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Aviation Photos => Air Shows & Events => 2008 Season => Topic started by: phantomphan1974 on January 22, 2008, 10:23:04 AM

Title: American Heroes Air Show 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on January 22, 2008, 10:23:04 AM
Great helicopter only show.  Check out the website and more info to follow.  Its at the Hansen Dam recreation center.  I have gone the past three years and it great.  Link to last years even on fence check http://www.fencecheck.com/forums/index.php/topic,7941.0.html (http://www.fencecheck.com/forums/index.php/topic,7941.0.html)

http://www.heroes-airshow.com/ (http://www.heroes-airshow.com/)

LA info http://www.heroes-airshow.com/losangeles/ (http://www.heroes-airshow.com/losangeles/)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on January 22, 2008, 02:16:38 PM
Now that sound really cool! I'm going to try to go because just like Damon said.... "Great Helicopter Only show"   ;)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on June 09, 2008, 09:38:07 PM
Anyone trying to go besides me?  if I get info on the photo pit I will let you know.
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on June 10, 2008, 10:27:24 PM
Quote from: desert rat on June 09, 2008, 09:55:29 PM
I am going and I have the info on the photo pit release form.. Who do I send it to???


Mail or Fax it to:

American Heroes Air Show
8132 Royer Ave.Office 200
West Hills, CA 91304

Fax (818) 984-3297 or (818) 347-4577
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on June 10, 2008, 10:37:04 PM
This looks cool. I will try and go. July 12 looks clear <rocker> <apscs>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 11, 2008, 03:35:50 AM
Nice! I'm going for sure on the 12th.   <heliguy>    <apsops>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on June 11, 2008, 03:57:59 AM
For those going, I will email you the photo pit application if you are interested.  Fill it out and send in ASAP.
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 11, 2008, 04:52:34 AM
Sounds good Damon. Thanks!   <apscs>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on June 11, 2008, 10:27:36 PM
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on June 11, 2008, 03:57:59 AM
For those going, I will email you the photo pit application if you are interested.  Fill it out and send in ASAP.

I will send in mine tomorrow ;D

Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 12, 2008, 12:17:19 AM
ok I faxed my application earlier.  <apscs>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on June 12, 2008, 09:18:17 AM
Just faxed mine too
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 12, 2008, 11:48:06 AM
Sounds good guys! It would be great if we had APSC ID's/Badges.
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 12, 2008, 04:39:19 PM
Sounds good will look for you.   <apscs>    <nikon>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on June 12, 2008, 09:09:56 PM
Or me on a ladder but we should all be in the Pen anyway with the fencecheckers which some of are are also
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 13, 2008, 04:09:11 AM
Quote from: desert rat on June 12, 2008, 10:32:48 AM
Faxed mine a few weeks ago already confirmed.. You will get a email confirmation...

How long did it take for you to get the confirmation email?
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on June 14, 2008, 12:01:05 AM
Same here ;D
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 14, 2008, 03:33:03 AM
Nice, I got mine yesterday.  <heli>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on June 14, 2008, 09:45:56 PM
Looks like we will all be getting up around 4:00AM >:D
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on June 14, 2008, 10:36:54 PM
Quote from: Midnight Mover on June 14, 2008, 09:45:56 PM
Looks like we will all be getting up around 4:00AM >:D
It dpn't take that long to get there.  Leave about 5am and stop at McD for breakfast at 65 mph.  Have to slow it done to get the most MPG!
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 14, 2008, 11:27:31 PM
lol sounds good to me.
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on June 19, 2008, 09:38:34 AM
Schedule of Events

9am Event opens to the public

9:30am Rollin' to the Rescue vintage emergency vehicle parade

9am to 10am DJ music at the Rydell Automotive Main Stage

10am to 11am Stone Cold Blues Brigade (first set) Best of blues and classic rock

11am Opening ceremony

11:30am to 12:15pm Aerial demonstrations
Golden Stars Skydiving Team
L.A. Fire Dept. Heritage Water Drop
Wings & Rotors Museum Vintage Huey Helicopter Flyover

12:15pm to 1pm Stone Cold Blues Brigade (second set)
Best of blues and classic rock

1:30pm to 2:30pm Latin Flavor
Unique blend of Latin guitar & Rumba flamenco music

2:30pm to 3pm DJ music at the Rydell Automotive Main Stage

3pm to 4pm AD & Soul Co.
Hit sounds of Motown

4pm Event closes

(Note: Additional aerial demonstrations may be added. Event schedule is subject to change based on operational requirements of participating aircraft.)

Copied from Heroes website.
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 20, 2008, 03:48:57 AM
Any last confirmation email from Tom?
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on June 20, 2008, 03:54:34 AM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on June 20, 2008, 03:48:57 AM
Any last confirmation email from Tom?
I emailed Jim P from work yesterday and waiting.  Probably very busy.
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on June 20, 2008, 04:26:52 AM
Cool, Thnx for the 411 Damon....
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on June 20, 2008, 11:57:22 PM
Quote from: desert rat on June 20, 2008, 08:06:05 AM
last time I did this I just got the one email and that was it after sending in the paperwork...

Me too, I am on the fence on this one.

Also second day of the OC Fair, free on Friday for one hour, then stay till midnight partying and then get up at 5AM for hero's air show <whip>

http://www.ocfair.com/2008/index.asp   <rocker>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on June 21, 2008, 11:36:40 PM
Got my email so I am good.  Looking forward too it.
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on July 11, 2008, 02:03:52 PM
Well, something has come up and I will not be able to attend :'(

All who are going, have fun ;)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 11, 2008, 02:41:02 PM
Quote from: Midnight Mover on July 11, 2008, 02:03:52 PM
Well, something has come up and I will not be able to attend :'(

All who are going, have fun ;)
:o Hope everything is ok.

Thnx, I'm pretty sure we will have fun lol.  <apscs>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on July 11, 2008, 02:44:38 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on July 11, 2008, 02:41:02 PM
:o Hope everything is ok.

Thnx, I'm pretty sure we will have fun lol.  <apscs>

Every things good, just relatives in town :P
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 11, 2008, 02:45:31 PM
Nice   ;)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 13, 2008, 11:59:13 AM
Here are some pictures from yesterday. It was real cool to meet Damon, Eric, and Keith.   <apscs>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 13, 2008, 01:24:31 PM
Quote from: Fernando Sedeno on July 13, 2008, 11:59:13 AM
Here are some pictures from yesterday. It was real cool to meet Damon, Eric, and Keith.   <apscs>
I was as well for us.  Putting a face with the name.  Great shots too for a Nikon!   <apsops>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 14, 2008, 03:11:14 AM
Hahaha Cool!! I'm glad you like my photos Damon, Thnx! <nikon> <apscs>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 14, 2008, 04:12:49 AM
Let the posting begin.
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 14, 2008, 04:19:58 AM
 :)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 14, 2008, 04:31:39 AM
 :)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 14, 2008, 04:35:02 AM
CHP
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 14, 2008, 12:45:51 PM
Nice photos Damon.  ;)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 14, 2008, 01:59:59 PM
Here are some more...  ;D
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on July 14, 2008, 10:23:43 PM
Great shots guys, keep em comin <rocker> <apscs>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 15, 2008, 04:29:44 AM
DEA's BO-105s
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 16, 2008, 05:25:02 PM
Nice ones Eric!  <heli> <rocker> Even with a <nikon>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 17, 2008, 12:34:53 AM
 <nikon> WOW! Eric, you sure did take very COOL photos!   <nikon>    <apscs>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: Midnight Mover on July 17, 2008, 10:39:35 PM
Great shots Damon, Fernando, Eric ;) Wish I could have been there  :'(
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 18, 2008, 04:07:32 AM
 Thanks Robert :)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on July 18, 2008, 04:13:42 AM
 :)
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 19, 2008, 10:53:00 AM
Check this out...   ;D    <apscs>    <cheers>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show - Los Angeles July 12, 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on July 24, 2008, 09:37:39 AM
Yeah!!!   :D    <apsops>
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show 2008
Post by: phantomphan1974 on September 03, 2008, 02:43:57 PM
I moved videos to that section just in case there are issues browsing photos
Title: Re: American Heroes Air Show 2008
Post by: NikonGuy on September 03, 2008, 03:03:37 PM
Cool video's! LOL I remember that LAPD pilot that couldn't find the field...  <laughing>