| 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.
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.
What are the USAFA flyovers for 2022?
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”
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What plane will be the next Thunderbird?
The Thunderbirds have a full schedule planned for 2021. As for the Blue Angels, in their 75th year of performances they'll be flying new F/A-18E/F Super Hornets instead of the legacy Hornets they have flown since retiring the A-4F Skyhawk in 1986.
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
Where is the next Thunderbirds air show?
Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach | September 30 - October 2, 2022.
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.
How much does a Blue Angels pilot make a year?
Blue Angels SalaryAnnual SalaryWeekly PayTop Earners$95,000$1,82675th Percentile$48,000$923Average$45,416$87325th Percentile$25,000$480
How much does it cost to fly the Blue Angels per hour?
It breaks down to $10,487 per hour per plane. The figure matches up with fuel consumption rates for the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet E/F, the current Navy warplane adapted for the Blue Angels. There are six Super Hornets in each show, so you could calculate fuel costs for a one-hour flight at about $62,000.
Where will the Blue Angels perform in 2022?
2022 | SHOW SCHEDULE Download12 | NAF El Centro, CA | NAF El Centro Annual Air Show | Website.19 · 20 | NAS JRB New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Air Show | Website.26 · 27 | MacDill AFB, FL | Tampa Bay AirFest | Website.
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.
How much does a Thunderbirds air show cost?
Tickets will start at $25 per person for the three-day aerial event that kicks off Sept. 30.
Do Thunderbird pilots go to war?
The Thunderbirds pilots do not go on combat deployments when they're with the Thunderbirds they are for air demonstration purposes only but the aircraft can be modified to combat status and used in combat if they had to.
Do Blue Angels ever land on a carrier?
Cmdr. Patrick Driscoll becomes the first Blue Angels pilot to land a team jet aboard an aircraft carrier. Throughout their 52-year-history the Navy's Blue Angels have epitomized air power at sea.
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.
Where do the Blue Angels fly in 2022?
2022 | SHOW SCHEDULE Download12 | NAF El Centro, CA | NAF El Centro Annual Air Show | Website.19 · 20 | NAS JRB New Orleans, LA | New Orleans Air Show | Website.26 · 27 | MacDill AFB, FL | Tampa Bay AirFest | Website.
Where do the Blue Angels perform in 2022?
San Francisco BayAlthough there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place October 7-9, 2022 when fans from across the Bay converge on hills, rooftops and all along the waterfront to behold the spectacular taking place over San Francisco Bay between Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.
How much are Blue Angels tickets?
Los Angeles Angels Ticket PricesSeasonLocationAverage Ticket Price2020Angel Stadium of Anaheim$342019Tempe Diablo Stadium$612019Angel Stadium of Anaheim$382018Angel Stadium of Anaheim$256 more rows
What planes are the Blue Angels flying this year?
The Blue Angels are back with a larger jet 5-7 during which they'll fly a new combat jet: the F/A-18 Super Hornet. It's a larger version of the F/A-18 Hornet that the Blue Angels flew for the past 34 years.
Why do the Thunderbirds perform?
The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. Through air shows and flyovers, they aim to excite and inspire.
What is the Thunderbird inspired by?
The Thunderbird was inspired by the Southwest’s Native American culture, where the team is based.
How many aircraft are in the F-16 demonstration?
The demonstration is a mix of six aircraft performing formation flying and solo routines. The four-ship Diamond formation showcases the precision and training of U.S. Air Force Pilots, as well as the gracefulness of the F-16. The two solos display the power and maximum capabilities of the mighty F-16 Fighting Falcon, a frontline fighter.
