Why I'm against bringing the Thunderbirds

[Kyle Boatright]

... most of the affected area in Vintage is "parking only, no camping"

I thought the tents went all the way to the burn line. At least it seems that way when I walk the vintage area south of the square.

[nigel hitchman]

yes there is a big area, from around where the Cessna 195s park all the way south to the Ultralights which is Camping and will be affected by this problem. This area is usually full by Sunday evening, very popular with a lot of the airplane campers, I guess at least 20 rows. North of the Cessna 195s is generally parking only, although this seems to change a bit from year to year. When all the Cubs parked there, some were camping.

[rbarkerjr]

Does anyone know if there are there any maps out there that depict where the restricted areas for the Thunderbirds shows?

Thanks!

[MEdwards]

Does anyone know if there are there any maps out there that depict where the restricted areas for the Thunderbirds shows?

Yep, it's shown on the visitor map on the Airventure web page: http://www.eaa.org/~/media/files/air...isitorsmap.pdf
It's on the main, detailed part of the map, not the tram routes map that you may come to first at that link.

[Wrongway Feldman]

Does anyone know if there are there any maps out there that depict where the restricted areas for the Thunderbirds shows?

Thanks!

Yep, it's shown on the visitor map on the Airventure web page: http://www.eaa.org/~/media/files/air...isitorsmap.pdf
It's on the main, detailed part of the map, not the tram routes map that you may come to first at that link.

No dis on MEdwards but this is a better aerial photo of the TunderBirds Aerobatic Box.
News page

[MEdwards]

That is pretty graphic, thanks. I wondered what was going to happen to the east of the airport.

[rbarkerjr]

Yep, it's shown on the visitor map on the Airventure web page: http://www.eaa.org/~/media/files/air...isitorsmap.pdf
It's on the main, detailed part of the map, not the tram routes map that you may come to first at that link.

No dis on MEdwards but this is a better aerial photo of the TunderBirds Aerobatic Box.
News page

Perfect. Thanks!

[TedK]

Hey! I've got an idea!

Switch the T-birds from F-16s to A-10s. Much smaller box needed.

IMO, the A-10 puts on a much better airshow.

[gbrasch]

DITTO!!!! They are based here in Tucson at DMAFB, watch them all day. And the idiots in Congress want to shut them down!

[Wrongway Feldman]

I wondered what was going to happen to the east of the airport.

Business Cooperation For Thunderbirds (click for source)
The community cooperation with AirVenture came on the east side of the airport. As the expanded aerobatic box included business and residents adjacent to the airport, EAA worked with them to provide viewing and hospitality areas near their facilities. EAA also worked with the Thunderbirds to schedule performance times that had the least effect on the businesses on the airport’s east side.

Hospitality Tents for Thunderbirds Show (click for source)
Volunteers are needed to greet and be a host at the hospitality tents during Thunderbirds show for our neighbors and businesses near AirVenture. We also need volunteers to set up chairs and tables and clean up after each day the hospitality tents are utilized.
Set Up Tables and Chairs
Friday, August 1 – Anytime from 8am - 3pm
Greeters and Hosts
Friday, August 1 – 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, August 2 – 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday, August 3 – 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Clean Up Crew
Friday, August 1 – 6pm - 8 pm
Saturday, August 2 – 6pm - 8pm
Contact Jessica Luft at jluft@eaa.org or call her at 920-426-6529 if you are interested in volunteering.

Sounds like a pretty Good Gig!