Avalon Airshow 2007

[Aussie Digger]

mate it was a dogs breakfast. it was a shared security site with MSS and Wormald. I was the Sierra 1 for Wormald, we could only direct an MSS guard if we had the MSS Sierra 1 in tow or if he granted approval.

Split command doesn' t even work well with "pretend" security...:nutkick

No offence, but I HATE private security organisations... The only entry requirement seems to be an ability to withstand several large beatings around the head and ears with no discernable effect on the "beatee's" level of intelligence, whatsoever...

 

[gf0012-aust]

No offence, but I HATE private security organisations...

none taken. I worked it part time when I took LSL from the Feds every year. It helped pay off my house.

The only entry requirement seems to be an ability to withstand several large beatings around the head and ears with no discernable effect on the "beatee's" level of intelligence, whatsoever...

I think you're probably being generous.

distressingly enough, the overall quality seems to have stayed the same over the last 20 years.

there was a standing joke about bank guards (which I'm sure is still probably relevant today)

 

[old faithful]

did a little moonlighting with wormald when i first left the army in 95...my partners were nearly always the type that would be reading SOF mag,tell amazing "stories",and pump me for info about the army...they would have joined themselves but for one reason or another...the extra$$$ were handy at the time though! And i did work with a few good blokes, one ex kiwi SAS op,who was a great laugh on cold sydney nights.

 

[MARKMILES77]

More LANDEF 07 Information.

More information on the LANDEF 07 component of Avalon.
Defence Today is reporting that a vehicle mobility Demonstration track is being built upon which vehicles will be driven during the show.
They state that manufacturers who will have vehicles to be displayed and driven include:

Thales/ADI-Presumably Bushmaster, Copperhead and perhaps some
Oshkosh trucks.

Mack-Presumably the Renault range of Sherpa tactical vehicles. Would be
nice to see the Sherpa 2 and 3!

Mercedes Benz- Would not mind seeing the fully armoured body G Wagon.


Armour Holdings- Wonder what they might be bringing?


MAN trucks-They are known to be bringing their X range.

JCB-Don't know anything about them!


DESO-UK -They are the UK export organisation. Not sure why they are mentioned.

These and vehicles such as the Abrams and PzH-2000 will make for an interesting ground show.

Actually I would not mind seeing some examples of the M113AS4 as well, since they are supposed to finally start being delivered this year.

 

[mickk]

List of aircraft

The list:

USAF
F-15
F-16
KC-10
C-17A
PREDATOR
B-52 FLYOVER
E3

USN
FA18 SUPER HORNET

USMC
KC130

RNZAF
B-757

RSAF
SUPER PUMA


RAN
SEA KING
SEA HAWK
SQUIRREL

RAAF
FA-18
C-17
HAWK
CARIBOU
C-130
AP3
PC-9
F-111

ARMY
BLACK HAWK
BELL 206-B-1
TIGER
IROQUOIS
KINGAIR

OVERSEAS PERFORMERS
AIR BANDITS: JUKA: JURGIS KAIRYS
SU-26: ROB FRY
YAK-50: YOSHICHIDE MUROYA
JIM LeROY: BULLDOG PITTS
BOB CARLTON: ALISPORT SILENT-J SAILPLANE
RICH GIBSON: RICH'S INCREDIBLE PYRO
TIN STIX OF DYNAMITE: JURGIS KAIRYS, JIM LeROY & RICH GIBSON

AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPATING AIRCRAFT

MUSTANG
WIRRAWAY
KITTYHAWK
YAK-9
CONSTELLATION HARS
CATALINA HARS
NEPTUNE HARS
C-47 HARS
DC-3
DH DROVER
EDGE 540 PIP BOORMAN
EXTRA 300 S
PITTS 11B CHRIS SPEROU
EXTRA 300S PAUL ANDRONICOU
GILES 202 MATTHEW HALL
A-37B
SE 5A
J4 JENNY
SOPWITH PUP
SOUTHERN KNIGHTS
PARACHUTES DAVE BENSON

Special Interest Aircraft

1935 STINSON RELIANT GULLWING SR 8C
1946 ERCO Ercoupe 415-D
A170 Lightship (Airship / Blimp)
A36 Beech Bonanza
Aero AT3
Aerochute
Aerodesign Pegasus
Aeronca 7AC Champ (tandem)
Aeroprakt Foxbat A22 L
AESL Airtourer T6/24
Aircoupe F1
Airtrainer ct4
American Champion Scout 8GCBC
AMT-200S Ximango motor glider
Atec Zephyr
Auster 5D
Auster J1b
Auster J1b Aiglet
Auster J1N
Auster J5G
Auster J5G/A1A
Auster J8L
Austflight Drifter SB-582
Autogyro MT-03
Avid Flyer Mod C STOL Wing
BAC Jet Provost Mk5a
Beagle Terrier - series II
Bearhawk
Bede BD4
Beech A-36
Beechcraft B58 Baron
Beechcraft G36 Bonanza
Beechcraft V35 Bonanza
Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon
Bowers Flybaby
Bush Caddy R80
CA-22 Skyfox
Carbon Sting
Cassutt IIIM
Cassutt Racer IIIM
Cessna 150 1964 E Model [square tail]
Cessna 170 B
Cessna 172 "Straight Tail" 1956 Ser. 29217
Cessna 172N-180
Cessna 180
Cessna 180K
Cessna 182 RG
Cessna 182Q
Cessna 182T
Cessna 185 F
Cessna 210A
Cessna P210N
CJ6a Nanchang
COLOMBAN CRICRI MC15
De Havilland DH-82 TigerMoth
Dehaviland DHC1 Chipmunk
DH 82A Tiger Moth
Diamond Aircraft HK-36 Super Dimona Motorglider
Diamond Aircraft HK-36 Super Dimona Motorglider
Eipper Quicksilver MX
Falco F.8L
Gazelle
General Avia F22C
Gere Sport
Gippsland Aeronautics GA8 Airvan
Glasair 111
GLASAIR 3
Griffin Eyestrain
Griffin Maylar Magic
Grob 109A motorglider
H500
Hughes 500
I C P Savannah
Impala CA25
Jabiru
Jabiru J160
Jabiru J160-C
Jabiru J200
Jabiru J200-B
Jabiru J3 LSA
Jabiru LSA3J
Jabiru SK 2200
Jabiru SP
Jabiru SP 3300
Jabiru SP 500
JABIRU- SP500-4W
Jabiru SP6
Jodel D18
L4H Grasshopper (Military Piper J3 Cub)
LA4-200 Lake Buccaneer
Lake Buccaneer
Lancair
Lancair 360
Lancair 360 LNC2
Lightwing
Luscombe 8A Silvaires
Mooney M20J
Mooney M20L
Mooney M20R
Mooney Ovation2
Motor Glider - Dimona H36
Motor Glider Super XIMANGO /200 S
Motor Glider. Dimona H36
Murphy Rebel UL
Murphy Renegade
Nanchang CJ-6
Nanchang CJ-6A
Nieuport
North American T-6D
P92 Echo Super
PA-18
PA18 Super Cub
PA-22
PA24-400
PA-28 140
Piper Cub PA 11 Special
Piper PA18-135 Super Cub
Powered Parachute - Aerochute Dual
Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY
Protech PT-2
Pulsar XP Ultralight
Quad City Challenger 2
Qyickie Q-200
Ramphos
Ramphos Amphibioun
Rans S-7
Rans S9
Robinson R44 Clipper II (VH-ZXZ)
Robinson R44 Raven II
Robinson R44II
Rutan Defiant
Rutan Long EZ
Safari Helicopter
Safari(baby belle) exp Helicoptor
Sapphire
Sapphire LSA Mk II
SIAI Marchetti SF-260
Sky Arrow 650TCN
Sky Fox Gazelle
Skyfox CA22A
Skyfox Gazelle
Slepcev Storch Mk4
Slepcev Storch SS4
Snow Commander S2-D
Sonerai 2
Sonerai 2L
Stemme VT10
Stinson L-5B Sentinel
Storm 300 Special
Supa-Pup Mk4
Taylor JT1 Monoplane
Tecnam P92 Echo Super
Tecnam P92S
Thruster TST
Tiger Moth DH82A
Twin Comanche PA 30C
Ultralight Bantam B 22 J
Vans Aircraft RV6A
Vans Aircraft RV-8
Vans RV-6
Vans RV7-A
Vans RV-9A / NSI SUBARU EJ25 fw forward
WINJEEL A85-407
Wittman Tailwind w-8
Ximango ATM 200s
YAK 52
Yak 9UM
Zenair Zodiac HDS
Zenair Zodiac CH 601 U/L
Zephyr

 

[rjmaz1]

Does anyone know the times the fast jets will be flying on the public weekend days?

Usually they fly from midday onwards?

 

[Aussie Digger]

Does anyone know the times the fast jets will be flying on the public weekend days?

Usually they fly from midday onwards?

All info about daily show displays can be found here:

http://www.airshow.net.au/airshow2007/general-info/flying-display.html

Regards

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[mickk]

From past xperience, it pays not to turn your back after 10am. Things hapen very quickly, order gets shuffled, some jets sneak in before their scheduled show if they have flown in on the day from other airfields.

 

[MARKMILES77]

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Media Alert

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19 Mar 2007 MIN23/07

DEFENCE MINISTER INSPECTS SUPER HORNET


Minister for Defence Dr Brendan Nelson will take a flight in a United States Navy F/A-18 F Super Hornet.



US Navy Super Hornets are in Australia to participate in the Australian International Air Show 2007.



The Super Hornet is a highly capable, battle proven multi-role combat aircraft. Earlier the month, the Australian Government announced it will be acquiring one squadron of Super Hornets.





Who: Minister for Defence Dr Brendan Nelson



What: Flight in United States Navy F/A-18 F Super Hornet



When: Monday 19 March. Media should arrive at the entry point at 1200



Where: Avalon Airfield, Victoria. Media should report to the entry point adjacent to Avalon carpark R1. Media should also bring their photo ID, Australian International Air Show 2007 media accreditation and carpark pass.

 

[Scho]

I was at Oshkosh last year and Chuck Yeager didn't sign anything, so don't get your hopes up. Just seeing him and listening to his talk was great.

Scho

 

[Scho]

Did you know there is a movie showing at the IMAX theatre called "Fighter Pilot"? Should be a good add-on to the Avalon weekend. Do you know if the Raptor is coming to Avalon? I missed it at Oshkosh last year as I was flying in a B-17 when it arrived. What an experience!

 

[phreeky]

Is that "Fighter Pilot" thing the old Red Flag IMAX movie? It's floating around on the net.

The Raptor? Could only wish, definately not expecting it.

 

[webmaster]

If you've got pictures from the Air Show, please upload in the avalon airshow category in the gallery:


Avalon Air Show 2007
Pictures of the Avalon Air Show 2007 held in Australia featuring global and australian aerospace and aviation industry.


Thanks

 

[Ozzy Blizzard]

Webbie, i've got heaps, but i'm having trouble uploading them. i go to upload and it just says please wait uploading, for ages. Am i doing it wrong?

 

[webmaster]

Well, how big are the pictures? Could you please put them in ZIP file and email them to me?

Thanks

 

[Ozzy Blizzard]

The unsefull ones are about 20mgs, got some more on annother camera but that might be another 20 or so. Not sure if my email will handle that, but i'll try and zip them.

 

[Magoo]

Although the flying and weather were disappointing at times, from a corporate point of view the show was very successful. Lots of contacts made and renewed for future use.

It was also great to catch up with a couple of the guys from the boards here - sorry if I looked a bit out of it when we finally caught up but after several long days and late nights I was shattered and badly needed a beer and a sleep!

Cheers

Magoo

 

[Tasman]

The unsefull ones are about 20mgs, got some more on annother camera but that might be another 20 or so. Not sure if my email will handle that, but i'll try and zip them.

20mg is a large photo Ozzy. If you are still having trouble you could reduce the dimensions to about 1350 x 950 which should make each photo less than 1mg. That will still provide a picture that will fill a monitor screen when it is enlarged and be of good quality.

Cheers.

 

[Tasman]

Although the flying and weather were disappointing at times, from a corporate point of view the show was very successful. Lots of contacts made and renewed for future use.

It was also great to catch up with a couple of the guys from the boards here - sorry if I looked a bit out of it when we finally caught up but after several long days and late nights I was shattered and badly needed a beer and a sleep!

Cheers

Magoo

The dust storm early on Friday afternoon was a trial but fortunately the wind died down a bit before the flying got underway. I especially enjoyed the F111, F15, F16, Super and Classic Hornet, C17 and Roulettes. I thought a couple of the aerobatic pilots were total nutters who look unlikely to grow old! It was also good to be able to talk with some of the air and ground crews.

I also thought the LanDef exhibition was great and I really enjoyed seeing the M1A1 Abrams and the PZH2000 up close. The trade areas were worth seeing and also made a good refuge from the dust.

Like Magoo I thought it was great to catch up 'live' with a few of the guys from the board.

Cheers

 

[Aussie Digger]

Although the flying and weather were disappointing at times, from a corporate point of view the show was very successful. Lots of contacts made and renewed for future use.

It was also great to catch up with a couple of the guys from the boards here - sorry if I looked a bit out of it when we finally caught up but after several long days and late nights I was shattered and badly needed a beer and a sleep!

Cheers

Magoo

No worries Magoo. We thought we were taking up a bit too much of your time as it was...

Hey Webs, only got back home from my trip today and as soon as I find my damn cable, I'll put a heap of photo's from Avalon into the gallery.

The dust storm was a pain. I was cleaning dust and grit out of my eyes and ears for days after that. Can't wait til the airshow moves somewhere "decent". Like Amberley for instance...

Cheers

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