International Airshow Canceled

http://www.allianceairshow.com/ ^ | 9/22/05 | Alliance Airshow

[r-q-tek86]

The International Airshow scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 24 & 25) at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth has been canceled due to the severe weather forecasted to hit North Texas this weekend from Hurricane Rita.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds notified Airshow officials this morning that they have been ordered to fly all planes and crew out of Fort Worth on Friday morning.

The safety of the general public is the primary concern of the Thunderbirds and the Airshow.

The Airshow will not be rescheduled this year. It is the first time in the 17 year history of the event that it has been canceled.

Tickets purchased in advance are non-refundable, as explained at time of purchase. Advance tickets purchased are donations to the Fort Worth Aviation Heritage Association, organizers of the International Airshow.

"I want to thank the hundreds of volunteers who have donated their time and energies to put on the Airshow," commented Jim Hunt, Chairman of the International Airshow. "It was the decision of the Thunderbirds, the other performers, Alliance Airport officials and Airshow organizers to cancel the show in the best interest of public safety. The Airshow will be back next year," Hunt said.

The Airshow officials noted that hundreds of hotel rooms and rent cars have now been made available in Fort Worth for the Texas coast evacuees.

[Psycho_Bunny]

The Thunderbirds can't precision fly in a hurricane?

Air Force Pansies! 

The Blue Angels wouldn't cancel.

>:P

[PaulaB]

Sorry I was just laughing at the pic

of you on your page.. LOLOLOL

What do you think we'll get here in DFW?

Tropical storm?

[pikachu]

Along with the NHRA Drag Race canellation, it now means the gun show at Market Hall will be CROWDED. Dang, may have to stay home to avoid the crowds.

[r-q-tek86]

I don't know if the cat 1 thing is just the media trying to hype it up. I think it will be a tropical storm when it gets here, but no worse.

We may have a "marga" party... just to be safe

[PaulaB]

We were thinking the same!!

I did get an email

about the police report that

it may still be a CAT1 when it got to DFW...

One thing is for sure at our house


1. Pool cover will go on

2. Flashlights just in case

3. Lots of chips and dip ;)

[GoldCountryRedneck]

Avlist Texas-airshow cancellation ping

Maintaining that trademark diamond formation is a b***h in a hurricane...

[Aeronaut]

[agincourt1415]

with a 120 Knot headwind, the crowd would have a lot more viewing time of a flyby LOL!

400 Knots would be 280 Ground Speed.

[dutchess]

Thanks for the ping (and, again, for all your support as I broke through brick walls and FINALLY solo'd!)

BTW, someone posted a "vanity" this morning asking why the BlueJet pilots didn't just go on to New York rather than using up the gas. Immediately there were 15 or so informed responses about drag, etc. Have been trying to find that thread for the past hour as I would be interested in reading more responses (being a newbie aviation junkie :o) ) Would appreciate if you have a link.

[Aeronaut]

BTW, someone posted a "vanity" this morning asking why the BlueJet pilots didn't just go on to New York rather than using up the gas. Immediately there were 15 or so informed responses about drag, etc. Have been trying to find that thread for the past hour as I would be interested in reading more responses (being a newbie aviation junkie :o) ) Would appreciate if you have a link.

Sorry, I don't. Anybody on the list able to help the Dutchess?

[GoldCountryRedneck]

This the post??? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1489332/posts

The poster got pretty well trounced!!! *LOL*!!!

[agincourt1415]

Re: Chips and Dip

By the way try my Dip Recipe.

Sour Cream - Usually Breakstone - Reduced Fat

And mix with Original Ranch Dip mix to taste.

Tastes great and its reduced fat!

[PaulaB]

Lord yes yummy...

I do love that recipe ;)

[Publius6961]

Link to Thread

[DuncanWaring]

I was in Ft. Worth during Carla in '61.

Two days of fairly heavy rain, not much wind.

[PaulaB]

Thats what I was thinking

we need the rain but I worry

about tornadic spawning and high winds

thank you for telling me that

I can't help but feel antsy and that helps :)

[Conspiracy Guy]

Didn't see the thread but the rule is simple. If something is wrong, stay near a safe place to land.