Houston: Wings Over Houston Airshow 08

[idnurse41]

October 25-26, 2008

Ellington Field • Houston, Texas
Produced by the Commemorative Air Force

Come join us as we welcome back the USAF Thunderbirds to the 24th annual Ron Carter Wings Over Houston Airshow! The USAF Thunderbirds will thrill you with their close formations, tight turns, and solo head-on passes.

Meet living legends and heroes at the autograph tent. For a list of our performers and displays, visit our Feature Acts and Attractions & Displays pages.

Time/Date
The Wings Over Houston Airshow will be held Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26, 2008, at Houston's Ellington Field. Gates will be open Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for static displays. Aerial performances begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. (Flight times are subject to change.)
Daily Schedule .


Tickets
Ticket Information page

[groovyone]

Sounds like a great chance to break out the G.

[BCPhoto]

Anyone recall what the airshow was called before it was the Wings Over Houston event? I attended a couple of these as a kid in the early 70's, but can't remember the name back then for the life of me. That was my first exposure to the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds! Loved 'em ever since!

[KaiserM715]

I noticed on the FAQ that backpacks and totes were not allowed due to FAA rules. If this is the case, how do you get a camera bag in (esp as mine is a backpack)?

Here is the link to the front page with the disclaimer on bags, totes & large purses:
http://www.wingsoverhouston.com/

Here is a link to the faq that makes it seem as if camera bags are allowed:
http://www.wingsoverhouston.com/woh_...meras_allowed_

[dhphoto]

Originally Posted by KaiserM715

I noticed on the FAQ that backpacks and totes were not allowed due to FAA rules. If this is the case, how do you get a camera bag in (esp as mine is a backpack)?

Last year I brought mine in a Tamrac Slingshot and had no issues. I just opened it and showed them the camera gear.

[CaptainTom]

FAQ page

Are cameras allowed?
Yes, cameras for personal use are allowed. Your camera bags will be checked by gate security upon entry. Remember that the Airshow performance and many performers' acts are copyrighted, and your photography or video cannot be used for commercial purposes.

[Shadow]

The first show after 9/11, they were really tight about bags. I had to go back to my car, unload the bag and hang everything around my neck and fill my pockets too. They are quite reasonable about it now, but they still don't like the coolers. They do a visual inspection (usually polite National Guard folks), no worries. The smaller the bag, the less chance you'll be hassled.

[Shadow]

Perfect day, no security hassles at all. Hope everyone went too.