Truly International

We got the official ok from the US Military. They're definitely going to be here, it's just a matter of what can make it.
Gerry, our go to guy in liaison with the US side has been diligently preparing our list and continues to amaze me.
We have a wide area to fill up with aircraft and the show is promising to be a non-stop flurry of aircraft activity from opening till closing.
Noise and then some.
With my partner Bill, we are preparing to head out to the North East Council of Air Shows meeting on Feb.20. we get to chat and make plans with some of the best in the business and meet with some really great people.
I have also enlisted a jumbo sized playground for our youthful fliers. The kids will be able to jump and run around this inflatable we want to bring in. It's family fun. We even have a few of the local pilots wanting to try it out.
I'm feverishly working on the web site to get it up and running. We will have helicopter and plane rides available. You will be able to pre purchase the rides before the show and book at the show for rides later in the evening. If you pre book a ride we can throw in a pass.
As another incentive we will be taking in Canadian Tire money for tickets. It's a good value and we always need supplies. There will be designated sites available that will take the Canadian Tire money, not the stores.
We want to get as many people out to enjoy our show because the 100th Anniversary only comes once.
It's going to be big.

Cold Gold

It looks absolutely marvelous.
We can look forward to this Sabre gracing the skies over Windsor in August.

http://www.vintagewings.ca/page?s=63&lang=en-CA

Vintage Wings is an extraordinary place where aviation history comes alive through dedicated people making sure we remember the historical significance of the aircraft that flew so long ago.
Take a look at Vintage Wings web site. The aircraft in that hanger are spectacular.

On the other side of it planning is still going very well. The team is coming together and we are starting to ramp up and get some kind of an idea what the show will look like. We still have to get confirmation on some aircraft but that is more or less procedure. I get pretty anxious at times waiting for an answer but that's the way it works. We are also going to have plane and helicopter rides before and after the show. Once we get our web site up and running you will be able to purchase a ride before the show and get a pass into the show. Not bad. Or you can wait until after the show. I always prefer to pre-buy my articles. It makes planning a lot easier once you get to the show. Shirts and hats will also be available before the show. Once the web site goes live keep looking back because with the updates there is going to be some surprises in store.

Cheers

Sneak Preview

Okay, so I'm bad at keeping secrets. That's what makes planning a show so awesome. I get to tell people "inside" secrets and get away with it.

So let's drop a few names... No wait that wouldn't be fair or would it? For right now we still have lots of aircraft and when it comes down to it we may have to tell a few to stay home because of field limitations. If we fill the field where are the people gonna go?

The Snowbirds coordinators will be in town on Feb. 18 for a preliminary visit. It's time for serious planning and execution. We then head to NECAS in New York for a final chit chat with other organizers and after that we turn on the burners.

We are getting ramped up and looking for willing and able bodies for volunteer duties. It's not hard work, it's more of a commitment for your time. Volunteers are the heart and soul of any festival and we are no exception.

We have lots of free stuff to give away at the show. Not just keychains................ Stay tuned to that one.

The partnerships and relationships we are investing in for the show should give us an extreme edge for a vibrant show.

Ok, names huh?

Not yet, coming soon. That hurts keeping in some info, believe me.

Once the web site is live at the end of the month I will be posting the invited ones as well as the confirmed. There will also be a page of possibilities we have arranged but may have logistical concerns getting here. Lancaster anyone?

All in all, the 100th Century of Flight is a great aviation year.

It's going to be noisy. Sound of Freedom taking flight. Stay tuned.....................

The New Year

Happy New Year everyone. Just some quick notes.

Our webmaster has come up with the first design on our website. I think we picked the right person. It's bright and flashy yet will be simple to navigate. Our goal is to have it up and running by the end of January. and then ticket sales should begin. We are looking forward to bringing in some of the most exciting pilots and aircraft we can get.

I will still keep up the blog after the website is launched because it will be easier to chat about happenings rather than update the website with general information. I will be highlighting each performer with background info and stats. Also any info on new aircraft will be updated quickly as I get the information to keep everyone in the loop.

There will be a section to log in and keep updated automatically. E-mail blasts will be sent out each time there is a change or update. We wouldn't want to keep anyone in the dark on this.

Cheers