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International Airshow Canceled
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| 9/22/05
| Alliance Airshow
Posted on 09/22/2005 9:18:53 AM PDT by 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.
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posted on
09/22/2005 9:18:53 AM PDT
by
r-q-tek86
To: r-q-tek86
The Thunderbirds can't precision fly in a hurricane?Air Force Pansies!
The Blue Angels wouldn't cancel.
>:P
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posted on
09/22/2005 9:22:56 AM PDT
by
Psycho_Bunny
(If you snit at the hand that feeds you, you're probably a leftist.)
To: r-q-tek86
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?
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posted on
09/22/2005 9:45:38 AM PDT
by
PaulaB
(The left 'respects' only that which truly frightens them)
To: r-q-tek86
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.
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posted on
09/22/2005 10:24:49 AM PDT
by
pikachu
(Tagline, you're it -- No taglines back!)
To: PaulaB
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
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posted on
09/22/2005 10:50:03 AM PDT
by
r-q-tek86
(Mind Like A Steel Trap - Rusty And Illegal In 37 States)
To: r-q-tek86
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 ;)
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posted on
09/22/2005 10:53:01 AM PDT
by
PaulaB
(The left 'respects' only that which truly frightens them)
To: r-q-tek86; Aeronaut
Avlist Texas-airshow cancellation ping
Maintaining that trademark diamond formation is a b***h in a hurricane...
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posted on
09/22/2005 2:51:13 PM PDT
by
GoldCountryRedneck
(Skydiving? Why would anybody step out of a perfectly good airplane?!)
To: GoldCountryRedneck; Tijeras_Slim; FireTrack; Pukin Dog; citabria; B Knotts; kilowhskey; ...
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posted on
09/22/2005 3:11:13 PM PDT
by
Aeronaut
(2 Chronicles 7:14.)
To: Aeronaut
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.
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posted on
09/22/2005 3:18:36 PM PDT
by
agincourt1415
(Democrats still lose)
To: Aeronaut
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.
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posted on
09/22/2005 3:20:11 PM PDT
by
dutchess
To: dutchess; Tijeras_Slim; FireTrack; Pukin Dog; citabria; B Knotts; kilowhskey; cyphergirl; ...
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?
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posted on
09/22/2005 3:25:18 PM PDT
by
Aeronaut
(2 Chronicles 7:14.)
To: Aeronaut
This the post??? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1489332/posts
The poster got pretty well trounced!!! *LOL*!!!
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posted on
09/22/2005 3:36:06 PM PDT
by
GoldCountryRedneck
(Skydiving? Why would anybody step out of a perfectly good airplane?!)
To: PaulaB
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!
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posted on
09/22/2005 3:42:11 PM PDT
by
agincourt1415
(Democrats still lose)
To: agincourt1415
Lord yes yummy...
I do love that recipe ;)
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posted on
09/22/2005 3:43:12 PM PDT
by
PaulaB
(No Rita Unless It's a Margarita)
To: GoldCountryRedneck
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posted on
09/22/2005 4:09:44 PM PDT
by
Publius6961
(Liberal level playing field: If the Islamics win we are their slaves..if we win they are our equals.)
To: PaulaB
I was in Ft. Worth during Carla in '61.
Two days of fairly heavy rain, not much wind.
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posted on
09/22/2005 6:42:55 PM PDT
by
DuncanWaring
(The Lord uses the good ones; the bad ones use the Lord.)
To: DuncanWaring
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 :)
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posted on
09/22/2005 6:48:53 PM PDT
by
PaulaB
(No Rita Unless It's a Margarita)
To: Aeronaut; dutchess
Didn't see the thread but the rule is simple. If something is wrong, stay near a safe place to land.
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posted on
09/23/2005 5:01:38 AM PDT
by
Conspiracy Guy
(Ponce de Leon is coming here to look for the fountain of dumb. DC is his first stop.)
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