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36-589: It is one of the largest civilian air shows on the West Coast of the United States . The Air Show features military and civilian aircraft from the United States and Canada, and on occasion, military and civilian aircraft from other countries such as Britain, France, and Russia. As of 2020, the Air Show has given back more than $ 3.3M to over 500 organizations since 1988. Former Navy pilot, Jim Osborne,

72-417: A business venture or as a trade event where aircraft, avionics and other services are promoted to potential customers. Many air shows are held in support of local, national or military charities. Military air firms often organise air shows at military airfields as a public relations exercise to thank the local community, promote military careers and raise the profile of the military. Air "seasons" vary around

108-632: A few stalls on the ground. Air displays can be held during day or night with the latter becoming increasingly popular. Air shows often, but do not always, take place over airfields; some have been held over the grounds of stately homes or castles and over the sea at coastal resorts. The first public international airshow, at which many types of aircraft were displayed and flown, was the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne , held Aug. 22–29, 1909 in Reims . This had been preceded by what may have been

144-518: A large loss of life, such as the 1988 Ramstein air show disaster (70 deaths) in Germany and the 2002 Sknyliv air show disaster (77 deaths) in Ukraine . Because of these accidents, the various aviation authorities around the world have set rules and guidance for those running and participating in air displays. For example, after the breakup of an aircraft at 1952 Farnborough air show (31 deaths),

180-482: A large range of speeds. Manoeuvres include aileron rolls, barrel rolls, hesitation rolls, Cuban-8s, tight turns, high-alpha flight, a high-speed pass, double Immelmans, and touch-and-gos. Tactical demos may include simulated bomb drops, sometimes with pyrotechnics on the ground for effect. Aircraft with special characteristics that give them unique capabilities will often display those in their demos; For example, Russian fighters with thrust vectoring may be used to perform

216-585: A variety of other aeronautical attractions as well, such as wing-walking, radio-controlled aircraft, water/slurry drops from firefighting aircraft, simulated helicopter rescues and sky diving . Specialist aerobatic aircraft have powerful piston engines, light weight and big control surfaces, making them capable of very high roll rates and accelerations. A skilled pilot will be able to climb vertically, perform very tight turns, tumble his aircraft end-over-end and perform manoeuvres during loops. Larger airshows can be headlined by military jet demonstration teams, such as

252-995: Is EAA AirVenture Oshkosh , with approximately 10,000 aircraft participating annually. The biggest military airshow in the world is the Royal International Air Tattoo , at RAF Fairford in England . On the other hand, FIDAE in II Air Brigade of the FACH , next to the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago , Chile , is the largest aerospace fair in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere . Some airshows are held as

288-509: Is a public event where aircraft are exhibited . They often include aerobatics demonstrations, without they are called "static air shows" with aircraft parked on the ground. The largest air show measured by number of exhibitors and size of exhibit space is Le Bourget , followed by Farnborough , with the Dubai Airshow and Singapore Airshow both claiming third place. The largest air show or fly-in by number of participating aircraft

324-400: Is a whole raft of legislation concerning health & safety, in particular corporate manslaughter , which can involve the event organiser being charged with a criminal offence if any of the insurances and risk assessments are not fully completed well in advance of the event. Rules govern the distance from the crowds that aircraft must fly. These vary according to the rating of the pilot/crew,

360-762: The Breitling Jet Team took to the skies at the Oregon Air Show for the first time in Oregon Air Show history. Because of runway construction at the Hillsboro Airport, the air show moved to a different venue for the 2019 show. It held the show at the McMinnville Municipal Airport , in Yamhill County . This was the first time the Oregon Air Show held their event at a different airport. In that same year,

396-686: The Red Arrows performed at the Saturday show for the first time in Oregon Air Show history as a part of their first North American Tour in more than a decade. Unfortunately, due to rain on Sunday, the Red Arrows announced they would not fly as a safety precaution. Due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions, the Oregon Air Show cancelled the 2020 show - scheduled for September 25–27 at the McMinnville Municipal Airport. It

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432-527: The cobra maneuver or the Kulbit , while VTOL aircraft such as the Harrier may display such vertical capabilities or perform complex maneuvers with them. Some military air shows also feature demonstrations of aircraft ordnance in airstrikes and close air support , using either blanks or live munitions . Air shows may present some risk to spectators and aviators. Accidents have occurred, sometimes with

468-789: The "off-season" does not mean a period of inactivity; pilots and performers use this time for maintenance and practice. The type of displays seen at shows are constrained by a number of factors, including the weather and visibility. Most aviation authorities now publish rules and guidance on minimum display heights and criteria for differing conditions. In addition to the weather, pilots and organizers must also consider local airspace restrictions. Most exhibitors will plan "full", "rolling" and "flat" display for varying weather and airspace conditions. The types of shows vary greatly. Some are large scale military events with large flying displays and ground exhibitions while others held at small local airstrips can often feature just one or two hours of flying with just

504-470: The 2013 show. Unfortunately, the federal budget sequester resulted in the cancellation of Blue Angels performances. Instead, the Patriots Jet Team served as the replacement headliner for the 2013 show. The Blue Angels returned to the Oregon Air Show two years later. In late 2014, president Judy Willey stepped down, replaced by Bill Braack, then the Air Show's Director of Operations. In 2016,

540-430: The Air Show on the basis of "the faltering Oregon and national economies would make it difficult for the air show to turn a profit." The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce also withdrew their sponsorship of the event on the same day. In January 2003, a couple of former Rose Festival committee members continued the show and formed a non-profit organization under the name, "Oregon International Air Show." On September 20 & 21,

576-429: The Air Show. Static displays have included Robosaurus , F-86 Sabre , F-15 Eagle , MiG-17 , MiG-21 , F-104G , A-26 Invader , UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, T-1A Jayhawk , a HC-130 Hercules , and many others. July 16, 2006 : After the show ended on Sunday, a Hawker Hunter jet (N58MX) flown by pilot Robert "Bob" Guilford, crashed after takeoff. After the plane was airborne, Guilford climbed about 1,500 feet into

612-774: The Blue Angels and the Russian Knights in SU-27 fighter jets. The Russian airshow team also featured the Russian Parachute Team, an SU-26, and a Yak-55 monoplane. This show marked the first time in post-Cold War history that a former-Soviet flight team performed in the U.S. Five months after the 15th annual Portland Rose Festival Air Show took place - on November 14, 2002 - the Portland Rose Festival officials announced they were canceling

648-470: The Guard. The F-4s were replaced by F-15s later that year. During the Saturday performance in 1991, Lee Oman - an aircraft wing walker - had to be lowered into a speeding truck on the runway as the plane flew just above the ground after the performer slipped from position and was caught by the safety wire that was tethered to the landing gear. Oman decided to sit out Sunday's event. The 1992 show included both

684-615: The Special Olympics to the Pacific Northwest. In 1988, she created "Arrival Day," where each Friday of the show, approximately 1,200+ disabled children and their chaperones were invited to exclusively watch the performers arrive at the Air Show. In May 1989 she died. That year, "Arrival Day" changed its name to "Special Kids Day." In 1993, "Special Kids Day" changed to "Special Kids Day Honoring Dolores Bowman." Two years later, in addition to inviting disabled children to

720-690: The United States Navy Blue Angels , United States Air Force Thunderbirds , Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds , Royal Air Force Red Arrows , and Swiss Air Force Patrouille Suisse , among many others. Solo military demos, also known as tactical demos, feature one aircraft. The demonstration focuses on the capabilities of modern military aircraft . The display will usually demonstrate the aircraft's very short (and often very loud) rolls, fast speeds, slow approach speeds, as well as their ability to quickly make tight turns, to climb quickly, and their ability to be precisely controlled at

756-659: The air and made a right turn. He came back around towards the Hillsboro Airport , and after his turn and passed by the airport losing altitude and speed quickly. Soon after, the Mk.58 Hunter stalled and impacted the ground in a fireball. Four houses were damaged and the pilot died on impact, but there were no casualties on the ground. The jet had been on static display at the show, and was not an aerial performer. The pilot had taken off to return to his home in California near

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792-699: The children could see the show rather than the performer arrivals. In 2004, organizers renamed the day to "Special Kids Day in Honor of Margaret Teufel," who died away in April 2003. Margaret Teufel was a role model in the Hillsboro community. She was a special education teacher in the Hillsboro School District and then taught education classes at Oregon College of Education. She was financial officer and chief executive officer of Oregon Roses Inc. In

828-652: The end of the show when the crash occurred. Formerly known as " Arrival Day ," " Special Kids Day ," and " Special Kids Day In Honor of Margaret Teufel ," the Air Show invites disabled children and their chaperones to attend the Air Show each year. Dolores Bowman was the Administrative Vice President for Jefferson High School and Rose Festival Director. She also played a significant role in the renaming of "Highland Elementary" to "King Elementary" in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr and in bringing

864-477: The event, the Air Show granted scholarships to local organizations like Self-Enhancement, Inc., Warren Strickland Foundation for Airway Science (now Airway Science for Kids), OMSI , Albertina Kerr, and Doernbecher . In 1999, "Special Kids Day Honoring Dolores Bowman" officially became known as "Dolores Bowman Day." After splitting from the Rose Festival in 2002/2003, organizers moved the day to Sunday so

900-555: The exclusive "Arrival Day" for special needs children and their chaperones. Sales topped over $ 100,000 in its first year, according to James Cox (chairman at that time), making it an instant hit in the Portland area. The 1989 event - held in June - drew approximately 125,000 spectators. The show featured an Oregon National Guard F-4 Phantom 5-ship as a farewell tribute to the F-4's service in

936-584: The first "Oregon International Air Show" took place at the Hillsboro Airport , celebrating 100 years the Wright Brothers ' first controlled, sustained flight on December 17, 1903. The Patriots Jet Team , USAF F-16 Demo Team, USN F-18 Demo Team, and the U.S. Army Parachute Team highlighted the show. The event drew 51,400 spectators. In November 2003, Judy Willey became the president of the Oregon Air Show. In 2004, Oregon Air Show president and executive, Judy Willey & Don McCoun, added Friday evening to

972-923: The first all-female, "unmanned" air show in history at the 2022 Hillsboro show. This includes all-female performers, air bosses, and announcers. The USAF Thunderbirds will return to Oregon after nine years at the 2021 McMinnville show. Demonstrations teams that have performed at the Oregon Air Show: Other aerobatic displays have included the U.S. Army Golden Knights , the USSOCOM Paracommandos, Patty Wagstaff , Sean D. Tucker , Oregon National Guard 's F-15 Eagles, Renny Price, Mike Wiskus, Heritage Flights, F-16 Demo, F-18 Demo, F-22 Demo, A-10 Demo, F-35A Demo, and many more. An F-117 stealth fighter, B-52 Stratofortress , Alaska Airlines 737-800 , Horizon Airlines Q400, C-17 Globemaster III , and many more have conducted fly-bys at

1008-583: The first ever gathering of enthusiasts, June 28 – July 19 of the same year at the airfield at La Brayelle , near Douai . Before World War II , air shows were associated with long-distance air races, often lasting many days and covering thousands of miles. While the Reno Air Races keep this tradition alive, most air shows today primarily feature a series of aerial demos of short duration. Most air shows feature warbirds , aerobatics, and demonstrations of modern military aircraft, and many air shows offer

1044-660: The ground. To gain such authorisations, the pilots will have to demonstrate to an examiner that they can perform to those limits without endangering themselves, ground crew or spectators. Despite display rules and guidances, accidents have continued to happen. However, air show accidents are rare and where there is proper supervision air shows have impressive safety records. Each year, organizations such as International Council of Air Shows and European Airshow Council meet and discuss various subjects including air show safety where accidents are discussed and lessons learned. Red Arrows Too Many Requests If you report this error to

1080-933: The late 1970s, she started the Blood for Roses Program of the American Red Cross, where she gave a dozen roses to each person who donated blood. In 1955, she was named National Teacher of the Year by National Education Association. She also served on the Hillsboro Library Foundation Board. In 2015, "Special Kids Day in Honor of Margaret Teufel" officially became "Margaret Teufel Day." Organizers added Saturday to Margaret Teufel Day. The Air Show continues to invite disabled children and their chaperones to Saturday and Sunday's air show each year through various community partners. Air show An air show (or airshow , air fair , air tattoo )

1116-469: The separation between display and spectators was increased. Air displays are often monitored by aviation authorities to ensure safe procedures. In the United Kingdom, local authorities will first need to approve any application for an event to which the public is admitted. The first priority must be to arrange insurance cover and details can be obtained from local authorities. An added complication

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1152-537: The two-day public event, sporting Friday evening as a twilight show. That year, the United States Navy's Blue Angels and "Fat Albert" performed at the show. The Oregon Air Show donated $ 88,000 to local charities in 2004. The following year, the Oregon Air Show hosted the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds . Following the 2006 accident (see below), the 2007 Air Show - featuring the Blue Angels - drew 93,000 spectators. The Blue Angels were scheduled to perform at

1188-491: The type of aircraft and the way the aircraft is being flown. For instance, slower, lighter aircraft are usually allowed closer and lower to the crowd than larger, faster types. Also, a fighter jet flying straight and level will be able to do so closer to the crowd and lower than if it were performing a roll or a loop. Pilots can get authorizations for differing types of displays (e.g., limbo flying, basic aerobatics to unlimited aerobatics) and to differing minimum base heights above

1224-528: The world. The United States enjoys a long season that generally runs from March to November, covering the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Other countries often have much shorter seasons. In Japan air shows are generally events held at Japan Air Self-Defense Force bases regularly throughout the year. The European season usually starts in late April or Early May and is usually over by mid October. The Middle East , Australia , and New Zealand hold their events between January and March. However, for many acts,

1260-693: Was the chairman of the Rose Festival Navy Committee and envisioned a full-scale airshow as part of the Portland Rose Festival . After the Rose Festival Association gave him the green light, he rounded up the top aerobatic acts in the country and enlisted the help of the U.S. Navy Recruiting to request the Blue Angels to headline for the first show in 1988. The show was originally only a two-day public event (Saturday and Sunday only) with Friday being

1296-483: Was the first time in Oregon Air Show history that the show was cancelled. In 2021, the Oregon Air Show planned to produce two shows. The first show was to be at the Hillsboro Airport from 21–23 May 2021, but was deferred to next year. The second show will be held at the McMinnville Municipal Airport from 30 July–01 August 2021. This was to be the first time the Oregon Air Show will produce two shows in its history; they'll try again next year. The Oregon Air Show will feature

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