MOUNTAIN VIEW
– Air show fans of all ages will marvel at exciting aerial
performances and the latest in new technology at the third annual
Air Expo at Moffett Field Saturday and Sunday at NASA’s Ames
Research Center.
MOUNTAIN VIEW – Air show fans of all ages will marvel at exciting aerial performances and the latest in new technology at the third annual Air Expo at Moffett Field Saturday and Sunday at NASA’s Ames Research Center.
This year’s show will celebrate the 100th anniversary of flight and is dedicated to the astronauts of Space Shuttle Columbia. The popular event pairs the aerial thrills of a premier air show with a glimpse at never-before seen technologies transforming travel and communication. Spectators will thrill to non-stop action by some of the country’s best aerial performers as they go head-to-head to give you their best.
Tops acts slated to appear during the two-day airshow include a Top Gun demonstration by the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, thrilling maneuvers by the U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter team, aerial acrobatics of Shawn deRosier, Rob Harrison and Bill Cornick, high-speed jet aerobatics by the Patriots L-19 team, sky diving and combat rescue simulations by the 129th squadron of the California National Guard and amazing maneuvers by the Gazelle helicopter – one of the only helicopter acts of its kind in the world.
In addition to aircraft in the sky, fans can explore more than 20 military and civilian planes on exhibit. Fans can also get a colse-up look at some of NASA’s latest research projects and experience a “Walk Through Time,” a unique display featuring historic aircraft from seven periods in aviation history.
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the show, with tickets priced at $15 for adults and $10 for children 4 to 10 and free for children under 4. Tickets are available at www.airshownetwork.com.
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There is limited off-site parking with shuttle bus service. For more information call (650) 599-3602.
