Australia has an international airshow every two years at Avalon near Melbourne. It is especially good to attend on a Friday when it runs into the night. Be prepared for noise you can feel, sights to challenge belief, and technology, old and new that is pushed to the limits.
First off, a crazy smart pilot flying sideways not far from the ground
Smoke and fun
A brave lady also having fun
Precision vertical flying
Now the fast guys and their toys
Some are thirsty
Others just need to get up too
Going up, fast
Others wish they could have a ride instead of a sore neck
Pulling G’s in a $200M flying machine, with afterburners and noise
Bigger, noisier and even more expensive, but far more graceful
Confused? F22, G’s, power, condensation and fire
Perfect humidity and lighting to show pressure effects when pulling 7G. Odd angles, condensation, and rainbows in a clear sky
Aircraft art. Smoke curves in intense silence
Aircraft art. Static sculpture in titanium and aluminum
More art. Dynamic design in smoke
Spectacular fuel dump
Getting dark, time for Connie to show her fire. Back to the ’50s
I’d love to do that
Someone dropped something with a loud bang
Diversionary flares at night
A great day ends well
Everyone should endeavour to attend a major airshow at least once in their life. Ear protection a must for the younger folks as the noise can be intense. Just experience the raw excitement.