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Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Russian on October 12, 2005, 10:30:25 PM: http://public.travis.amc.af.mil/public/AirExpo.htm

Is anyone going? I’ll be there.

(USAF Thunderbirds and Raptor flyover is the main event)
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Gunslinger on October 13, 2005, 12:00:18 AM: Edwardsa AFB Air Show is the weekend of the 23rd.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Sandman on October 13, 2005, 12:02:01 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Gunslinger
Edwardsa AFB Air Show is the weekend of the 23rd.

All in all, I think the Chino air show is more fun than Edwards AFB.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Gunslinger on October 13, 2005, 12:28:26 AM: Try having to work at one :cry
Title: Re: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Wolfala on October 13, 2005, 01:12:15 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Russian
http://public.travis.amc.af.mil/public/AirExpo.htm

Is anyone going? I’ll be there.

(USAF Thunderbirds and Raptor flyover is the main event)

I'm going with the little woman. Saturday -
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Sandman on October 13, 2005, 09:49:45 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Gunslinger
Try having to work at one :cry

I have, but it was at NAS Miramar in the mid-eighties. Man, we had a blast. Our squadron was selling beer right next to the booth that was selling polish sausages.

San Diego in the summer... the scenery along the booths was every bit as good as the show. :D
Title: Re: Re: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Russian on October 13, 2005, 02:42:27 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Wolfala
I'm going with the little woman. Saturday -

If so, I think she would want to meet some comrades in language. My friends’ wife speaks Russian and actually lives on base. When are you going to be there? A person from SimHQ (http://www.simhq.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=142&t=000661 ) wants to come also, so we can have small ‘sim get together’.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Gunslinger on October 13, 2005, 07:10:44 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Sandman
I have, but it was at NAS Miramar in the mid-eighties. Man, we had a blast. Our squadron was selling beer right next to the booth that was selling polish sausages.

San Diego in the summer... the scenery along the booths was every bit as good as the show. :D

Well now there's this evil monopoly entity called AAFES/Services. They control EVERYTHING that is sold there. If you sell something they get a chunk.

Last Air Show edwards had I had to work our Egress booth on Saturday for half the day and I had to work the Grill on sunday and cooked 400 Plus hamburgers.

I guess it's better than picking up trash or being a road-guard.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Wolfala on October 13, 2005, 07:36:32 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Russian
If so, I think she would want to meet some comrades in language. My friendsï¿½ wife speaks Russian and actually lives on base. When are you going to be there? A person from SimHQ (http://www.simhq.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=142&t=000661 ) wants to come also, so we can have small ï¿½sim get togetherï¿½.

I dunno when specifically - Saturday probally around start time whenever that is. She doesn't care if there is anyone around who speaks Russian so its not a priority at all. So long as its a good time - the SFO show last week was kinda wack because of all the crowds and the viewing options really sucked the fat one. So it would be good to make up for that blown opportunity. I'll PM my info to u.

Wolf
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Gunslinger on October 13, 2005, 08:11:24 PM: You know what cracks me up about Air Shows,

We have all these rules reguarding access to cockpits and all and De-arm For static display and such. yet they prep all these air craft for public viewing in which millions of the public walks around them.

Low and behold most of these jets don't have their egress systems de-armed and any joe shmow can READ the INSTRUCTIONS on the side of an F-16 and pull the Canopy Jettison handle from the outside and launch the canopy into a crowd.

What's funny is I was explaining the F16 system to my wife at the last Air Show and she pointed out to me that the instructions are painted on the side of the cockpit as how to jettison the canopy and that anyone could do it if they knew how to read. Me, knowing there were snipers on the roofs of the hangors decided not to show her how the access doors open....that and the fact that it's my wife we're talking about here.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Wolfala on October 14, 2005, 06:38:44 PM: Seeing as how the website hasn't even posted a start time - whats the deal?
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Russian on October 14, 2005, 07:08:19 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Wolfala
Seeing as how the website hasn't even posted a start time - whats the deal?

I was going to call later this evening. Gates open at 0900 to 1700. Who ever designed that website.....R a n0ob.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Russian on October 14, 2005, 07:17:49 PM: Also, it seems they like to do anal prove to everyone... so
Quote
Security information: Due to heightened security measures on the base, all visitors will be required to pass through a metal detector prior to gaining entry to the Air Expo. Also, the following items will not be permitted on base:
Back packs or gym bags
Walkie-Talkies or HAM radios
Coolers
Glass bottles
Bicycles, roller blades, roller skates, skateboards or scooters
Weapons (to include small knives, mace, etc.)

Also, smoking, pets and alcoholic beverages of any type are prohibited while at the expo. All visitors are also encouraged to remain vigilant for suspicious behavior or individuals to ensure everyone’s safety during the event.

.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Hangtime on October 14, 2005, 07:51:15 PM: juesus frikkin chripes in a tutu..

the terrorists won.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Russian on October 14, 2005, 08:04:36 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
juesus frikkin chripes in a tutu..

the terrorists won.
It was a puritan state (~1600s), now we return to their way, except without religion part. We can’t smoke, we can’t drink….soon they will ask as to dress the same. :noid
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Wolfala on October 14, 2005, 09:25:28 PM: OK i'll plan to be there around 10 assuming traffic - then whatever at the gate to get in the venue.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Gunslinger on October 14, 2005, 11:55:31 PM: Well just so hangtime doesn't have a heart attack......the last airshow we did had more than a few parking zones for the patrons. The flight line itself had a few security checkpoints to go through. In order to go onto the flight line you had to go through a security check point NO DIFFERENT THAN IF THE BASE WAS RUNNING ACTUAL AIR OPERATIONS.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Hangtime on October 15, 2005, 12:02:52 AM: In 1978 I was the Travis Air Show. Sat on my cooler full of beer, smoked marlboros, had a Buck knife on my belt and had a VHF radio to listen to the cockpit and tower traffic.

Don't tell me the Terrorists haven't won.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Gunslinger on October 15, 2005, 12:06:12 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
In 1978 I was the Travis Air Show. Sat on my cooler full of beer, smoked marlboros, had a Buck knife on my belt and had a VHF radio to listen to the cockpit and tower traffic.

Don't tell me the Terrorists haven't won.

When you are not allowed to have all those items PLUS have a koran on your person, THEN they have won.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Hangtime on October 15, 2005, 12:14:35 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Gunslinger
When you are not allowed to have all those items PLUS have a koran on your person, THEN they have won.

Any day now. But it'll be Mao's little red book AND the Koran.
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Gunslinger on October 15, 2005, 12:17:51 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Hangtime
Any day now. But it'll be Mao's little red book AND the Koran.

Well when that happens I'll join you at the gate and protest the "man"
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Hangtime on October 15, 2005, 12:26:29 AM: By then it'll be too late. May be too late already.

Enjoy the show and stay safe.. hope like hell yer not doing the strip searches and buttcheek checks.

;)
Title: Travis AFB air show.
Post by: Gunslinger on October 15, 2005, 02:39:14 AM: nope,

no cavity searches for me. Instead I'll be maning a grill on saturday churning out burgers for the Nazi organization we military members call AAFES. then on sunday have 4 hours of duty at our own shop EGRESS booth were we let the kids try on a flight helmut and get their picture taken on an real life de-milled Ejections Seat.