NFT: Jones Beach Air Show

from? I don’t even know what an Air show is?

Lots of interesting airplanes to look at, usually some old iron and maybe some current military stuff, stunt flying, maybe a parachute drop, and lots of skin showing on the younger females in the crowd. Usually some good t-shirts slogans, too.

Who is flying is important. NOBODY, definitely NOBODY tops the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Blue Angels. They have the finest, most entertaining show in the air. It features some really close quarter flying that most non-pilots really don't appreciate, plus their C-130 Fat Albert puts on an amazing high-angle rocket-assisted take off.

The Snow Birds (Canadian Forces) are very entertaining, too. The U.S. Army's Black Knights parachute team is worth paying attention to. The Red Barons are another really good flight demo team. And some of the individual stunt fliers do some truly amazing things in the air with their planes.

Use good sun screen, wear sunglasses and a brimmed cap, take some shade if you can, plenty of water if you can bring it in, and wear comfortable shoes for walking around. Portable chairs are a good idea if they let you have them.

Find a good place to sit to view the action in the air, and relax and enjoy it.

In comment 14453071 mattyblue said:

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from? I don’t even know what an Air show is?

Really? I bet they were bigger back in the day but doubt they are gone. Planes and what not doing flybys, some higher end maneuvering, helicopters etc. Back when I was a kid I think the big ones were the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, but also I remember seeing a harrier take off / landing. The link below has a more typical air show event w/ the jets in formation w/ color trails at the start

What I DO want to see today tho is the Red Bull air race - looks like fun at least for one go. You can fast forward to 3:45 for that

Red Bull Air Race - ( New Window )

I understand what they are but I don’t get the show aspect and money not being an issue. Aren’t they free and you just park somewhere?

Not married to the right person if you're forced to go somewhere you hate and you capitulate to it.

but I live out east on the north shore of Long Island and this is in Nassau County south on Long Island. I agree there will be a lot of cool shit (Blue Angels etc..)

I would like some feedback from people that go esp with kids. There could be upwards of 200K people there this weekend.

Where to park, stay, paying for VIP shit etc...

Thx again

In comment 14453095 Joey in VA said:

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Not married to the right person if you're forced to go somewhere you hate and you capitulate to it.

Joey Eat shit this lady asks me for like one thing every 3 years she is not your ex.

In comment 14453095 Joey in VA said:

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Not married to the right person if you're forced to go somewhere you hate and you capitulate to it.

And why waste your time commenting on an event on Long Island.
If you would have said blast her in the ass I would respected you more.

Fuck off cry baby

In comment 14453089 Red Dog said:

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Lots of interesting airplanes to look at, usually some old iron and maybe some current military stuff, stunt flying, maybe a parachute drop, and lots of skin showing on the younger females in the crowd. Usually some good t-shirts slogans, too. Who is flying is important. NOBODY, definitely NOBODY tops the U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Blue Angels. They have the finest, most entertaining show in the air. It features some really close quarter flying that most non-pilots really don't appreciate, plus their C-130 Fat Albert puts on an amazing high-angle rocket-assisted take off. The Snow Birds (Canadian Forces) are very entertaining, too. The U.S. Army's Black Knights parachute team is worth paying attention to. The Red Barons are another really good flight demo team. And some of the individual stunt fliers do some truly amazing things in the air with their planes. Use good sun screen, wear sunglasses and a brimmed cap, take some shade if you can, plenty of water if you can bring it in, and wear comfortable shoes for walking around. Portable chairs are a good idea if they let you have them. Find a good place to sit to view the action in the air, and relax and enjoy it.

No Blue Angels this year. It is the Thunderbirds.
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There's a terrific annual balloon festival up here that I've stopped going to because of all the crowds and traffic jams.

I want to go to the air show in Oshkosh Wisconsin in July. It's the biggest in the USA (world?), but rooms are booked years in advance. That's a deal breaker for me.

I was in NYC last week visiting family and we had a great time on the US Intrepid aircraft carrier/museum. The thing that I appreciated the most was walking around on this huge deck, in the open air in NYC, without a car in sight. It was quiet! We got tickets on the Internet and went to the front of the line at the Intrepid.

Possible solution: Find an alternative air show to go to, where travel and hotel accommodations are easier to handle. Almost anything has to be easier than Nassau County.

Do you have to go on Sunday? Tomorrow is the practice and I plan on taking my boys (Ages 2 and 4). Traffic will be minimal and no problems with parking in any of the lots. The practice runs they do are the exact same that will be performed on Saturday/Sunday.

Just a thought, this way you can avoid the chaos and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

As Robbie mentioned above, its the Thunderbirds (F-16's), but there will be a Navy FA-18 demonstrator performing as well (same aircraft the Blue Angels fly).

You had asked about VIP tickets, below is a link
Jones Beach Air Show - ( New Window )

and they do their practice overhead. Thank you for the reminder as the first year I started working here, heard the Blue Angels passing by and was like WTF is that????

In comment 14453162 figgy2989 said:

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Do you have to go on Sunday? Tomorrow is the practice and I plan on taking my boys (Ages 2 and 4). Traffic will be minimal and no problems with parking in any of the lots. The practice runs they do are the exact same that will be performed on Saturday/Sunday. Just a thought, this way you can avoid the chaos and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

What time will they be doing practice runs?

In comment 14453099 pmmanning said:

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In comment 14453095 Joey in VA said: Quote: Not married to the right person if you're forced to go somewhere you hate and you capitulate to it. Joey Eat shit this lady asks me for like one thing every 3 years she is not your ex.

Hoo boy.

That should go well.

Drink beer. Mix in some makers mark so you don’t need as many piss stops. Keep doin that. Next thing you know you will be home and pain is over.

She will never make you go again.