Nellis Air Show (Aviation Nation) 2010 <rocker>
11/13/10 & 11/14/10
Las Vegas, NV
http://www.nellis.af.mil/aviationnation
2009 thread: http://www.apsocal.com/index.php/topic,661.0.html (http://www.apsocal.com/index.php/topic,661.0.html)
Has anyone ever been to this show? Looks like it could be fun. If you have, would love to hear from you.
Most of us have, it is a great show ;)
http://www.apsocal.com/index.php/topic,661.0.html (2009)
http://www.apsocal.com/index.php/topic,337.0.html (2008)
http://www.apsocal.com/index.php/topic,55.0.html (2007)
Check it out :)
Great show all around, even if they pulled the F-22 demo 3 weeks prior to the show. The thing i liked was that there was NO downtime at all, with the exception of the TBirds ground show. Me and a couple of Apsocal guys drove up Friday last year, saw the demo from outside the fence. Then stayed at the Fitzgerald on Fremont street for $31 bucks. Then was on the 2nd bus in for the show, and got home to San Diego by 10:30. I'm trying to do the same thing this year.
Where would be the best place to photograph this event at? Any particular place on the flight line that is the best?
Quote from: seaninsa on August 23, 2010, 10:32:19 PM
Where would be the best place to photograph this event at? Any particular place on the flight line that is the best?
For best lighting, go all the way to the northwest-ish part of the crowd line.
Here is an interesting email I just received from the PAO at Nellis:
If you are receiving this email, you have been approved for media credentials at the Nellis Air Force Base Open House Nov. 13-14. The Nellis Public Affairs office will be sending our more information as it becomes available but for now please continue to check the Nellis Aviation Nation webpage for updates on schedules and participants. Thank you and we will see you in November.
Quote from: seaninsa on October 13, 2010, 11:02:23 PM
Here is an interesting email I just received from the PAO at Nellis:
If you are receiving this email, you have been approved for media credentials at the Nellis Air Force Base Open House Nov. 13-14. The Nellis Public Affairs office will be sending our more information as it becomes available but for now please continue to check the Nellis Aviation Nation webpage for updates on schedules and participants. Thank you and we will see you in November.
That works 8)
The lineup so far looks kinda of weak. Hope more performers are going to be added.
Phxspotters will be there. I hope to meet some of you guys.
Aviation Photographers of Southern California Dinner meet up 2010(https://apsocal.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Firishpubslv.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F08%2Fpubs_main_geebees.jpg&hash=b669f355a7eac1fb8e2c818cbb9fb4ee0765622a)
All are welcome :)
Saturday night 7:30 pm or so after the airshow
Geebee's Bar & Grill
8560 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89123-1608
(702) 263-2604
Cuisine(s): Bar Food, Burgers, Sandwiches, American & full bar
Some Reviews
http://www.yelp.com/biz/geebees-bar-and-grill-las-vegas
I went here 3 times last year and it was great. It's open 24 hours so we will not get kicked out. Also lots of no hassle parking 8)
Sounds cool... I got sick after the buffet at the Cannery last year. :-X
Good thing Duy isn't going, or they WOULD kick us out.
So what time is the best time to get there? What part of the field should I try and sit at?
Thanks,
Sean
So can we join your dinner
Here is the Air show schedule...
8 a.m. Parking Lots Open at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
8:15 a.m. Security Checkpoints Open
8:45 a.m. Buses from the Speedway to Nellis AFB begin running
9 a.m. Nellis Air Force Base Opens to the Public
9:45 a.m. Tim Weber Geico 300 Practice
9:55 a.m. Opening Ceremonies with Wings of Blue Parachute Jump and Flyby
10:05 a.m. CJ/Yak Formation Flyby
10:15 a.m. Trainer Aircraft Parade (PT-17, PT-22, T-6, T-34, T-28, T-33)
10:30 a.m. Gregory Colyer T-33 Demo
10:40 a.m. Ed Hamill Demonstration
10:50 a.m. Bill Braack Air Force Reserve Jet Car Demo
11 a.m. KC-135 Flyby
11:10 a.m. B-25 Doolittle Raiders Reenactment
11:25 a.m. RV Formation
11:40 a.m. Vintage CSAR Demostration with A-1
11:50 a.m. Wings of Blue Demonstration
12:10 p.m. U.S. Navy F/A-18C Demo
12:25 p.m. U.S. Navy Legacy Flight with F/A-18C and F-8F Bearcat
12:35 p.m. Tim Weber Geico 300 Demonstration
12:45 p.m. F-86, P-51 and P-40 Demonstration
1 p.m. F-4 Demonstration
1:10 p.m. U.S. Air Force F-22A Demonstration
1:25 p.m. Air Combat Command Heritage Flight
1:35 p.m. Combat Search and Rescue Demonstration
1:55 p.m. U.S. Air Force Warfare Center Flyby (F-16, A-10, F-15C, F-15E)
2 p.m. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Ground Show
2:30 p.m. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration
3:15-3:45 p.m. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Autograph Session
4 p.m. Show Ends/Exhibits & Gates Close
5 p.m. Parking Lots Close at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Ready for this one!!! 8)
I was but am not able to go now. I have to go to Houston for work this upcoming week and do not get back until late Friday night, oh well. Just glad to have a job that pays the bills.
Quote from: Midnight Mover on November 04, 2010, 08:56:05 PM
Yes, come one and all :)
Wish i could join you guys this time, really hoping for next year, i know, Robert......."choose your hobbies!" ;)
I'm heading up there Friday mid-day for Saturday. I'm hoping to maybe get the last few performers at practice time permitting Friday.
See everyone out there ;D
I should be there Friday and Saturday. I might make it to the dinner...
I get to play with a rented Nikon 200-400 this show. ;D
Hope that everyone who goes has a great time. Look forward in seeing the pics.
Thank you!! you will see them 8)
A couple from today's practice...
Franz
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Nice ones Franz, more QF-4E!
Here are some
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F-16 aggressor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180639380/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-15 Strike Eagle (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180639700/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-15 Strike Eagle Front (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180640038/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-18 Landing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180640324/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-16 Take Off (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180640668/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-4 Tail Hook Phantom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180153831/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-4 Phantom (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180753158/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
Nice ones Robert!!!
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Thunderbirds (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180152185/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
F-15 Strike Eagle = Muy Bueno ;D
Did it fly?
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F-4 Taxi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180346023/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-18 Night Shot (1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180967712/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-15 Landing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180394889/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-22 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180902808/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-22 Pilot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180302239/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-22 Weapons Bay (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180752180/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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F-22 Static (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5180427975/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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A-10 Static (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5181059120/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
Love the A-10 shot!! <thumbup>
Nice to see some of you guys at the show! Sorry I couldn't make it to the dinner, I had no reservations for a hotel Sat night so I did a banzai run home. My first visit to Nellis and was not disappointed. ;D
Here are some shots from Saturday:
CV-22 Osprey
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McDonnell Douglas QF-4E Phantom II
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Great shots guys!!! ;)
More from Saturday...
McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet
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Hi everyone, what a great show, awesome weather, strong performances well worth the trip were ever you came from.
Great looking work from everyone. Here are the first :)of mine from early Saturday, hope you like them. :)
There it finally is... the first VFA-122 Charlie I've seen.
Nice shots everybody. Nellis always has an awesome backdrop for photos.
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T-Birds Dive (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5183179532/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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T-Birds Side (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5183179182/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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T-Birds Top (1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5182627221/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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T-Birds 5 Landing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5183224888/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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T-Birds 3 Landing (http://www.flickr.com/photos/15699838@N05/5183224328/) by CHILIBEAN71 (http://www.flickr.com/people/15699838@N05/), on Flickr
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Great stuff Robert
Great shots everyone, it was a killer show <rocker>
Real nice T-Bird shots Robert!
Part 3...
Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor
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Here I go!!! 8)
NOw the pretty birds >:(!!!
>:D 8) APSOCAL !!!!!!!
Nice shots guys! ;) <cheers>
Keith in that last shot <laughing> Haha awesome.
Was just reading on ASB that people were not allowed to bring any lens over 300mm. Did this happen to anyone? Here is a link to the thread I was reading:
http://www.asb.tv/forums/index.php?showtopic=9792&st=40&start=40
Quote from: seaninsa on November 17, 2010, 09:27:29 PM
Was just reading on ASB that people were not allowed to bring any lens over 300mm. Did this happen to anyone? Here is a link to the thread I was reading:
http://www.asb.tv/forums/index.php?showtopic=9792&st=40&start=40
I heard that as well. That sucks!
ONE PERSON WAS TELLING ME & DIEGO THAT WHILE WAITING FOR THE BUS AT NELLIS..HE WAS SAYING THEY DON'T WANT NO ONE WITH HIGH POWER LENSES IN UNLESS YOUR MEDIA NOR ARE THEY GOING TO LET ANYONE IN WITH CAMERA BACKPACKS UNLESS YOUR MEDIA...WHILE AT NELLIS I DID HAVE THAT PROBLEM WITH ONE OF THE OFFICERS WHILE I WAS IN LINE THE SGT BASICALLY GOT IN MY FACE TELLING ME NO BACKPACKS OF ANY KIND UNLESS YOUR MEDIA I WAS LIKE WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE IN WITH THEM AND THAT'S WHEN HE JUMPED IN MY FACE SAYING ARE YOU MEDIA IF NOT TAKE IT TO YOUR CAR..I HAD TO ASK ANOTHER OFFICER IF THAT WAS THE CASE BEING THAT OTHER GUESTS WERE IN WITH THEM. THE OTHER OFFICER ASKED AND BEING THEY LET OTHER PEOPLE IN I WAS ABLE TO TAKE MY BACKPACK IN....NOW FOR THE LENS PART THEY KINDA QUESTIONED IT BUT I DID TAKE IT IN...I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS SOME JIVE TALK THAT OTHER GUEST WAS STARTING UP...DIEGO WAS THERE TO CONFIRM THAT...OH ALSO NO MORE SCANNERS AS WELL.
SORRY FOR THE CAPS
I walked in with a camera backpack and highpowered lens, no one said a word to me and I saw a ton of super telephoto lenses walking around with no media badges.
That show has had weird crap like this happen occasionally. There's a real disconnect between the PAO's office and the security folks. Some of those guys need to be told to keep it in their pants. Geez.
Here are some of my shots from Friday practice and Saturday. I was using the monster Nikon 200-400 both
days and was very impressed with the sharpness of the lens (Jim, now I know why you love it so much).
Now I'm gonna have to start saving my pennies! ;D
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There are many more here: http://www.mercierphotography.com/nellis2010/ (http://www.mercierphotography.com/nellis2010/)
P.S.: If I posted to many let me know...
Quote from: DaFalcon on November 18, 2010, 11:14:45 PM
P.S.: If I posted to many let me know...
Hey David, no worries post them all!!! 8)
Btw, those are some great shots. <thumbsup> ;)
Great shots David and very nice blur and C-130!
WOW, David....what a set of images!
Great shots David. Love the prop blur on the C-130 and the F-4 on the low transition on takeoff. Nellis is a great airshow to take shots from.
Doesn't take much to become addicted to that lens David!
Great images! <thumbsup>
Very nice shots!
Quote from: DaFalcon on November 18, 2010, 11:14:45 PM
Here are some of my shots from Friday practice and Saturday. I was using the monster Nikon 200-400 both
days and was very impressed with the sharpness of the lens (Jim, now I know why you love it so much).
Now I'm gonna have to start saving my pennies! ;D
There are many more here: http://www.mercierphotography.com/nellis2010/ (http://www.mercierphotography.com/nellis2010/)
P.S.: If I posted to many let me know...
Keep posting & great shots 8)
Quote from: Diegos Aviacion on November 16, 2010, 11:03:03 PM
>:D 8) APSOCAL !!!!!!!
Dude, that NASA F/A-18 shot is just incredible. Great light, great angle.
Thank you Ken!
Thanks for the compliments guys! I had a fun time at the show.
Hey everyone great images, here are a few of mine from the weekend, you can check out larger versions of these and more of my images at www.airshowdave.com (http://www.airshowdave.com) . :)
Nice ones Dave. Good timing on the T-Birds!
Thanks, much appriteated a lot of luck on that cross! :)
A few from thursdays arrival day
A couple from fridays late arrivals
Great shots Keith, love the sunset light!