Jonathan_Lotton Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I was looking for you, too. My uncle and I were over by that "Space Shuttle Cafe" thingie they had. I went over by BH 200 like 3 times to see if maybe you were hanging out over there but no joy. I wonder why the Super Hornet didn't go. The schedule I had said it was supposed to go after the Raptor and Eagle, so I was surprised when I saw the T-Birds start their ground show right after they landed.Oh, BTW, you get nervous about that fog that started to roll in? I did. Fog at Mugu? surely you jest...... :) Link to post Share on other sites
Sig Saur & Son Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Thanks for sharing those Mugu shots. :) Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Fog at Mugu? surely you jest...... Yeah...fog at Mugu. That's about as rare as ice at the North Pole, huh? Edited April 2, 2007 by TomcatFanatic123 Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Just got back from Mugu, I'll post my pics tomorrow. The F-22 demo was AWESOME!! Daniel Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Just got back from Mugu, I'll post my pics tomorrow. The F-22 demo was AWESOME!! Daniel They do the Super Hornet demo today??? Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 They do the Super Hornet demo today??? Nope. They just sat there.... But I think the reason they didn't fly was because the Air Force stole the show with the F-22 demo.... Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Nope. :P They just sat there.... But I think the reason they didn't fly was because the Air Force stole the show with the F-22 demo.... I was very disappointed that they didn't go, but yeah, I think the Raptor stole the show. I think more people were enthralled with that damn Raptor than the T-Birds. It was one bad-*** demo, though ! Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I was very disappointed that they didn't go, but yeah, I think the Raptor stole the show. I think more people were enthralled with that damn Raptor than the T-Birds. It was one bad-*** demo, though ! Hell yeah, the F-22 did two demos today. Oh man it was sweet. The sheer power that airplane has is amazing, and the "really minimum radius turn" was very cool and loud! Sure beats the pants off a Tomcat demo! :P Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Very impressive photos. Thanks for posting them. I sure wish that I could have been there to witness the show in person. Darwin Link to post Share on other sites
Mike5401 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) I was looking for you, too. My uncle and I were over by that "Space Shuttle Cafe" thingie they had. I went over by BH 200 like 3 times to see if maybe you were hanging out over there but no joy. I wonder why the Super Hornet didn't go. The schedule I had said it was supposed to go after the Raptor and Eagle, so I was surprised when I saw the T-Birds start their ground show right after they landed.Oh, BTW, you get nervous about that fog that started to roll in? I did. Not really, the fog can give that impression but I didn't think it would come our direction but it has happen before. Yeah went to BH200 twice, but didn't see you. People were on that thing like flies on sh..! I was sitting right in between the squadron seating area, and right infront of the T-birds. Well there's always ED or Miramar. Yeah the SH was supposed to go right after the F-15E demo, then the T-birds. Here's a few more. Edited April 2, 2007 by Mike5401 Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Just got back from Mugu, I'll post my pics tomorrow. The F-22 demo was AWESOME!! Daniel But I think the reason they didn't fly was because the Air Force stole the show with the F-22 demo.... but yeah, I think the Raptor stole the show. I think more people were enthralled with that damn Raptor than the T-Birds. It was one bad-*** demo, though :lol:! Hell yeah, the F-22 did two demos today.Oh man it was sweet. The sheer power that airplane has is amazing, and the "really minimum radius turn" was very cool and loud! Sure beats the pants off a Tomcat demo! :D Link to post Share on other sites
code20photog Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Not pro like you but I like them Those are pretty darn good! On Saturday, people left after the F-22 demo like it was the 7th inning at a Dodger game... Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I think the F-117 and the F-22 will be the most talked about and photographed aircraft at airshows this airshow season. The F-117 because it is being retired and the F-22 because IT SIMPLY ROCKS!!! First thing I noticed about the F-22 is how dramatically the stabs droop. Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
David Walker Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Great photos all, and I REALLY liked this one: Nice shot g0. Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Those are pretty darn good! On Saturday, people left after the F-22 demo like it was the 7th inning at a Dodger game... Hmmmm...I'm glad somebody else noticed that. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike5401 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 QUOTENot pro like you but I like them Those are pretty darn good! On Saturday, people left after the F-22 demo like it was the 7th inning at a Dodger game... Thanks! People were leaving left and right but seems as though they re-appeared when the T-Birds started. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Here are my mediocre pics from the show..... Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Some more pics..... Daniel Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Great shots everybody. This was a great show! The F-22 Raptor rocked the house! Here's my favorite shot: Link to post Share on other sites
Rapier01 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I agree, that shot is freakin amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 88 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) ;) That's AWESOME!! Great pic. Edited April 2, 2007 by Super Hornet 88 Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 (edited) Thanks guys For more Fence Checker shots, check out our thread here: http://www.fencecheck.com/forums/index.php...ic,7547.90.html Cheers, Roger Edited April 2, 2007 by Roger Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 (edited) Great shots everybody.This was a great show! The F-22 Raptor rocked the house! Here's my favorite shot: Totally agree with SH88. This pic rocks Roger! Also been checking out the pics at Fencecheck. Many talented photographers there with awesome Raptor vapor pics. :) :) And to think this isn't even the full and complete Raptor demo.....oh my! Edited April 3, 2007 by Raptor Supporter Link to post Share on other sites
Scott D Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 (edited) I figured I would add a few shots of my own. This was my first time using my new Canon 100-400 lens, so be gentle :) I didn't edit these yet to take out the stupid smudge in some of the corners of the pictures. It takes some getting used to a lens that large for sure, especially around fast jets. Practice, practice. I picked a few of the shots I liked out of the 500 or so took. All in all it was a pretty good show. I do have to say this, that I have been going to air shows and been interested in military aviation my whole life, heck I even was AFROTC and was going into the Air Force (couldn't get a flying slot) and even got a ride in an F-16....but I can say without hesitation, that seeing the Raptor fly was the most awe inspiring, almost frightening display of aviation technology I have ever seen in my life. To even think we only saw about half of the demo, and they were only flying the thing, not using all of it's weapons and technology in anger! God help anyone who actually has to fight against that thing someday. Waco, I'm jealous , you have one mighty aircraft to work with. I'm not really that jealous of the fact that you have to train guys to fly that expensive beast with no backseat! No wonder you probably dont sleep, it must be like giving a 21 year old the keys to a F430 Spyder on Sunset Blvd the first time they strap into it! Scott D Thousand Oaks, CA First one is for Waco...here is your buddy Goat (i told him I'd post this) This one is for Spongebob, some of your buddies at Mugu said to say hi! The rest are just random shots from the day... Tried to get the sneak pass, missed it by a little bit, oh well Edited April 4, 2007 by Scott D Link to post Share on other sites
Scott D Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Few more.... Possibly the last hurrah of the Blacksheep out west Link to post Share on other sites
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