No. 314 Blue Angels SeaFair 2016 Schedule

2016 Seattle SeaFair Blue Angel Event Schedule 

Monday August 1st, 2016 the Blue Angels and support staff will be departing PANC- Anchorage Alaska for King County Airport KBFI just south of Seattle, WA for their next demonstration weekend over the waters of Lake Washington. 

Blue Angels will touch down Monday afternoon at KBFI and setup shop on the grounds of Boeing Military Flight Center on the southwest end of Boeing Field.

Navy F/A 18s and Fat Albert parked at Boeing Military Center

Blue Angels Solo 5 & 7 depart on a training flight over Lake Washington 

Blue Angels Flight  Schedule 

Monday August 1st 
-Arrival at Boeing Field

Practice Flights

Thursday Morning Practice 9:45am to 12pm Delta & Solos
Thursday Afternoon Practice 1:15pm to 2:40pm  Delta & Solo

Friday Full Airshow Practice 1:15pm to 2:40pm Delta/Solos/C130

Saturday Airshow 1:15pm to 2:40pm
Sunday Airshow 1:15pm to 2:40pm


ADVANCED NOTICE TO DRIVERS USED TO USING THE I-90 FOR MID DAY COMMUTE !!!!

WSDOT, Washington State Patrol, and local Police will CLOSE I-90 Floating Bridge 5 times this weekend during Blue Angels performances .

On and OFF Ramps will be Blocked by WSDOT and Law Enforcement starting at 9:15am, 11:30am, 12:45pm with 

• Northbound I-5 to eastbound I-90
• Southbound I-5 to eastbound I-90
• Northbound Rainier Avenue South to eastbound I-90
• Southbound Rainier Avenue South to eastbound I-90
• Eastbound I-90 to West Mercer Way
• East Mercer Way to westbound I-90
• Island Crest Way to westbound I-90
• 76th Avenue to westbound I-90
• West Mercer Way to westbound I-90

Short Field Assault Landing demonstration

High G Force Turn 

]Navy Blue Angels "Fat Albert on a Parade Photo Pass

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No. 313 SeaFair 2016 on the Lake Events

ALBERT LEE APPLIANCE SEAFAIR CUP

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016
GENESEE PARK/LAKE WASHINGTON
FRI/SAT 8 A.M.- 6 P.M., SUN 7:30 A.M.- 6 P.M.

The Unlimited Hydroplanes return to Seattle for another exciting edition of Seafair. These jet-powered marvels are quicker than ever, and as the competition showed in 2015, it's deck-to-deck competition in virtually every heat of racing. Straightaway speeds now exceed 200 mph!
The technology has enhanced, and with it, the level of competition throughout the field has improved dramatically. For the history buffs, the Allison engines of P38 fame return in the former Gold Cup winning Ed Cooper entry, sponsored in 2015 by HomeStreet Bank. This amazing hull runs speeds equal to the turbines while producing over 3,000 horsepower.

Not only is the competition tougher, but the fan experience has been greatly enriched as well. With new apps for virtually every smart phone, live streaming video from the course and cockpit is available to everyone, free of charge.

Seattle companies continue to invest in Seafair with 2015 champion Graham Trucking returning to defend their championship while Albert Lee Appliance returns as title sponsor. New boats enter the water for 2016 including the highly anticipated entry of formidable Seattle team owner Greg O'Farrell.

Seattle remains the heartbeat of Unlimited Hydroplane racing. Join us August 5-7, 2016 where the fastest race boats in the world compete on the world's most beautiful and competitive racecourse, the famed and treacherous Lake Washington!

WEEKEND ITINERARY

 

FRIDAY

9 - 10:15 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Testing
4 - 6 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Qualifying Session

SATURDAY

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Testing
11:35 - 11:50 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1A
11:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 1B
4:55 - 6 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Testing

SUNDAY

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Testing
10:55 - 11:10 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 2A
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 2B
2:30 - 2:45 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 3A
2:50 - 3:05 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat 3B
4:45 - 5 p.m.: H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Heat Finals
5:15 - 5:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony

BOLT ON THE BLUE WATER SKI RACE

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016
GENESEE PARK/LAKE WASHINGTON
FRI/SAT 8:30 A.M.- 6 P.M., SUN 7:30 A.M.- 6 P.M.

Bolt on the Blue, a water ski race expo presented by Overload Productions, is set to make a splash and turn some heads during Seafair Weekend 2016.

Water ski racing is a family-friendly event that’s sure to thrill Seafair’s action-loving crowd. The sport has gained popularity all over the world including in Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the United States. Elite racers reach speeds of up to 100 MPH.
Overload, together with the National Water Ski Racing Association (NWSRA) and USA Water Ski, will also host the 20th annual World Water Ski Racing Championships during Seafair 2017.

The expo, which will be held in Lake Washington, will feature top racers and boats, including former world champions Todd Haig and Katelin Wendt, and USA Water Ski Hall of Famer Martie Wells. Spectators are also encouraged to check out racing boats and powerful engines from Mercury Racing and Nordic Boats at Genesee Park.

GRAHAM TRUCKING GRAND PRIX WEST SEAFAIR CUP

 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016
GENESEE PARK/LAKE WASHINGTON
FRI/SAT 8 A.M.- 6 P.M., SUN 7:30 A.M.- 6 P.M.

WEEKEND ITINERARY

 

FRIDAY

8 - 9 a.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Testing and Qualifying Session

SATURDAY

8 - 8:30 a.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Testing
4:30 - 4:45 p.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Heat 1

SUNDAY

8 - 8:30 a.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Testing
10:35 - 10:50 a.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Heat 2
3:10 - 3:25 p.m.: Grand Prix West Hydroplane Heat Finals
5:15 - 5:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony

ABOUT GRAND PRIX WEST (GPW)

 

The Grand Prix West Hydroplane Association was formed in 2009 and promotes a homogeneous class of hydroplane racing where technology, hulls, engine packages, and drivers are comparable enough to provide close, exciting competition not only at each race but within each heat with no one Team considered the “one to beat”. GPW is an independent “club” of, and will operate in conjunction with, the American Power Boat Association. With the recent Memorandum of Agreement signed with H1 Unlimited, GPW will be racing at most if not all of the H1 events in 2015. Teams from around the country will be participating in events and exhibitions throughout the country so come on out and support the noise! Visit gpwhydroplanes.com to learn more.

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No. 292 Seafair 2014 Air Show

Boeing Seafair Air Show 
Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 on Lake Washington 
Traffic Alerts: WSDOT will close the I-90 bridge during the Navy Blue Angels practice and performances 

Thursday , July 31st
10 am to 12 pm Blue Angels Practice 
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Blue Angels Practice 

FRIDAY, August 1

8:30 a.m        Gates Open

10:40 a.m.     Lucas Oil Air Show

10:55 a.m.     Flying Heritage Collection

11:15 a.m.     Jack Link’s Jet Waco

11:55 a.m.     Air National Guard Aerobatic Team

12:30 p.m.     Patriots Jet Team

1:00 p.m.       Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration  

1:45 p.m.       U.S. Navy Blue Angels

6:00 p.m.       Gates Close     

SATURDAY, August 2

8:30 a.m.       Gates Open     

10:35 a.m.     Flying Heritage Collection

11:19 a.m.     Air National Guard Aerobatic Team

12:30 p.m.     Patriots Jet Team

1:00 p.m.       Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration

1:45 p.m.       U.S. Navy Blue Angels     

3:10 p.m.       Lucas Oil Airshow

3:23 p.m        Flying Heritage Collection

3:41 p.m.       Jack Link’s Jet Waco

9:30 p.m.       Patriots Jet Team

11:00 p.m.     Gates Close

SUNDAY, August 3

7:30 a.m.       Gates Open

10:50 a.m.     Lucas Oil Air Show

11:14 a.m.     Flying Heritage Collection

11:32 a.m.     Air National Guard Aerobatic Team

12:30 p.m.     Patriots Jet Team

1:00 p.m.       Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration

1:45 p.m.       U.S. Navy Blue Angels

3:44 p.m.       Flying Heritage Collection

4:02 p.m.       Jack Link’s Jet Waco

6:00 p.m.       Gates Close

Air Show Performers

Patriots Jet Team




Air National Guard Demonstration Team





Screaming Sasquatch

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No. 85 United States Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstartion team at SeaFair

One of my personal highlight of Seattle's annual Seafair in July/August is the arrival of the
United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron 'The Blue Angels".

LT C.J. Simonsen in Blue Angel Solo Ship No. 5 banks hard left to show off the F/A-18 Hornet minimim turn radius

The Blue Angels is the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron. It was formed in 1946,making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931. The Blue Angels' six demonstration pilots fly the F/A-18 Hornet in more than 70 shows at 34 locations throughout the United States each year, where they still employ many of the same practices and techniques used in their aerial displays in 1946. An estimated 11 million spectators view the squadron during air shows each year. The Blue Angels also visit more than 50,000 people a show season (March through November) in schools and hospitals. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have flown for more than 260 million spectators.

Blue Angel Squadron arrives at show box center point Sunday

Blue Angel No.1 through No. 5 match speed for the Abreast Loop

Blue Angels over downtown Bellevue, WA

From various areas around Seattle you can see and hear the Blue Angels practice. Thursday and Friday are practice days with a morning and afternoon session. For the two training days and two air show days both bridges north of the show box will be closed to car and pedestrian traffic. If you are looking to avoid the weekend crowd getting out during the week to see the full practice session is a good option.

Blue Angel Diamond in "Dirty Loop" Flight Configuration

Blue Angel Opposing Solo Pilot LT Dabid Tickle heads west to setup up for a Sneak Run

Opposing Solo Ship Blue Angel No. 6 pulls 7g's turn with strake vapor

Blue Angel C-130 Transporter "Fat Albert" on a slow photo pass along the shoreline

   

Video Recap of Blue Angel Departures and Arrival at Boeing Field Airport, Seattle Washington

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No. 28 2012 Pacific Northwest Air Show Calendar

Its getting warmer and the skies are getting bluer...so that means the sights, sounds and smells of airshow season 2012 is about to begin. This is a great time of year for #avgeek such as myself interested in viewing vintage World War II era aircraft showing off their capabilities. One of the first dates for the 2012 season is happening tomorrow at Arlington Municipal Airport. If your in the Arlington area on Saturday swing on by to see the displays.

Participating museums

http://historicflight.org/hf/
http://www.flyingheritage.com/TemplateHome.aspx?contentId=1
http://www.heritageflight.org/

 2012 Vintage Airshow Circuit in the Pacific Northwest  
May 5th Arlington Airport Appreciation Day, KAWO
May 12th Alaska Airlines Day, KSEA
May 19th Paine Field Aviation Day, KPAE
May 26th Bremerton Pilot association Day 70th Anniversary KPWT
May 28th Memorial Day Flights, KPAE
June 2nd & 3rd War Bird Weekend, KPAE
June 9th Historic Flight Day, KPAE (ZERO Deput)
June 15th-18th Collins Foundation, KPAE (IL2 Deput)
June 16th Olympia Airshow, KOLM
June 30th Historic Fligh-Over, Open House Naval Station Everett
June 30th Pacific Legends Day, KPAE
July 11th ~ July 15th EAA Arlington Fly-In, KAWO
July 14th Flying Heroes , Museum of Flight KBFI
July 21/22nd JBLM Expo
July 21st Princeton Airshow British Columbia, CYDC
July 21st Friday Harbor Fly-in, KFHR
July 24th Rolls Royce Demo, KPAE
July 27th~July 29th Concrete Fly-In
July 28th Fighter Evolution Day, KPAE
August 1st Meet the Fleet, Seattle Water front
August 11th Luftwaffe Day, KPAE
August 17th&18th Props and Ponies, KPAE
August 25th Battle of Britain, KPAE
August 31st~September 1st Vintage Aircraft Weekend, KPAE
September 8th Rolls Royce, KPAE
September 15th American Air Power Day, KPAE
September 29th Ground Attack Day, KPAE




 #vintage #airshows #pacificnorthwest #airplanes #paine #everett #mukilteo #2012

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No. 04 SeaFair 2011: Boeing Airshow Arrivals at KBFI Boeing Field

King County Airport / Boeing Field
August 4th, 2011

A few images from aircraft arriving at BFI for Saturday and Sunday airshow of Lake Washington. You can find updated event, schedules, and directions to everything SeaFair related here .

Pictures from Thursdays practice session











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