El Centro Air Show 2011
NAS El Centro Air Show Saturday March 12, 2011.
The Blue Angels 65th Season Opener! <thumbup>
Last years thread: http://www.apsocal.com/index.php/topic,1472.0.html
http://mwrtoday.com/elcentroairshow/
Ok, who is going <rocker>
Quote from: Midnight Mover on March 03, 2011, 12:08:43 AM
Ok, who is going <rocker>
Im out of this one, but everyone else that does go, have fun!
Ever since i've been out to the bales, the show is not the same...I'm out.
Quote from: Midnight Mover on March 03, 2011, 12:08:43 AM
Ok, who is going <rocker>
I'll be There Saturday for sure . <tcat> <tcat>
I'll also be there on Saturday...
Was hoping to make it this year, but sometimes life gets in the way.
Can't wait to see everybody's shots.
Enjoy
Quote from: Realbigtaco on March 03, 2011, 07:03:39 AM
Ever since i've been out to the bales, the show is not the same...I'm out.
How do you get out to the Bales? Isn't that on Private property? I've seen pictures from there and looks like a good spot to shoot
~ travis
Quote from: SDAztec25 on March 03, 2011, 12:34:28 PM
How do you get out to the Bales? Isn't that on Private property? I've seen pictures from there and looks like a good spot to shoot
~ travis
It's private property with a water district easement. The neighboring farmers are really cool, of course everybody needs to be sure to behave well out there so they continue to be cool. :)
Quote from: kick Z tail out on March 03, 2011, 01:08:31 PM
It's private property with a water district easement. The neighboring farmers are really cool, of course everybody needs to be sure to behave well out there so they continue to be cool. :)
Thanks Nate for the info... Looking forward to meeting some of you out at El Centro.
~ Travis
Anybody recommend a good place to stay the night in El Centro?
Quote from: SDAztec25 on March 03, 2011, 08:20:32 PM
Anybody recommend a good place to stay the night in El Centro?
PM Nate, he can tell you about the roach motels in town
It's my birthday March 12th, so how could I possibly pass this up!! besides I got my ride here in ship 7 , I'll see ya guys at the show. I'm looking at staying at Motel 6 or the Howard Johnson
Has anyone submitted for a media pass? I sent in my stuff last week but have not gotten a confirmation email or anything back from them.
I guess this is confusing..so if I am not called just show up and we should access lol?
Sean
I will be out to NAF El Centro on Friday. I am up in the air for Sat though.
Quote from: seaninsa on March 07, 2011, 02:48:25 PM
I guess this is confusing..so if I am not called just show up and we should access lol?
Sean
I Don't get it either... LOL
Do you just show and keep your fingers crossed?
Quote from: seaninsa on March 07, 2011, 03:26:40 PM
Do you just show and keep your fingers crossed?
Did you get an e-mail from them today with the details?
Nada yet..what did they tell you?
This Media issue is quite interesting, never really heard of a "cross your fingers" process... lol... I submitted mine the day it opened have not got any kind of email in return.
QUESTION to all that has attended El Centro Airshow:
- What is the best viewing spot one might choose? I see grandstands for $5 but where is the location of the stands?
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They have nothing on the site showing the spectator viewing area. I have never attended this airshow before really stoked on going any insight would be totally appreciated!
Its been over 15yrs since I have been to an El Centro show, so I can't be if any help. But I know other ApSoCaler's have so please help Jim with some suggestions.
Excited I just got called from the PAO at NAF El Centro and got my media pass. I am not sure if I can make Friday due to work committments. I will be there Saturday..looking forward to an awesome show.
Quote from: seaninsa on March 09, 2011, 04:19:07 PM
Excited I just got called from the PAO at NAF El Centro and got my media pass. I am not sure if I can make Friday due to work committments. I will be there Saturday..looking forward to an awesome show.
Congrats.. See ya Saturday as well....
I am going to be there Friday but do not know if I can stay for the Sat show.
What are you all doing for lodging? It is a bit too far for me to drive out each day (If i do stay for the Sat show)
Weather for Saturday; Partly cloudy, overnight lows 55-65, day time high 85-90
Friday Mostly sunny, highs 85-91 winds Northwest 5-10 mph
Some help with the directions please from Hollywood area!! :)
Be sure to shoot lots of "Maid in the Shade".
She is a WWII European Theater Veteran.
Kevin
See everyone tomorrow <rocker>
Weather update
Saturday Sunny highs 85-89 winds west at 5-10 Mph
Stay hydrated
C-17 just flew over Temecula en-route to El Centro....
HSL-43 Battlecats arriving.
Just got home from NAF El Centro. Pretty good show met some nice people in the media area. Here are a few observations for me:
1. The performance area is a considerable distance from the viewing areas. It was hard to get photos of some the smaller aircraft due to the distance.
2. Long walk to the portables. Man if you had to go you better being running.
3. Limited amount of vendors at the airshow. Man I thought gasoline was the most expensive liquid. I love paying $3 for a 16 oz. bottle of water.
Overall a pretty a good day at El Centro. Look forward to what others have to say as well.
One shot for tonight of the Legacy Flight with the moon.
Fallon SAR Demo
F-16 Demo and Herritage Flight. Just a little wing flex in the first shot.
British Long Bow departing during the show on Friday.
Long Bow on display.
Quote from: seaninsa on March 12, 2011, 09:13:45 PM
3. Limited amount of vendors at the airshow. Man I thought gasoline was the most expensive liquid. I love paying $3 for a 16 oz. bottle of water.
Look forward to what others have to say as well.
After the airshow I went to AZ to catch some MLB spring training. Bottled water was $4/botle at the Giants/Rangers game.
I'll be putting some pix up in a day or so.
Great shots Kevin!!! <rocker>
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Desert Rat pointed this out to me, see if you can spot what he showed me
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Looks like you guys got the very first E model demo, very cool. 8)
Quote from: kick Z tail out on March 15, 2011, 06:42:33 AM
Looks like you guys got the very first E model demo, very cool. 8)
Was the demo always an F model. Never noticed LOL!
Quote from: phantomphan1974 on March 15, 2011, 07:08:37 AM
Was the demo always an F model. Never noticed LOL!
Haha yep pretty much... Overseas they've flown E demos, but stateside it's always been an F with the safety officer riding as WSO. This year VFA-122's demos will alternate between Es and Fs. 8) And it looks like they got started right away putting an E model in the first air show of the year.
Thanks Kevin and <rocker>Robert <rocker> for the company, it's great shooting with you guys! Met a couple cool cats, Michael, great talkin shop with you at dinner! Lookin forward to Riverside, Big Bear and possibly Grass Valley!
Great weather too!
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Quote from: SBGrad on March 15, 2011, 06:30:32 AM
Desert Rat pointed this out to me, see if you can spot what he showed me
Nice. Subtle.
Kevin
aero-engineer
Was great meeting everyone last weekend.
Full Gallery can be seen here:
http://www.travismillerphoto.com/Client/Airshows/El-Centro-Airshow-2011/
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