2009 Windsor Air Show Footage Footage

2009 Century of Flight Year was a great show. We sold quite a few complete DVD's and gave out tickets with it as well for the 2010 air show. I'll be putting them here so you can watch the footage from last year on YouTube. We can't get all of it in one video so I've broken them down into three. You can still order a complete DVD of the 2009 Air Show. 2010 is promising to be even bigger.
Here's what air shows are all about.

CF-18 Hornet Demo Jet

In 2010, the Canadian Navy celebrates its 100th anniversary. The centennial will be a momentous milestone both for the Canadian Navy and for Canada’s history. The naval centennial slogan “Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit” reflects the desire to honour the past, celebrate Canadian Navy achievements and recognize the Navy’s obligation to Canada. In tribute to the Canadian Navy, the Air Force will adopt the Canadian Navy Centennial as it’s theme for the 2010 Demonstration Hornet’s air show season. The demo jet’s tails have been especially painted to commemorate this important milestone.

The Jet

A versatile, world-class fighter aircraft, the supersonic CF-18 Hornet can engage both ground and aerial targets. Its twin engines generate enough thrust to lift 24 full-size pick-up trucks off the ground.

As the Canadian Air Force's frontline multi-role fighter, the CF-18 is used for air defence, air superiority, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration and aerospace testing and evaluation.

CF-18 Demo Pilot
Capt Brian Bews began his flying career in 1995 in Okotoks, Alberta. After receiving his private pilot’s license, he went to Mount Royal College in Calgary and graduated with a Diploma in Aviation with a commercial pilot’s license and multi-engine instrument rating. He enrolled in the Canadian Forces in 1999.

Capt Bews attended the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) program in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and received his wings on the BAE Hawk jet in 2003. He was selected to be a fighter pilot and went to 419 Tactical Fighter (Training) Squadron in Cold Lake, Alberta to conduct Fighter Lead In Training on the CT-155 Hawk. In 2004 Capt Bews finally realized his dream to fly the CF-18 Hornet while at 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron in Cold Lake, Alberta where he remained for his first operational tour on the CF-18 Hornet with 416 Tactical Fighter Squadron, followed by a tour with 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron.

In 2008, Capt Bews was posted to 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron based in Bagotville, Quebec. He has accumulated over 1400 hours in the military, of which 1200 of those are in the CF-18 Hornet.

Capt Bews grew up in Eatonia, Saskatchewan and spends his free time riding motorcycles; he is also a huge fan of motorsports of all kinds.

Check them both out August 21 & 22, 2010 at the Windsor International Airport.

(Taken From Canadian Department of Defense Web Site)

The Snowbirds Commercial

From May 12 to 16, 2010 the Canadian Forces Snowbirds were based in the city of Brandon, Man. to help celebrate two auspicious events: On May 13, the squadron began the 2010 season with a bang, so to speak. The nine twinkling lights of the Snowbirds flew over Canadian Forces Base Shilo to the sound of artillery canons firing as the local community welcomed the Memorial Cup - Canada's junior hockey championship trophy. It was a festive atmosphere as spectators and Snowbirds, alike, were entertained by the rockin modern beats of the Air Command Band from Winnipeg, Man.

The Memorial Cup, originally dedicated to servicemen who died in the first world war, was rededicated at this event to honour all men and women of Canada's military that have died in the service of their country. In a classy follow-up, the nine plane formation flew overhead a second time in a missing man formation - a maneuver traditionally performed to honour those that have passed away.

The same cup that is now in Windsor, again.
Congratulations to the Spits!

Brazilian Footage

Here's some really good footage of the Smoke Squadron performing. They fly some really great lines and are an excellent show to watch.

Brazilian Air Force Smoke Squadron

This is one of the biggest releases in the industry this year.

The Windsor International Air Show is the first stop on a short North American Tour for the Brazilian Air Force. We are pleased and fortunate to host this military aerobatic team as they travel a great distance to be a part of our show. They represent their country as professional and highly skilled aviators that we welcome to our air show.


Their Goals
- To stimulate and develop vocations and aeronautical mentality;
- To valorize the Brazilian Air Force and the sense of nationalism;
- To express the devotion and professionalism of the Brazilian Air Force members;
- To demonstrate the high degree of training as well as the skills of the Brazilian pilots;
- To ascertain the quality of the Brazilian aeronautical industry products;
- To contribute for a higher integration among the Brazilian Air Force and other Armed Forces;
- To stimulate a closer contact among the civilian and military segments involved in the aeronautical activity;
- To represent the Brazilian Air Force abroad as a diplomatic instrument;
- To disseminate the Social Communication policy of the Aeronautics Command; and
- To take part in the process of national integration, assuring the presence of the Brazilian Air Force in the events carried out all over the country.



We are making an official press release all over North America. Our Air Show will be an immense production this year, stay tuned, and tell your friends as this year is definitely going to be a memorable one.

Get to meet these great pilots during our Wing Off Night, Friday August 20, 2010. From what I hear the restaurants are planning new countermeasures to be the "NO Bull, Top Gun, Best of the Best Chicken Wing Cook Off" winners. The top chicken contenders will have the dubious title of having the best International Air Show Wings. That's just the way it is.

Don't miss it!

Chalet Tickets

We are going to be releasing the Chalet Tickets very soon. The corporate purchases are almost finished and we will be offering the tickets to our Members list first. By signing up to the Members list you will get the first opportunity at the Member Price. The Member price will only be available for a limited period.

By becoming a member you will have the opportunity to Win a VIA Rail package which consists of a VIA Rail Trip, a $500 Gas Card From Pioneer Petroleum, and a Two Night Hotel Stay, courtesy of the Air Show.

And, as an extra bonus, every ticket holder in the Chalets, will receive one chance to win a Flat Screen Television.

If you purchase the VIP Ticket you will receive the Friday Night Wing Off Tickets as well. All the performers will be there, why not you?

Sign up on the right to get first chance at the prized tickets as they are proving to be very sought after seats.

Membership has it's rewards.

Getting Home

Who would have thought just getting home after a mission was so easy? The skill and concentration on an easy day is quite demanding let alone throw in some robust weather. Being able to land a powerhouse F18 on a runway takes immense measurable skill or any military aircraft for that matter.
Take a look see at these two videos I was sent a link to. The idea of landing is a simple concept. It's when you make the landing spot a movable object that makes it, well, interesting but the skill and focus needed is unmatched in any field.
Take a look and see.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=4gGMI8d3vLs

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=S0yj70QbBzg

Anything else is pretty tame in comparison. Nice job guys. It's great to know this kind of skill exists.

Gearing Up!

This year is looking really great. We've got a great line up and some really fantastic static aircraft coming up to visit. Again as in last year there is going to be plenty to do.
The chance to be front and centre is taking on a whole new meaning this year. Look forward to the Cf-18's strafing the ground in an amazing pyrotechnic display.
We've got an old favourite flying in the show this year. See the Lancaster fly in our show and get the opportunity to get inside this magnificent piece of history
A Spitfire is going full on aerobatic for us piloted by Rick Volker. remember him? He's the one with the aggressive Sukhoi demonstration last year that defied gravity at times.
The Harvards, Jacquie B and we have a wing walker from American Barnstorming doing her thing on the wing.
Mark Kirsch, the strongman may just show us how he parks aircraft. By himself, with a little bit of green human powered technology.
A lot of these acts have been made possible by a grant from Celebrate Ontario. They saw the enormous potential in our show and we are glad to show off our Province to the rest of North America.

Don't forget to become a member.
Stay tuned........

Updates and More

Updates and more.
We're changing the way we take in information just a little bit. We have been getting a lot of emails and requests about volunteering and information regarding the 2010 Air Show. Rest assured we are updating the 2010 web site and should be available in the next week or so.
The most notable change is the email blasts we will be doing. We have had to use a separate contact for the Membership we have added. The volunteer email was getting too crowded and we need to update the ones who want information on what's happening along with the blog.
So if you want to volunteer and haven't done so click on the link and sign up.
If you want to become a member for discounted tickets and first choice on Chalet seating then the membership sign up is for you.
VIA Rail has sponsored us again, and by signing on as a member you will have a chance to win that trip for two at the air show this year. Awesome.
See you soon.

2010 is Here

We're getting ready to prepare the Windsor Airport for an all out assault this year. You can expect a bigger, louder and more intense show. We have some regulars coming back and of course our Snowbirds are ready and more than anxious to get back in the air over Windsor. In the next month we will be making some announcements as to who is coming and how you can get involved in this community project. We want and need local vendors and suppliers to get involved as we are promoting our area all across North America.

We can only make this show one way, big.

Stay tuned.