Free airshow at Dobbins AFB this Sat.

[Doppelgänger]

Anyone want to meet up for breakfast at Marietta Diner and go over and check out some aeroplanes???

I like planes.... and because I said that, it makes this a discussion thread by default and not just a meet 'n greet thread.

A-10 FTMFW!

[Sawyer]

Isn't CR at the gap this weekend?

EDIT: Sorry, just saw the other post that you guys aren't going!

[metalman]

Classic racecars at RA man. Eff a bunch o planes :lol:

[Doppelgänger]

Yeah, but that'll cost money :lol:

[metalman]

True.

[MeFryRice]

Too much stuff going on and not enough time.

[ben91]

Dang! Racecars or Airplanes. Don't know what to do.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Nevermind on the driving to the Gap.

I'M GOING TO SEE THE AIRPLANES!!!

[Sawyer]

Too much stuff going on and not enough time.


Word.
It feels like a couple months ago we couldn't find anything to do.
Now we have so much to do we can't fit it all in!
A happy medium would be fine with me.

Well I guess if we don't make it to CR@TG this could be a possibility..

[Doppelgänger]

Dang! Racecars or Airplanes. Don't know what to do.

airplanes.

[JennB]

I'm all for the airplanes. It's something different... and free! We do car stuff all the time, I like a change of scenery every once in a while. banana

[Acro]

I'll be there. Haven't been to an airshow in years :3 What time?

[thx712517]

AIRPLANES! Behold the power of the American Air Force!

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

I think that's fairly near to where I'll be, might be worth checking out!

[RotorNutFD3S]

I miss driving around on Cobb Pkwy and watching the F-16s and F-22s do touch-and-go's. This will be fun!

[Doppelgänger]

Soooooo..... do we want to meet up beforehand?

[RotorNutFD3S]

What time are you thinking?

[Doppelgänger]

Well, *I* was thinking like the Marietta Diner..... but i'm open to suggestions.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Did I say where?! :P
When?! Que hora?

[Doppelgänger]

Dammit, now that i'm at work, I can't see what time DAFRB opens. ...

Somone see what time it starts and post it up :)

[thx712517]

Wings Over Marietta Air Show 2008
Mark your calendars!

The 2008 "Wings Over Marietta" Air Show and Open House is coming to Dobbins Air Reserve Base Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 - 19. Team Dobbins welcomes aviation lovers from the Metro Atlanta area and beyond to see a wide variety of military and civilian aerial and aerobatic performances, including the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds.

There will also be several aircraft and equipment on static display and a variety of refreshments and souvenirs available for purchase. Check back here often for continued updates and information on performers and rules for those attending the show.

Admission is FREE. Gates open each day at 8:30 a.m.

Click here for parking information and directions

Click here for air show schedule

For more information, call the Wings Over Marietta air show hotline at 678-655-2333.

[JennB]

Gates open at 8:30, the action starts at 11.

[ben91]

Wings Over Marietta Air Show and Open House Oct. 18-19.
by Master Sgt. Angelita Colon-Francia and Erin Tindell
Public Affairs

9/19/2008 - DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- What's significant about the number 162,000?

That's how many pounds of thrust six F-16 Fighting Falcons produce. It may also represent the number of goose bumps visitors will have when they fly over their heads at several hundred miles per hour during the Wings Over Marietta Air Show Oct. 18-19.

The 94th Airlift Wing has teamed up with the Georgia Air Force Association to host the first air show hosted by Air Force reservists at Dobbins since 2001. The featured act will be the renowned USAF Thunderbirds flying their tandem of F-16's.

The Thunderbirds "use a mix of precision formation and solo routines that demonstrate the great capabilities of Air Force pilots and the F-16 Fighting Falcon," said Major Robert
'Flash' Light, air show director of operations.

Other acts include an F-15E Strike Eagle demo, the USAF Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team, the Air Force Reserve Jet Car and various civilian aerobatic acts such as Red Eagle Air Sports and Jill "Raggz" Long. A special demo will be performed by the F-22 Raptor demo team.

"Military air power will be the focus of the 2008 air show," said Maj. Terence Green, air show director. "Where can you come see a large variety of premiere U.S. military and civilian aircraft including the astonishing F-22 Raptor, built right here in Marietta, that will demonstrate it's fascinating next generation fighter capabilities?"

There will be dozens of aircraft static displays, simulators and fun activities for people of all ages. Food, water, soft drinks, and souvenirs will be available for sale throughout the
flight line.

Lockheed Martin's main gate and parking lots will open at 8:30 a.m. while entry to the show area starts at 10 a.m.

For up-to-date information about the show, including performers, displays, directions and prohibited items visit, http://www.dobbins.schultzairshows.com/index.html or call the air show hotline at 678-655-2333.

(emphasis mine)

<edit>apparently I fail.

[Doppelgänger]

So maybe meet up between 8 and 9 ??? How does that sound ?

[MeFryRice]

I don't think LB and I are going to the Gap anymore this weekend so we'll probably meet up with you guys...

[Doppelgänger]

I really hope they have C5 Galaxy sitting around there somewhere... I want to see one up close.

[ben91]

Traffic is going to SUCK. 8-9 meeting time would be a pinch late.

[Doppelgänger]

Honestly, I have no clue as to how many people this event pulls in. I don't have a problem with going earlier...

[MeFryRice]

Well lets me up earlier then. Would you guys want to grab some breakfast before hand?

[Doppelgänger]

I vote Marietta Diner.....

[MeFryRice]

That's fine with me. Where is it though?

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yes, but now the vote occurs at the correct time. :P
I'm definitely up for being there early to avoid traffic hassles, etc.
Steve, LB, wanna meet up and convoy?

[MeFryRice]

That works. Is Brit coming too?

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yep! We can either take the convoy, or... take the van. Hahaha!

[MeFryRice]

it doesn't matter to me! Just let me know what you'd like to do...

[RotorNutFD3S]

I'll talk to her later on and see what she wants to do. I can stay at an airshow all day long, don't really know about anyone else...

[ben91]

I happen to know a guy with a VistaCruiser Seats 9 and has a glass roof. banana

[Doppelgänger]

I know where there is a nice one for sale....

[MeFryRice]

That is just hideous. Looks like something you'd see in the original National Lampoon movies.

[RotorNutFD3S]

You talking about the Vista Cruiser?

[MeFryRice]

Yup. :D

[Doppelgänger]

That is just hideous. Looks like something you'd see in the original National Lampoon movies.


because it pretty much is :lol:

[Doppelgänger]

Well, I don't know who all is going, but Jenn and I will be going to the air show on Sun. because I've decided to knock out me defensive driving tomorrow for the ******* ticket i got on the dragon. So if sunday works better for anyone else, maybe we can group together....

[ben91]

I can go either day... But I want to also meet up with Eric. :P

[RotorNutFD3S]

I can also go either day. Doesn't matter to me. Steve, LB, any input?

[Jack-MX5ATLanta.com]

So yeah, if it's raining like this I think I'll be staying nice and dry at home.

Well actually I'll probably be getting an alignment.

[MeFryRice]

I can go either day but I know LB has to work on Sunday morning.

[Doppelgänger]

Something tells me the weather will be better on Sunday too...

[MeFryRice]

It's suppose to be sunny tomorrow also.

[JennB]

All weekend should be gorgeous. Cool and sunny.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Well, I'm up for either, my decision is based mostly on what Ben does as I have a green gift for him.

Ben, Nick seems interested in getting your shocks/springs. I've done business with him twice recently, he's a really good guy. We should see if he'll come to the show if we go Sunday.

[Sawyer]

No! Don't change it to Sunday!! Then I can't go... :cry:

[JennB]

Well, we're definitely going on Sunday. Mike has already signed up for his stupid driving school for that crappy ticket in TN so he'll be there all day tomorrow.


If you guys want to go tomorrow, have fun but anyone who is left over and plans to go Sunday, let us know and we'll meet up.

[ben91]

As it turns out, Sunday works out better for us too. Got a b'day to go to tomorrow and I have to be on the NW side of town Sun afternoon anyway.

So, Mr RotorNut, is Sun indeed going to work with you too?

[RotorNutFD3S]

Sunday is fine! I have all kinds of green stuff for you too. :)

[Sawyer]

So... Looks like we're not going at all then.

[RotorNutFD3S]

What time do you have to work until LB?

[Sawyer]

Until like 3 or 4..

[ben91]

Sunday is fine! I have all kinds of green stuff for you too. :)
Cool. Tomorrow works.

I wish I had picked up a ticket to the race today though. I can hear the cars going around the track from my house, teasing me.

[metalman]

I wish I had picked up a ticket to the race today though. I can hear the cars going around the track from my house, teasing me.


They sell em at the gate. :lol:

I'll be there tomorrow....at the races that is.

[ben91]

I'm coming up in the AM. Breakfast?

[RotorNutFD3S]

Me, Britt, and Steve are about to leave my house. Waiting to hear from Doppledrifter about breakfast.

[JennB]

We're eating breakfast at home but we'll be all for some Marietta Diner after the show. Should be heading up there in just a few minutes.

[Flash13783]

Hey i went there today got there kinda late around two and stayed till it ended and i drove through the marietta square and saw like five miata's was that anyone of ya'll?

[Doppelgänger]

Wasn't me... we parked across the street from Dobbina and then drove straight to Marietta Diner after the show. (which was friggin' awesome)

[ben91]

Hey i went there today got there kinda late around two and stayed till it ended and i drove through the marietta square and saw like five miata's was that anyone of ya'll?


Were you in the red miata parked at Lockhead by chance?

[Sawyer]

then drove straight to Marietta Diner after the show. (which was friggin' awesome)


I heard the food was actually really good. I want to try it out soon!

[MeFryRice]

We'll go the next time we're in that area.

[Doppelgänger]

Yeah, Jenn and I take every opportunity to go to Marietta Diner... it's that good.

[Sawyer]

Hmmm... I'm definitely going to have to make a trip up there soon then!

[ben91]

RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR RAPTOR
and that's all I gotta say about the airshow

[JennB]

Plane belly!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3021/2957313394_b888452d06.jpg

[RotorNutFD3S]

I got some awesome pictures and videos, just didn't get a chance to upload them. The show was awesome though!
And the Marietta Diner was very good, I'm craving some more of those wings I had!

[Doppelgänger]

I got some video of the Thunderbirds on my phone that turned out pretty good.

Oh, i just saw a B-17 fly over my work...

[ben91]

Oh, i just saw a B-17 fly over my work...
:BS FLAG:
Maybe a C-130 Hercules though


Last people who saw the B17 were Nazis
http://www.air-and-space.com/LockettBooks%20prints/20050430%20SBA%20DSC_9548%20B-17G%20N9563Z%20Fuddy%20Duddy%20left%20front%20take-off%20Lulu%2011x14%20l.jpg

[JennB]

I've seen one at the local air field in my hometown.

There is a B-25 that is there all the time as well. I showed it to Mike one of the last time we were there visiting my mom.

[ben91]

No doubt there are actually a few out there still, but I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that Mike saw a Hercules just now. I see them flying formation from time to time. I've never seen a Flying Fortress that was actually flying, though I've seen them in air museums.

[RotorNutFD3S]

It may be a possibility, the Aluminum Overcast and Liberty Belle frequent Altanta for flights out of PDK and that field in Lawrenceville.
There's a huge difference in sound between a jet and radial engines too.

Oh, and come to think of it, there is a B-24 Liberator based in Atlanta somewhere... Some people confuse them for 17s... IDK how well-versed Mike is in aircraft though. :)

[JennB]

My office window actually faces Dobbins, I see those big fat ones (C-130??) pretty often. I saw some older looking bomber guy with propellers a while back but it was too far for me to tell what it was.

I get buzzed by the stupid traffic helicopters pretty often as well :lol: Traffic helicopters are not so interesting.

[ben91]

There's a huge difference in sound between a jet and radial engines too.
The Herc is powered by turboprops, not jets. I'd think it would be easy to confuse a turboprop with a radial if you didn't know what you were looking for as they're both propeller driven.

[Oblio]

Did anyone get pics that they can post of the airshow?

[Doppelgänger]

No doubt there are actually a few out there still, but I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that Mike saw a Hercules just now. I see them flying formation from time to time. I've never seen a Flying Fortress that was actually flying, though I've seen them in air museums.


Ben, you're always first to throw down a BS flag. Also, ask Jen, I know my planes quite well... and i know a B-17 when I see one.. esp. since I was watching it for a good 10 seconds.

I also know why it was flying over.

Every year they give rides in exchange for a donation that goes to charity. They base the flights from PDK.

From last year
http://tylergoforth.blogspot.com/2007/02/peachtree-dekalb-airport-atlanta-ga-b17.html

I can't verify the schedule, but here is the site that organizes it.. maybe someone can say if it's them or not.

http://www.libertyfoundation.org

[JennB]

Ha... I just looked it up and you are right. It was in Lawrenceville this weekend. Why didn't we know this sooner?!?!? I would love to have seen it.


This is also the second time one has been in Atlanta and we found out too late. Both were giving flights as well. Not cheap... but who cares! That would be awesome!

[RotorNutFD3S]

There's a huge difference in sound between a jet and radial engines too.
The Herc is powered by turboprops, not jets. I'd think it would be easy to confuse a turboprop with a radial if you didn't know what you were looking for as they're both propeller driven.


Oh wow. That had to be the biggest brain fart ever. :lol:
I was sitting here trying to figure out what he saw, and then I was thinking about was the C-5 Galaxy that was at the show, so all I had in my head were big ol' whooping jet engines.

[ben91]

That's cool, since I'm by PDK maybe I'll get to see it too. :)

[Oblio]

mike you have mail

[RotorNutFD3S]

Well, at least I called one thing correctly. lol

[Doppelgänger]

Chris.. you have a reply!



Ben... admit you were to fast to discredit what i said !

[JennB]

There she is...

http://projects.ajc.com/gallery/view/metro/gwinnett/b17aircraft1011/


And headed to Mississippi

http://www.b17.org/

[ben91]

Chris.. you have a reply!



Ben... admit you were to fast to discredit what i said !

Wow Mike, I am so sorry that I said that the large 4 prop aircraft that you saw was more likely to be a super common, current craft, and not an old super rare one.

I know that for this it might not be possible for you to forgive me, but
for this sin I have done to you and yours, I am truly sorry.

Feel free to mark this date on your calenders if you wish.

[RotorNutFD3S]

:jawdrop: Noted and marked here! :lol:

[Oblio]

kids there is no need to flight

[ben91]

insert rimshot

[Doppelgänger]

Chris.. you have a reply!



Ben... admit you were to fast to discredit what i said !

Wow Mike, I am so sorry that I said that the large 4 prop aircraft that you saw was more likely to be a super common, current craft, and not an old super rare one.

I know that for this it might not be possible for you to forgive me, but
for this sin I have done to you and yours, I am truly sorry.

Feel free to mark this date on your calenders if you wish.



Y0 betta recognizzzze :lol: banana :lol: banana :P :lol: banana banana

[RotorNutFD3S]

kids there is no need to flight


Well, it is a thread about aviation...

[ben91]

Y0 betta recognizzzze :lol: banana :lol: banana :P :lol: banana banana
Oh yeah recognizzzze. And now I'm going to eat a banana and watch the LOLcats teach me about the problems of subprime lending.


http://i38.tinypic.com/23tlgt4.jpg

[Doppelgänger]

hahaha. Did someone add pics to that thread? I opened it up lastnight and was deeply disappointed when it was just text and no pics :(

[RotorNutFD3S]

Someone added pics, but only 1 was a cat IIRC.

[Doppelgänger]

typical m-t ******ry :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

I know! Why are you going to label a thread lolcats and not have any cats in it?!

[Doppelgänger]

because somtimes... even a lot of the time... m-t fails to deliver.:P

[RotorNutFD3S]

Hey, at least it's no CR!!!

[Doppelgänger]

Well, asking CR to deliver is like expecting to call McDonalds and get them to deliver your order... not gonna happen.

[thx712517]

So uh, how was the airshow? I heard a lot of the planes flying overhead on Saturday, but it didn't sound too terribly exciting, so I skipped Sunday.

[Doppelgänger]

You shouldn't have skipped sunday. It was awesome.

[RotorNutFD3S]

Yeah, the show was great!
Although my face is a little sunburned... lol

[MeFryRice]

The show was very cool. I was in shock being able to see the F-22 come around us at low enough altitude to see it break the air around the wings. :jawdrop:

[JennB]

Like this....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/2957304624_a640f63773.jpg

:)

[RotorNutFD3S]

Damn, I wish I could see pictures at work. :( Oh well... it'll give me something to do later.

[MeFryRice]

Yeah, I've never seen anything like it before.

[RotorNutFD3S]

I just can't wait to upload the pictures and videos I took onto my computer. They looked great on the tiny camera screen. :lol:

[MeFryRice]

And you'll upload them to see that they all came out a blur. :lol:

[RotorNutFD3S]

:cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

[Flash13783]

Hey i went there today got there kinda late around two and stayed till it ended and i drove through the marietta square and saw like five miata's was that anyone of ya'll?


Were you in the red miata parked at Lockhead by chance?


I parked at the walmart. and when i left another miata was parked vertically from me!

[JennB]

I was poking around my Flickr and realized that I never posted my pics.


Well... here they are http://www.flickr.com/photos/99188754@N00/sets/72157608189123750/

Wish I could have taken more but looking up into the sun was killing my eyes.