First visit to Zeltweg for me, I went on a last minute impulse so too late to join the lottery for the spotter’s passes but public viewing areas were ok if you got in early to stake a good place, as long as you can manage without a comfort break all day!
Pros:
Eight hours per day of diverse flying
Last opportunity to see a MiG-21 at a display probably (although not a patch on the Romanian display)
More flares than a Slade gig
The best helicopter aerobatics I’ve seen
Mountain backdrop
Cons:
Static as mentioned by most people, great aircraft as long as you don’t want a photo
Way too many people on Saturday, I’d be interested to see their emergency evacuation plan
Overtly drunken and obnoxious behaviour, quite a few people seemed more interested in getting steaming than watching the show
FOD nightmare, rubbish was discarded all over the place despite waste bins and recycling points being provided, luckily there wasn’t much wind to blow debris onto the airfield
Overall very good, I’d go back on my own again but wouldn’t take my family unless I could guarantee passes into enclosures for all three of us.
ZW01 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW02 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW03 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW04 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW05 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW06 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW07 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW08 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW09 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW10 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW11 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW12 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW13 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW14 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW15 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW16 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW17 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW18 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW19 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW20 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW21 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW22 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW23 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW24 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW25 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW26 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW27 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW28 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW29 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW30 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW31 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW32 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW33 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW34 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW35 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW36 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW37 by Aquila427, on Flickr
ZW38 by Aquila427, on Flickr
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ZW40 by Aquila427, on Flickr
A taste of Air Power
- Roger_Over
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Re: A taste of Air Power
Very nice. All these years I never realised the Me262 had leading edge wing slats.
Re: A taste of Air Power
Splendid set!
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Re: A taste of Air Power
Superb shots thank you for sharing !! I really like the helicopter pics especially. Agree on most things you mentioned. Being a free show is on the cons side for me, not because I like to spend money but because the party people not really interested in aviation would not appear if there was an entry fee. Still a very enjoyable show despite the crowds.
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Re: A taste of Air Power
Looked fab, Long time since I went there. Last year of the Drakens it was
Cheers
George
Zero shows for 2018 Giving in a Rest.
George
Zero shows for 2018 Giving in a Rest.
Re: A taste of Air Power
No. 12... Evil looking! Wolverines!
- Roger_Over
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Re: A taste of Air Power
I’ve been trying to improve my photography skills recently so this was a good show to have a play.
Thanks for the encouraging comments folks!
Thanks for the encouraging comments folks!
- capercaillie
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Re: A taste of Air Power
A great selection, there was certainly a lot of variety at the show just from the shots you've put up.
Love the Me262 shots.
Love the Me262 shots.
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Re: A taste of Air Power
Ditto Me262.... get it over here and fly it with a Spit XIV and any Tempest that will go - or MB's Meteor.capercaillie wrote: ↑Wed 07 Sep 2022, 5:17 pmA great selection, there was certainly a lot of variety at the show just from the shots you've put up.
Love the Me262 shots.