RIAT 2009

On 7/30/2010 12:38 PM, Indrek Aaviso wrote:

I vote for the Canadian Snowbirds.

Second that. Years ago at the Reno Air Races, I saw both the
Thunderbirds and Snowbirds. The former did a whole lot of high speed
stuff, making lots of noise, and being for all intents and purposes, out
of visual range much of the time.

The Snowbirds by contrast, were vastly more visual and graceful. It must
take great skill to fly such large formations at lower speeds.
I was watching from an open field at what I believe to be the north end
of the runway, directly in line with the runway. The Snowbirds made
several passes where they'd be descending seeming directly at me, then
gently pull up and sweep overhead. Man, what I wouldn't have given for a
good digital camera, or video camera then...


Jon

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On 7/30/2010 12:38 PM, Indrek Aaviso wrote:

I vote for the Canadian Snowbirds.

Second that. Years ago at the Reno Air Races, I saw both the Thunderbirds
and Snowbirds. The former did a whole lot of high speed stuff, making lots
of noise, and being for all intents and purposes, out of visual range much
of the time.


I don't think I've ever seen the snowbirds here in Europe. I concur that
the Thunderbirds are a bit of 'overkill' though those computers put on a
tight display.

As for the 'Reds' or 'Dead Sparrows' as they are called here, good - but no
cigar. ;~)

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As for the 'Reds' or 'Dead Sparrows' as they are called here, good - but
no cigar. ;~)



I most strongly disagree.

For me, the Red Arrows are the best there is.
Not relying on lots of noise and/or speed but simply on precision flying. Of
course they have the advantage of flying a very handsome aircraft.

Regards,
Herman

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As for the 'Reds' or 'Dead Sparrows' as they are called here, good -
but no cigar. ;~)



I most strongly disagree.

For me, the Red Arrows are the best there is.
Not relying on lots of noise and/or speed but simply on precision
flying. Of course they have the advantage of flying a very handsome
aircraft.

You need, then, to see the Snowbirds.
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Andrew Chaplin
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