| Lancaster Airport Community
Days Airshow, August 20-21, 2011 |
Admission: FREE |
Parking: $5
donation |
Value: Excellent |
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The
Community Day Airshow held at the Lancaster Airport in Lititz
is a hidden gem in airshow events under the direction of David
Schultz Airshows! Lots of flying close to the field, parking
close to the gates and really cheap food prices compared to
the big shows. There was a nice variety of flying acts from the
early training planes to the modern day UASF A-10A Thunderbolt
II filling the skies over the airport. |
Aerial demonstrations were flown by Kevin Russo
in his SNJ, Jerry Wells in a Bucker Jungmeister, Jerry “Jive” Kirby
in a USN T-28, Kendal Simpson in a Pitts and a Bell 47 helicopter
demo from the Dutch Country Helicopters. The demo the crowd was
most looking forward to see fly was the Lancaster based “Heavy
Metal Jet Team” flying five L-39’s and one MIG-17
flying a performance that was on par of the major military jet
teams.
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Nice laid back event
with plenty to see and do before and after the flying, as long
as you didn't had to use the sanitation facilities. There were
not enough, causing long line ups, and this should be rectified
for future events. Helicopter helicopter rides were available
to give you a view from above of the show and of Lancaster County.
For anyone who hates the large shows at major military bases
this is the show for you.
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Aircraft/Performers
Presented:
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USAF A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team
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Heavy Metal Jet Team
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Kevin Russo – SNJ Aerobatics
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Jerry Wells – Bucker Jungmeister
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Kendal Simpson- Acronut Aerosports
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Jerry “Jive” Kirby- USN T-28
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Dutch Country Helicopters
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L-Bird Flight
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PT Flight
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SNJ/T-6 Flight
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Rating:
9.0 out of 10 |
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Photography
and report byJoe Osciak for AIRSHOWSREVIEW LLC |
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