US - VA - NAS Oceana Airshow - Virginia Beach - Sept 7-9, 2007

[tomcatdan]

Little information available. I will be keeping this list list below updated as new information rolls in.

Performers:
Blue Angels [Confirmed]
F/A-18F East Coast Demo    [Invited]
F/A-18C East Coast Demo   [Invited]
Dale Snodgrass F-86 Demo [Invited]
Shockwave Jet Truck          [Invited]


Listing updated December 8th 2006

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2006 Report Thread

http://www.oceanaairshow.com/index.php

Photos begin here.

[davechng]

Hope Oceana will have some good static in 2007!  the static display for the 2006 show was horrible! NOw the TOmcats is gone!

DaveC

[M.M.]

Hope Oceana will have some good static in 2007!  the static display for the 2006 show was horrible!

  Were we at the same show?  2006 had the F-22, F-15E and F-16 test birds, AR-ANG Vipers, NTPS Beaver and T-38, a nice C-2, a VFA-137 F/A-18E....  And it was a much bigger static display than in 2005!

There weren't many heavies, but they're usually next to impossible to photograph on static anyways -- a big airplane means you need a larger gap between tourists. 

-M.M.

[rhinolover]

Has anyone else noticed the LACK of acc demos scheduled for Oceana? Their website says they're having the Raptor, but I don't see that on ACC's schedule...Not that it's not going to be an awesome air show without them, but they will add a different aspect. This year will hopefully be my second time at Oceana as I'll be taking some househunting leave in the Norfolk area at the time!

[Liza]

Yes, Corky is aware the schedule looks like they've been overlooked for demos. He's checking into it. Last we chatted, he was told they were getting the raptor and one more team.

[rhinolover]

Sweet, Oceana's the best, bar none. Would be something lacking though if the zoomers didn't bring something in.

[Liza]

Note from Corky this morning...

"Spoke to ACC this am. The schedule for Oceana is approved as written; F-22, F-15, Ed Shipley. To be determined (but very likely) will be the B-2 flyover and F-117 static/flybys."

Note - the F-15 will be the C-model. I see ACC has updated their schedule and this information is there now, too.

[ecuhockeyguy]

awesome. glad to see info that they will be there. not that there wasnt enough DOD stuff flying already, but with the addition of the F-15, F-22, and Shipley, this is REALLY gonna be a HELLUVA show

ok, wait.....so if shipley is there, that means we willg et the dueling sabres hopefully, RIGHT!?!?!

[Liza]

I've been told that Dueling Sabres is a very good possibility for Oceana. Don't quote me though. It's still a few months off and things can change.

[nikonman]

I'm new to this game. I am planning on attending Oceana on the Saturday. Can any of you really experienced types give me tips on the layout, timings and so forth?

Really appreciate any help.

[Mickey]

I'm new to this game. I am planning on attending Oceana on the Saturday. Can any of you really experienced types give me tips on the layout, timings and so forth?

Really appreciate any help.

Read the 2004, 2005 and 2006 threads!

Loads of info in there including satelite pics with notes, etc .

Mickey

[demar727]

I'm new to this game. I am planning on attending Oceana on the Saturday. Can any of you really experienced types give me tips on the layout, timings and so forth?

Really appreciate any help.

from the top of my head

1- Great lighting in the morning
2- lots of hornets
3- lots of hornets
4- beach blast really is a blast
5- go all 3 days!

[jwc50]

2- lots of hornets
3- lots of hornets

Without the Tomcats to balance out the Hornets and Super Hornets, Hornets could get a little old, but my experience with Oceana is that this will still be a great air show with a lot of variety to keep it from being boring.

I have my tickets and I am looking forward to September.

 

[Liza]

ACC update - scratch the F-15C West and add the F-15E Strike Eagle

[rhinolover]

Sweet! Haven't seen the strike eagle demo yet!