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pilot623(at)gmail.com
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 Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:07 pm Post subject: Wings Over Houston Airshow |
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Just a quick report after the Wings Over Houston show at Ellington (KEFD) this past weekend. I was one of about 12 general aviation planes (experimental and factory built) on static display at the airshow this past weekend. Because of the lack of military hardware on the ground and in the air, they tried to give the public a little more to look at so we had the first ever (for this show) GA flight segment on Saturday where 8 airplanes flew two passes, 300 and 800 AGL, in front of the crowd to start the show. I can only guess at how many spectators there were, probably 10,000+ by that time. We didn't do anything fancy, just an extended trail formation with 20 - 30 second spacing between planes which gave the announcer a little time to talk about each plane and pilot. The desire was to show the folks on the ground that common people with common jobs could fly a general aviation airplane. You didn't have to be ex-military or an airline pilot to own and fly a small plane. We had an RV-8, Pitts, DA-40, Pulsar, Long EZ, C172, C120 and a SeaRey. Another similar segment was planned for Sunday but rain and low clouds shortened the flying by more than half so the GA flight was scrubbed. Sunday's crowds were probably 1/10 of Saturday's. The good thing is a lot of people got to see different airplanes up close and hopefully some seeds were planted.
Jim
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triumphrider
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| Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: Wings Over Houston Airshow |
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That's terrific that you had the opportunity to participate in the air show and static display. I think EAA and AOPA should push for more of this at other air shows. What a great way to share our love of aviation with the public. With the security at GA airports, this allows for much needed interaction with aviation fans that may not ...yet fly.
I was just at a south Florida air show-Stuart, FL...KSUA. Wish I was able to participate in it "on the line."
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