Planes, Airshows, & Anything Else

OC Train Show pictures

2019-03-16T10:55:00.001-07:00

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American Airlines Airbus A319 Takeoff from MSP

2016-06-09T19:37:00.001-07:00

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Landing at MSP

2016-05-23T15:28:00.001-07:00

American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Takeoff from PHX

2016-05-23T15:00:00.001-07:00

American Airlines Airbus A319 Takeoff at SNA

2016-05-23T14:40:00.002-07:00

American Airlines Airbus A319 Landing at PHX.

2016-05-23T14:33:00.001-07:00

Southwest Airlines SNA to SMF (Sacramento) Boeing 737-700

2013-11-21T21:06:00.000-08:00

Here is takeoff and landing from inside a Southwest Airlines 737 from Santa Ana (SNA) to Sacramento (SMF). Southwest Airlines Flight 3517 from SNA to SMF on a Boeing 737-700 early morning takeoff through the Southern California marine layer with a break-out to a bright sunny morning. Notice how quickly they get to 10,000 feet due to the strict noise laws surrounding John Wayne Airport(SNA).

A340 Missed Approaches/Go Arounds at LGB

2013-11-21T21:00:00.000-08:00

A Luftwaffe 16+01 Airbus A340 made 4 Missed Approaches/ Go Arounds at LGB/Long Beach Daugherty Field, testing equipment for the USAF. That's as much as I know. What follows is the email sent out from Long Beach Airport.

"The U.S. Air Force has planned to conduct four approaches to the Long Beach Airport on Thursday, August 1, 2013. These operations are expected to occur between 10:00am and 10:30am. The Air Force will be flying an Airbus A340 aircraft for equipment testing purposes.

Thank you,

Long Beach Airport"

Boston to LGB, Short and Long Version

2013-11-21T20:51:00.000-08:00

Here's a video a jetBlue flight from BOS to LGB that's about 45 mins long. It goes from a daytime takeoff with pushback at BOS to a night landing at LGB. This is the Long Version:

And here is the Short Version:

C-5B visits LGB

2013-11-21T20:41:00.000-08:00

A USAF C-5B from Travis AFB visited LGB a few weeks ago. Here is its landing.

jetBlue Sharklets!!

2013-11-21T20:34:00.001-08:00

Here some footage of one of jetBlue's newest Airbus A320's with Sharklets landing and taking off at LGB. Enjoy

I'm not Dead, not yet.

2013-11-21T20:29:00.002-08:00

Sorry for the very long absence, with the airshow season being killed (shakes fist angerly at clouds) there was not much to post about. So here following this post will be some videos from my local airport and California jetBlue mecca LGB. Hope you enjoy.
Kimsean426

Welcome to the CVN-80 the U.S.S. ENTERPISE

2012-12-02T14:27:00.001-08:00

As one Enterprise CVN-65 heads for Drydock one last time, a new one's Keel will soon be laid. Here's some fact sheets from the U.S. Navy. I look forward to seeing the next Big E.

Combined Navy Tac Demo, Blue Angels, Thunderbirds 2012 Schedule

2012-01-11T13:58:00.000-08:00

Here is a combined VFA-122, VFA-106 (F/A-18E/F), Blue Angels, Thunderbirds 2012 schedule that I was able to piece together. I was unable add the F-22 Raptor as it has not been posted yet. If you happen to go to a show that has a VFA-122/106 then consider yourself very lucky. Their will be shows with only the Blue Angels or the Thunderbirds but no single ship military team. This might change as the year goes but the Raptor was grounded for the better part of last year and is a little bit of a hanger queen.

Blue Angels= BA
Thunderbirds= TB

MARCH

10-11 VFA-122/BA NAF El Centro Air Show, El Centro, CA
17-18 VFA-106/BA Thunder in the Valley Airshow, Columbus, GA
17-18 VFA-122/TB MCAS Yuma, Yuma, AZ
24-25 VFA-106/BA Florida International Airshow, Punta Gorda, FL
31 VFA-106/TB Sun n' Fun, Lakeland, FL

APRIL

1 VFA-106/TB Sun n' Fun, Lakeland, FL
14-15 TB Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
14-15 VFA-122/BA Wings Over South Texas, NAS Kingsville, TX
21-22 VFA-122BA New Orleans 1812 Bicentennial, New Orleans, LA
21-22 TB Barksdale AFB, LA
28-29 VFA-106/TB Lauderdale Airshow, Fort Lauderdale Beach, FL
28-29 BA Warner Robins AFB, GA

MAY
05-06 BA MCAS Cherry Point, NC
05-06 TB Shaw AFB, SC
12-13 BA The Great Tennessee Air Show, Smyrna TN
12-13 VFA-106/TB JRB McGuire Open House, Wrightstown, NJ
19-20 BA Andrews AFB, MD
19-20 VFA-106 Pee Dee Airshow and Festival, Florence, SC
19-20 VFA-122/TB Thunder Over the Empire, March ARB, CA
23 TB USAF Academy, CO
23 BA Jones Beach, NY
26-27 VFA-106 Bethpage Airshow at Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY
26-27 VFA-122 Salute to Veterans Airshow, Columbia, MO
26-27 TB Hill AFB, UT
29 BA USNA Graduation Fly Over, US Naval Academy MD

JUNE

2-3 VFA-106/BA Patriotic Festival 2012, Virginia Beach, VA
2-3 VFA-106 Thunder on the Lakeshore, Manitiwoc, WI
2-3 TB Rockford, IL
9-10 BA Mankato, MN
9-10 VFA-106/TB OC Airshow, Ocean City, MD
16-17 VFA-106/BA Star Spangled Sailabration, Baltimore, MD
16-17 TB North Kingstown, RI
23-24 TB Indianapolis, IN
23-24 VFA-106/BA Westmoreland County Airshow, Latrobe, PA
30 VFA-106 Cape Air Festival, Cape Girardeau, MO
30-01 BA Boston Portsmouth Airshow, Portsmouth NH
30-01 TB Battle Creek, MI

JULY

1 VFA-106 Cape Air Festival, Cape Girardeau, MO
4 BA Boston Harbor Fly Over
7-8 TB Gary, IN
7-8 BA Dayton Airshow, Dayton OH
7-8 VFA-106 National Cherry Festival Airshow, Traverse City, MI
14 BA Pensacola Beach Airshow, Pensacola Beach Fl
14-15 VFA-106 Detroit APBA Gold Cup Hydroplane Race, Detroit, MI
21-22 TB JB Lewis, McChord, WA
21-22 VFA-122/BA Power on the Prairie, Sioux Falls, SD
25 TB Cheyenne, WY
28-29 VFA-106 EAA Airventure, Oshkosh, WI
28-29 BA Twin Falls Airshow, Twin Falls ID
28-29 TB JB Elmendorf, Richardson AK

AUGUST

4-5 VFA-106 The Great New England Airshow, Chicopee, MA
4-5 TB Hillsboro, OR
4-5 VFA-122/BA Seafair, Seattle, WA
11-12 TB Abbotsford, Canada
11-12 VFA-106 Milwaukee Air and Water Show, Milwaukee, WI
17 TB Atlantic City, NJ
19 TB Air Force Week Flyover, New York City
18-19 VFA-106/BA Chicago Air and Water Show, Chicago, IL
18-19 VFA-122 Kansas City Aviation Expo, Kansas City, MO
25-26 VFA-106/TB Greater State of Maine Airshow, Brunswick, ME
25-26 VFA-122 Offutt Air Show, Offutt AFB, NE
25-26 BA Atlantic International Airshow, Prince Edward Island PE

SEPTEMBER

1-3 VFA-106/BA Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, OH
1-3 TB Davenport, IA
8-9 TB Sacramento, CA
8-9 VFA-106 Wings Over Waukegan, Waukegan, IL
8-9 VFA-122/BA Thunder Over the Rock, Little Rock, AK
15-16 TB Scott AFB, IL
15-16 VFA-106/BA NAS Oceana Airshow, NAS Oceana, VA
15-16 VFA-122 Reno Air Races and Airshow, Reno, NV
22-23 VFA-106/BA GJ Airshow, Grand Junction, CO
22-23 TB Salinas, CA
29-30 VFA-122 Wichita Festival of Flight, Wichita, KS
29-30 BA Kaneohe Bay Airshow, MCAS Kane'ohe Bay HI
29-30 TB McConnell AFB, KS

OCTOBER

6-7 VFA-106/TB Alliance Airshow, Fort Worth, TX
6-7 VFA-122/BA San Francisco Fleet Week Airshow, San Francisco, CA
13-14 VFA-106 Wings and Waves Airshow, Daytona Beach, FL
13-14 VFA-122/BA MCAS Miramar Airshow
20-21 VFA-106/BA Sea and Sky Spectacular, Jacksonville Beach, FL
20-21 TB El Paso, TX
27-28 BA Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston TX

NOVEMBER

2-3 VFA-106/BA Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow, NAS Pensacola, FL
3 TB Homestead ARB, FL
10-11 VFA-106 Stuart Airshow, Stuart, FL
10-11 TB Aviation Nation, Nellis AFB NV

Souces, Airshowbuzz.com, http://afthunderbirds.com/site/upcoming-shows/, http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/show/

Air Combat Command Statement on Reduction of Demo Teams

2012-01-11T12:58:00.000-08:00

ACC statement about reduction of single-ship demo teams in 2012

We face significant fiscal constraints and are making tough decisions about the

best ways to continue providing combat airpower to warfighting commanders, which is

what we do as the Air Force’s primary force provider.

One decision we’ve made is to sponsor one single-ship demonstration team for

the 2012 air show season, scaling back from the six teams we’ve historically sponsored

– A-10 East & West, F-16 East & West, F-15E and F-22.

For the 2012 season, we’re sponsoring our F-22 demonstration team to perform

at up to 20 shows. In addition to the F-22 demonstration team, the Thunderbirds are set

to complete a full season next year, and their schedule will be announced next week at

the International Council of Air Shows conference.

Reducing the number of single-ship demonstration teams will allow us to

reallocate more than 900 sorties to our wings so they can maximize their flying hours for

combat readiness training, offsetting some of the reduction we’ve seen in flying hours.

Most importantly, reallocating those sorties will provide an increase in more than 25

combat-ready fighter pilots – that’s a very good thing for our Nation and wise

stewardship of our limited resources.

The opportunity to showcase our aircrew at air shows around the country is

important – and we’re confident our Thunderbirds, F-22 demonstration team and Air

Force Heritage Flight Foundation will continue highlighting the extraordinary work of all

our Airmen.

Goodbye Viper West. Thanks for turning and burning the skies over

MCAS Miramar.

MCAS Miramar 2010

MCAS Miramar!!!

2011-10-05T12:26:00.000-07:00

VFA-122 F/A-18E Super Hornet Demo

Viper West F-16 Fighting Falcon Demo

MAGTF!!

(Marine Air Ground Task Force) Demo

Shockwave Jet Truck

2 dead in AH-1W helicopter crash at Pendleton

2011-09-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Sep 19, 2011 17:17:02 EDT

Two Marine pilots died Monday when their AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed at Camp Pendleton, Calif., the Marine Corps said in a statement.

The attack helicopter went down during a training flight at about 1 p.m. in a training area at the base, said 1st Lt. Maureen Dooley, a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spokeswoman.

AH-1W attack helicopters are crewed by a pilot and co-pilot. Camp Pendleton’s air station is home to five light-attack squadrons and a training squadron with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd MAW.

The crash also sparked a brush fire that grew to 50 acres as of 4:30 p.m. local time, Camp Pendleton base officials said. Ground crews along with four air tankers and four helicopters were fighting the blaze, which was moving northeast, officials said.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2011/09/marine-crash-pendleton-super-cobra-california-091911w/

An AH-1W Super Cobra preforming during the MAGTF at the 2007 MCAS Miramar Airshow.

(Photo by Sean Cameron)

Huntington Beach Civil War Days, Sept 3rd 2011.

2011-09-12T16:01:00.000-07:00

Here's a look at one of our family's yearly traditions of watching the Civil War as reenacted Huntington Beach Historical Society. They do the reenactment in the Huntington Beach Central Park every year in September, on Labor Day weekend. In addition to the reenactments both sides North and South set up period realistic camps that you can stroll through and interact with the actors. If your from the midwest or east it is similar to the Civil War Forts that you might have grown up with.

The following video is from the Sept. 3rd 4pm battle. It is the full battle and I tried something new and I'm still not sure on how I feel on how it came out. I did a two camera set up and mixed in the different as the battle went on. I hope you enjoy.

A Look at Knott's Berry Farm's WindSeeker.

2011-08-29T23:57:00.000-07:00

During a recent visit to Knotts we were able to take a look a the newly opened (Aug. 24) WindSeeker. At a height of 301 feet and a ride time of 3 minutes, this should be a thrilling addition to Knott's family of thrill rides.

Ground View of WindSeeker

Montezooma's Revenge

Disney's California Adventure(DCA) Trip Video, July 2011

2011-08-17T13:34:00.000-07:00

Here's a video of a few the entertainment offerings that were going on at California Adventure this summer. It wasn't as packed as Disneyland, MouseWait was saying it was at 83% crowd index, while DCA was at 80%. We tried Disneyland early in the morning, but park-hopped over to DCA right as it opened. This is not an add for MouseWait, I have nothing to do with the app, but if you are going to Disneyland/California Adventure I would highly recommend this app for your smartphone. I have a Sprint EVO 4g and it worked great and was very close to being on the mark every time. Check it out! Its Free!

F/A-18D from 3rd MAW crashed off Mexico, Pilots rescued by USCG.

2011-08-16T14:38:00.000-07:00

Little late but thought I would post anyways:
From KSWB-TV

11:21 p.m. EDT, August 11, 2011

SAN DIEGO -- A Coast Guard helicopter rescued two Mirarmar-based Marine aviators about four hours after their fighter jet crashed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico early Thursday morning.

The Marine pilot and weapons officer were rescued about 2:30 a.m. and were in stable condition, said USCG Petty Officer 2nd Class Henry Dunphy, a spokesman for the agency. They were found in the water and hoisted aboard a Coast Guard helicopter, then immediately flown to Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego for evaluation, he said.

Two F/A-18D Hornets based in Miramar were flying about 70 to 80 nautical miles south of Point Loma and about 30 miles off the coat at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday when communications with one of the pilots ended, Dunphy said. The second pilot called in, saying he spotted debris in the water.

Two San Diego-based Coast Guard cutters and a C-130 plane from Sacramento were immediately sent to look for the missing aviators, and a U.S Navy ship was diverted to the area to assist in the search. Rescuers aboard one of the cutters heard the Marines calling for help, Dunphy said.

The Hornet seats two people: a pilot and a weapon system officer. The F/A-18 Hornet is designed for dogfights and attacks on ground targets. It can carry a wide range of ordnance, including air-to-air and air- to-ground missiles.

The cause of the incident was under investigation, said Marine 1st Lt. Maureen Dooley of Miramar.

Thursday's crash was not the first in recent San Diego history involving an F/A-18 Hornet.

On Dec. 8, 2008, an F/A-18 Hornet crashed into a University City house while approaching Miramar, killing four family members inside. The crash also destroyed a next-door residence that was unoccupied at the time. The pilot, who safely ejected, was placed on probation for what military investigators called a series of bad decisions.

Last March, the engine on another F/A-18 Hornet exploded and caused a fire as the jet was about to launch from the USS John C. Stennis off the coast of San Diego. The aircraft was a total loss and 11 flight deck crew members were injured, but the pilot escaped unscathed.

So far this year, there have been five serious military accidents in the San Diego area. In addition to the crash Wednesday night and the explosion on the Stennis last March, there have been three fatal accidents at the sprawling Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base.

On Jan. 14, a 29-ton amphibious personnel carrier capsized and sank during maneuvers in the Del Mar Boat Basin, killing Iraq war veteran Sgt. Wesley J. Rice, 27, of San Antonio, Texas. A combination of mechanical failures, training lapses and insufficient supervision was blamed for the accident.

On March, 7, Navy Constructionman Mychael A. Flint, 21, of Fort Ann, N.Y., and Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel M. Shirar, 27, of Baytown, Texas, were killed when the seven-ton military water-hauling truck they were in crashed during a training operation.

On July 6, one Marine was killed and five others injured when the Bell UH-1Y Huey helicopter they were on went down in an open, hilly area in the northwestern reaches of Camp Pendleton. The Marine who died was identified as Sgt. Trevor Cook, 25, of Orleans, N.Y.

EAA 96 Fly In and Model Expo 2011 Recap.

2011-08-09T17:23:00.000-07:00

Fun little event that I hope is able to return next year. What is shown in the video is some still photos of some of the static display aircraft, RC aircraft, and some of the events the were held for the children (glider building and flying an RC Aircraft.) Also shown is the Banner Plane demo that opened the event. Wasn't able to stay for the whole event but it was a fun time.

EAA 96 FLY-IN & MODEL EXPO, AUGUST 7, 2011

2011-07-15T12:58:00.000-07:00

This event will engage the young and older in a day of flying no other area airport can offer. Nearly four hours of radio control (R/C) aircraft flying from beginning to giant scale (10’ wingspans) and jets will fill the skies in non-stop action. Attendees will have an opportunity to fly one through a supervised training system. Youngsters under 8 will build gliders and compete for “longest flight”.

During the day, R/C vendors will be present offering their products and services to assist interested attendees on how to get into the sport. Aircraft owners and pilots will be available to share how they got into aviation. Then, there is a full-scale landing contest where attendees can cheer on their favorite pilot in a spot landing and a best landing contest.

This is a family event and inexpensive in lean economic times. Given the unique aspects, and desire of local families to participate, we anticipate a large crowd.

http://www.aviation4fun.com/EAA_Airplane_and_Model_Expo/Airplane_And_ModelExpo.html

Picture of Crashed 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369

2011-07-09T14:38:00.000-07:00

Picture courtesy of unknown Marine
picture not a part of story

Story by Mark Walker mlwalker@nctimes.com

A recently married Marine killed in Wednesday's helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton has been identified as Sgt. Trevor Cook of Lydonville, N.Y.

Cook, 25, was a native of Orleans, N.Y., who served a combat tour in Afghanistan last year, according to Marine Corps officials.

New York television station WIVB quoted the Marine's father, David Cook, as saying his son was recently married and leaves behind a 23-year-old widow.

"Everybody who came in contact with him loved him," the station quoted the father as saying.

The cause of the crash that occurred in the northern San Mateo area of the base is under investigation, officials said Thursday.

Cook was a crew chief aboard the UH-1Y Huey helicopter with five other troops when it went down about 11:40 a.m.

The pilot and crew were on a regular training mission, authorities said.

The aircraft stationed at Camp Pendleton was part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369.

Three of the injured were treated and released at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, a Marine Corps spokesman said.

Two others were still being treated at Orange County's Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, where they were listed in good condition, according to the spokesman. Their names and ranks have not been released.

Cook is pictured in 2010 Marine Corps photos taken during a mission in Afghanistan. The photos show him manning a gunport position and scanning a laptop computer.

In a story accompanying the photos, Gunnery Sgt. Steven Williams quotes Cook about the helicopter's role in supporting ground troops.

"There is no better feeling than protecting your brother," he said. "And that's exactly what we're here to do."

Cook's decorations included the Air Medal (fifth award), Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (second award), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and NATO Medal.

The crash was the first for a UH-1Y since the Marine Corps started using them for training four years ago.

The Marine Corps has 44 UH-1Y helicopters. They were first deployed to Afghanistan in 2009.

6 hospitalized after Pendleton helo crash

2011-07-06T17:37:00.000-07:00

Staff and wire reports
Posted : Wednesday Jul 6, 2011 18:43:13 EDT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — A UH-1Y helicopter carrying six personnel crashed on Wednesday at Camp Pendleton, Marine Corps officials said.

The crash occurred about noon in the San Mateo training area in the base’s northern section. The helicopter, known as a Yankee Huey, is a newer, upgraded four-blade version of the utility helicopter.

“There were six personnel aboard the helicopter and they are currently receiving medical attention at this time,” officials with San Diego-based 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said in a statement. Wing officials provided no other details about the mishap, conditions of the personnel aboard the helicopter or identify the helicopter’s squadron.

At least three of the injured were taken to nearby Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in San Diego, about 30 miles south of the base, hospital spokeswoman Lisa Ohmstede said. She said she also couldn't discuss their injuries and she didn't know what other hospitals took in patients from the crash.

There is no confirmation of any fatalities, wing spokesman Maj. Jay Delarosa said.

The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday that one person died and “several others” were injured in the crash, which prompted a brush fire in the area that was put out by base firefighting crews.

The Huey carries a crew of at least three, including a pilot and copilot.

The mishap is believed to be the first operational crash involving the UH-1Y Huey, which joined the Corps’ inventory in 2008. So far, 44 Yankee Hueys have been delivered to the Corps, which plans to buy 160 of the helicopters, according to service figures

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2011/07/marine-pendleton-helo-crash-6-hospitalized-070611w/