There is a new airshow coming to Ireland this summer, and I for one am not happy with the line up! The same aircraft that go to the Galway (Salthill) airshow are going to display at this “Mach 1” airshow. There was a very good airshow in 2001 and I just want to know why are the organisers are letting themselves down with this line up. For those of you who want to know the line up visit the site listed below.
http://www.mach1.ie/display_aircraft.htm
Thanks for listening.
By: Spitfire Pilot - 7th April 2006 at 12:56
I’m glad I want to fly the aircraft instead of organise the events………….sound a bit complex for me 😀 😀 😀 Mark 😀
By: Arm Waver - 7th April 2006 at 12:05
I quite agree… Setting up and running a show is a horrendous financial outlay… Just check with Neil who runs Abingdon – The costs are exhorbitant… His event isn’t even for profit – just charity…. We’ve spoken about the cost a few times and the figures are scary. And that is before the “acts” are even factored in…
By: duxfordhawk - 6th April 2006 at 17:23
Its Not easy these days to put on a great show, With a hike in insurance prices, Policing prices etc are making it more difficult for organisers and many shows are suffering due to this,Potentially bad weather or something else causing a low gate attendance could ruin some of these organisers.
Its also worth noting that is hard to get a lot of Military acts also these days with commitments to things like Iraq etc, Times sadly changed after September 11th 2001. Also many Military Aircraft are being retired recently this is leaving a gap in Airshows too.
Personally i think this line-up is not too bad at all really, People support your Airshows they need you.
By: neal h - 5th April 2006 at 21:02
It doesn’t look too bad to me. Don’t think Dennis Kenyon will be displaying as he retired recently.
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