduled to perform. A large number of current and former military aircraft will also be on display. Our "Be Inspired" theme captures Air Force members desire to inspire others and provides a fitting conclusion to this year's Air Force Week – Philadelphia. The event and parking are FREE. Gates will open at 9 a.m. with performances running from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and static displays remaining open until 6 p.m. The public is advised to arrive early due to expected large attendance and security processing. All are subject to random security screening.

The 305th Air Mobility Wing will host the 2008 McGuire Air Expo, FREE to the public, on May 31 and June 1, 2008. Event headliner is the USAF Thunderbirds. The base's own KC-10 Extender, C-17 Globemaster III and KC-135 Stratotanker will also be on display. Our "Above All…Be Inspired" theme captures USAF members desire to inspire others and provides a fitting conclusion to this year's Air Force Week in Philadelphia. For more info, visit http://www.mcguireairexpo.info or call (609) 754-1919.