| Date(s) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22-23 | Fort Worth Alliance Air Show 2022 | Fort Worth, TX |
| Oct 29-30 | Orlando Air and Space Show 2022 | Sanford, FL |
| Nov 5-6 | Aviation Nation Air & Space Expo 2022 | Las Vegas, NV |
Where are the Thunderbirds performing in 2022?
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds have released their performance schedule for the 2022 air show season. The team’s 2022 campaign begins with a late March open house at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and concludes with an early November show at their home base, Nellis Air Force Base, in Nevada.
How many Air Force shows will there be in 2022?
The team’s 2022 campaign begins with a late March open house at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona and concludes with an early November show at their home base, Nellis Air Force Base, in Nevada. The schedule includes 29 separate shows and one appearance at the United States Air Force Academy graduation in late May.
What are the air show dates for the 2022 air show?
May 21-22: Dover Air Force Base, Delaware - "Thunder Over Dover Air Show" May 25: Colorado Springs, Colorado – “USAFA Graduation 2022 Flyover” July 2-3: Battle Creek, Michigan – “Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival” July 27: Cheyenne, Wyoming – “Wings Over Warren Air Show - Cheyenne Frontier Days”
Who is the new Thunderbird 8 pilot in 2022?
Kyle Oliver, the current Opposing Solo pilot, will transition to the Lead Solo position in 2022, replacing Maj. Michelle Curran. Capt. Jacob Impellizzeri, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, has been selected as Thunderbird 8, the team’s Advance Pilot and Narrator.
Where is the next Thunderbirds air show?
Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach | September 30 - October 2, 2022.
Are the Thunderbirds flying this year?
This year, the Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform public demonstrations at 35 locations throughout the US. The 2022 season kicks off with the Thunderbirds' first public flyover at the 2022 Daytona 500 in February, followed by a full schedule at various US venus from March to Novermber.
Where are Thunderbirds now?
The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron ("Thunderbirds") is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing, and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
How many USAF Thunderbirds are there?
The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit composed of eight pilots (including six demonstration pilots), four support officers, three civilians and more than 130 enlisted personnel performing in 25 career fields.
Will Blue Angels and Thunderbirds perform together in 2022?
– The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will join the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, as co-headliners for the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Air Show and Open House May 21-22, at Dover Air Force Base.
Are Thunderbirds faster than Blue Angels?
Each plane can reach speeds above 1,500 miles per hour, but keep the throttle limited to 700 mph during exhibition shows. So, when it comes to planes, both squadrons are in close competition. The Thunderbirds will continue to fly the F-16 Fighting Hornet, while the Blue Angels have transitioned to a new plane.
Why is the number 5 Thunderbird upside down?
You may have noticed the upside down 5 on our lead solo jet but this modification to the traditional 5 wasn't added until 1986. Members of the maintenance team convinced leadership that the 5 on the jet should be inverted to match the upside down maneuvers flown by our lead solo pilot.
How close do the Thunderbirds fly to each other?
18 inchesAs Thunderbird 1, Caldwell leads the Thunderbirds signature flying formations with as many as seven other pilots flying at speeds topping 500 miles per hour and with wing tips less than 18 inches apart from each other.
How long can you be a Thunderbird pilot?
Each new member of the squadron must also pass a 21-day training course which contributes to their better integration into the team. Officers in the "Thunderbirds" serve for 2 years while the rest of the team serve for 3 or 4 years.
Do Thunderbird pilots wear G-suits?
The Blue Angels are famous for not wearing G-suits, and you can rest assured that Thunderbirds #1 and #5 did not wear any during their ride either. Blue Angels #1 and #4, however, did accept the offered G-suits for their ride in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, since it can pull more Gs than the Hornet.
How much does a Blue Angels pilot make a year?
As of Oct 13, 2022, the average annual pay for a Blue Angels in the United States is $45,416 a year.
Do Blue Angels wear G-suits?
However, Blue Angels pilots do not wear G-suits, as the inflation and deflation of the suit would interfere with the control stick between the pilots' legs and impact flight safety.
What is the schedule for the Blue Angels in 2022?
2022 Air Show Schedule - USN Blue AngelsDate(s)EventLocationOct 22-23NAS JAX Air Show - Birthplace of the Blue Angels 2022Jacksonville, FLOct 29-30CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow 2022Houston, TXNov 5-6Atlanta Air Show 2022Peachtree City, GANov 11-12Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show 2022Pensacola, FL
What time is the Dover Air Show 2022?
noon to 4 p.m.The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds and the US Navy Blue Angels are confirmed for the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Air Expo and Open House at Dover Air Force Base Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22. Gates open at 9 a.m., and shows will be from noon to 4 p.m. on both days.
What do the Thunderbirds fly today?
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon and perform a combination of formation and solo maneuvers in an inspiring high energy performance.
Is Offutt Air Force Base having an airshow this year?
Just so everyone knows: There is no air show scheduled for this year (2022). Hopefully we will have more information about next year soon. We will keep everyone updated! We plan to support the Lincoln air show in August 2023 and, as…