Atlantic City Airshow
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The
Atlantic City Airshow is the second largest
beachfront "airshow" in the United States, behind only Fort
Lauderdale’s Air and Sea Show, which is typically held in the
first week of May every year. The Atlantic City Airshow is
simply amazing, 5 hours of unique action that is sure to awaken
your inner senses. Here are some tips for enjoying the
upcoming 2012 AC Airshow.
Viewing Tips - Everyone
always asks "Where is the best place to watch the Airshow?"The most common place is on any beach between New York and
Brighton ave's, it's comfortable and relaxing, you can spread
out. The secret spots are 1. The rear deck
of the Pier at Caesars, 100 feet into the ocean. 2.
The top floor of any parking garage, Trump Plaza, Caesars,
Bally's, New York Ave Public Garage etc 3. You can
pay for preferred & VIP seating at Bellevue Ave in the center of
the action for $30 - $50 per person includes a meal ticket or
all you can eat & drink presented by Flight Line Club. Call
609-813-2121 for
details.
Parking Tips - The next
question is where should I park for the Airshow? 1. Best
spot is the SJTA Surface lot just off Expressway at Missouri or
Mississippi ave, several ways to enter 2. Any surface lot around
Boardwalk Hall. 3. Taj Mahal Casino and take a $5 cab to
the Trump Plaza. 4. Bader Field $10 Jitney to Boardwalk
off Route 40 Albany Ave, Take Exit 1 from Expressway
5.
Here is the Parking Map!
Atlantic City Airshow
2012 Flight Schedule
10:00 am - Airspace Closes, TFR in
effect
10:30 am - Horizon Blue Cross Blimp of New Jersey Flybys
11:00 am - Tow Banner Aircraft Sponsor Signage Flybys
11:20 am - Canadian Skyhawks Parachute Team Flag Jump w/Canadian
National Anthem
11:23 am - US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Flag Jump w/US
National Anthem
11:30 am - US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team Mass Show
11:40 am - Canadian Skyhawks Parachute Team
11:55 am - USAF-ANG 177th FW F-16 Fighting Falcon Flyby (4-ship)
11:57 am - USAF-ANG 108th ARW KC-135 Stratotanker Flyby
11:59 am - USAF 514th AMW, C-17A Globemaster III Flyby
12:01 pm - USAF 514th AMW, KC-10A Extender Flyby
12:03 pm - New Jersey Air National Guard Composite Flyby (KC-135
& F-16s)
12:05 pm - GEICO Skytypers
12:25 pm - FAA William J Hughes Technical Center Global 5000 & Convair 580 Flyby
12:30 pm - US Coast Guard HH-65 Search & Rescue Demonstration
12:38 pm - US Coast Guard HU-25 Guardian Flybys
12:45 pm - USAF A-10A Thunderbolt II Demonstration
12:58 pm - Jim Beasley P-51D Mustang Demonstration
1:05 pm - USAF Heritage Flight
1:15 pm - USAF - AMC 436th AMW C-17A Globemaster III Flyby
1:18 pm - USMC HMM-466 CH-46E Seaknight and MV-22 Osprey Flybys
1:24 pm - B-25J Mitchell and T-28B Trojan Flybys
1:29 pm - USAF-ANG 103rd RQS Pararescue Demonstration
1:45 pm - USAF-ANG 143rd AW C-130J Hercules Flyby
1:48 pm - US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Demonstration
2:05 pm - Heavy Metal Jet Team
2:35 pm - Kendal Simpson Pitts Model 12 Aerobatics
2:50 pm - USAF Thunderbirds Enlistment Ceremony
3:00 pm - USAF Thunderbirds
5:00 pm - Airshow Ends
As of July 13, 2012. This Subject to change without notice due
to operational, weather, and aircraft availability concerns.
Atlantic City Airshow
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The Atlantic City Airshow
“Thunder Over The Boardwalk” is a community
partnership between the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of
Commerce, the 177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air
National Guard, SJTA - South Jersey Transportation
Authority, FAA William J. Hughes Tech Center, The
Atlantic City International Airport, Harrah’s
Entertainment Casinos, David Schultz Airshows LLC, the
City of Atlantic City, NJ and the Atlantic City
Convention & Visitors Authority.