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Posted by Realbigtaco
- March 10, 2012, 09:38:54 PMQuote from: kick Z tail out on March 10, 2012, 08:41:27 AMRules? We don't need no stinking rules!
I was puzzled to see that there were hordes of people at the hay bale spot as I arrived......
Posted by rander
- March 10, 2012, 04:31:31 PMSorrry Guys Rander miss EL Centro this year will be in Minnesota Don't forget to adjust your clocks for Day Light Savings time starts March 11th 2012. Will see the BA in Sioux Falls in july.
Posted by BKrystall
- March 10, 2012, 10:45:08 AMI'll check it out on Youtube.
Posted by kick Z tail out
- March 10, 2012, 08:41:27 AMLots of warbirds flew in last night, and I was only there for 2 hours. Military arrivals on 26, civilian arrivals were on 30.
I was puzzled to see that there were hordes of people at the hay bale spot as I arrived. The Blue Angels diamond was rolling as soon as I parked my truck. I kept my distance, in accordance with the very nice request from Michelle Dee on behalf of the base and parked near the corner of Aten and John W Fink. I noticed that apparently, ICSO never shut down the area as originally planned. Regardless, I trust every one of us and the members over at FC complied with the base request.
This show is a very good show. I agree with Chris, the schedule is light (through no fault of the awesome NAFEC staff) and that is a bummer. The wiping out of nearly the entire ACC demo program is very sad news for our air shows. But anyone that wants to go see an awesome show with good light should go!
EDIT: Just watched a video and saw that people were clear from centerline, but were still only about 25 yards off from either side of centerline. Interesting, far from being out of the area. I suppose kudos are in order for the nice approach towards the fans. Prior years we were made to completely leave the entire area and back off to Silisbee.
I was puzzled to see that there were hordes of people at the hay bale spot as I arrived. The Blue Angels diamond was rolling as soon as I parked my truck. I kept my distance, in accordance with the very nice request from Michelle Dee on behalf of the base and parked near the corner of Aten and John W Fink. I noticed that apparently, ICSO never shut down the area as originally planned. Regardless, I trust every one of us and the members over at FC complied with the base request.
This show is a very good show. I agree with Chris, the schedule is light (through no fault of the awesome NAFEC staff) and that is a bummer. The wiping out of nearly the entire ACC demo program is very sad news for our air shows. But anyone that wants to go see an awesome show with good light should go!
EDIT: Just watched a video and saw that people were clear from centerline, but were still only about 25 yards off from either side of centerline. Interesting, far from being out of the area. I suppose kudos are in order for the nice approach towards the fans. Prior years we were made to completely leave the entire area and back off to Silisbee.
Posted by BKrystall
- March 09, 2012, 12:15:52 PMI saw that on facebook that the Bearcat, Zero and Mustang are attending. Saving money for Riverside.
Posted by No Angle
- March 07, 2012, 09:13:54 AMQuote from: DKuhlow on March 07, 2012, 12:50:17 AM
I will be there and Yuma also...
Well maybe we will figure out who is who. I will be waling around with my 7d and 400 5.6 with a digital camo lens coat.lol
Posted by DKuhlow
- March 07, 2012, 12:50:17 AMI will be there and Yuma also...
Posted by phantomphan1974
- March 05, 2012, 01:43:01 PMQuote from: NAF El Centro PA Office on March 01, 2012, 03:18:23 PM
***Reminder****
Wednesday, March 7th through Saturday, March 10th, photography of NAF El Centro at the hay bales will be prohibited and strictly enforced by the Imperial County Sheriff's Department. The aerobatic box must be sterile from March 7 - March 10 (inclusive) and in order to accomplish that, the hay bales (which lie inside the box) must be closed. We appreciate your support in not shooting from the hay bales at Silsbee and Aten Roads as any incursion into this area will immediately shut down our practices/show.
We have a great relationship with the aviation photography community and hope that you will assist us in this endeavor to allow us to prepare for and present a great air show.
V/r -
El Centro Public Affairs Office
Posted by BKrystall
- March 05, 2012, 01:09:10 PMWon't make it to El Centro this year. I heard that No warbirds will attend 
Posted by rammsteinmatt
- March 04, 2012, 11:31:09 AMLooked all over the site, when is the show supposed to start? I would assume 9-10 like most shows...
Posted by No Angle
- March 03, 2012, 11:20:41 PMI was not aware of what was going on the next weekend. If it is better then I may change my reservation. The airshow is only 4 hours it looks like which is pretty week. So who do we have to thank for the budget cut backs? Oh wait I think I can guess. It is that guy in the oval office, what was I thinking.
Posted by Realbigtaco
- March 03, 2012, 10:43:16 PMQuote from: No Angle on March 03, 2012, 09:03:44 AMActually, photowise El Centro has great lighting, you should get some good stuff. One drawback is that the main crowd line is set pretty far back from the showline.
So from what I am reading the air show is not worth going to for photos now? If so please let me know from those of you who have been before they closed the Hay Bale section off. It is a 4 hour drive and I made reservations. I was thinking it may be really hard to get decent shots inside the base from where they will stick people.
I was just saying that El Centro has been hit hard by Air Force cutbacks, they lost the F-16 demo (I should say they usually get it) and I believe the C-17 as well. Their schedule is very light this year, Super Bug Demo and Blues and that is pretty much it.
Can you make Yuma the next weekend? That schedule looks pretty good.
Posted by No Angle
- March 03, 2012, 09:03:44 AMSo from what I am reading the air show is not worth going to for photos now? If so please let me know from those of you who have been before they closed the Hay Bale section off. It is a 4 hour drive and I made reservations. I was thinking it may be really hard to get decent shots inside the base from where they will stick people.
Posted by phantomphan1974
- March 02, 2012, 08:46:56 PMQuote from: Realbigtaco on March 02, 2012, 08:35:50 PMYeah, bought one of their cups when they were clearing out the store. That was pretty much all that was left. Pretty cool cup though.
Viper West Demo is always at NAFEC, sadly not this year.
Posted by Realbigtaco
- March 02, 2012, 08:35:50 PMQuote from: rammsteinmatt on March 02, 2012, 07:18:20 PM
Wouldn't ACC cuts only apply to say, the AF, specifically Air Combat Command?
In any case I know what you're saying. Which basically means that us aviation photographers are going to be beggars for military demos in the foreseeable future. I'll have to phone my mom and tell her beggars can be choosers.
Viper West Demo is always at NAFEC, sadly not this year.