The Dayton Airshow, Dayton OH
The Dayton Airshow is one of the country's most notable airshows and 2024 is a very special year for the Dayton Air Show as they celebrate 50 years of air shows in the birthplace of aviation – Dayton, Ohio! This years headliner act will be the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and they will be supported by a number of other performers including pilots and planes from the T-34 Association.
All T-34 members are welcome. The plan is to have both a static display and an aerial demonstration. Ideally we would like to get a minimum of 16 T-34's (8 static / 8 aerial) to attend the event but 17 to 42 airplanes would be even better. The static display aircraft will need to be in place by 9am on Saturday morning and you can depart after 4pm each day OR leave your aircraft in a the secure static display area through Sunday at 4pm.
The aerial team will be staged in a sterile area on the airport. We will have one flyover on Saturday and one on Sunday. You can air depart after the flight or after 4pm each day. This is wavier-ed air-space and in order to fly in the show you will have to be FAST qualified, FAST current and have recent demonstrated proficiency. We are looking for 8 aircraft each day and we can rotate from the static pool one day to aerial team the next day.
Schedule:
Friday June 21: This is Media Day and Parade Day. We are looking for a four ship and a photo ship (4 formation airplanes, 1 photo ship) to do media rides in the afternoon between 2pm - 6pm. Plan to arrive at KHAO (Butler County Airport) Muster Point between 11am - Noon. We will have a briefing and lunch with a planned group flight over to Dayton KDAY at 1330hrs. Please let me know if you are interested in giving Media rides and if you would fly in the parade flight at 7pm.
1100 - 1200hrs Arrive KHAO
1200hrs - Lunch and Flight Briefing
1330hrs - Formation Departure KDAY
1400hrs - Arrive KDAY
1400 - 1800hrs - Media Rides
1900hrs - Parade Flight
Saturday June 22: Airshow Day 1. (0900hrs - 1600hrs) As mentioned above you will have the opportunity to participate as a static display near show center or as an aerial pilot. Staging for ground / static display starts at 9am. If you arrived on Friday and left your plane overnight it should be in position already. For those of you arriving on Saturday morning there will be ground crews to marshal you into your static spot. Keep a good 360 view going at all times, it will likely be a busy ramp. For the aerial pilots the planes will be parked in a sterile area in preparation for the days flyover. You can fly directly into KDAY. If you arrive late on Saturday we will still be able to park you on the airport property but you may not be able to join the static or aerial line, so please try to get on the ground no later then 9am.
0800 - 0830hrs - Arrival / Static area parking and staging / Aerial performer parking
0900hrs - Airshow Opens
Noon - Lunch and drinks provided by Dayton Airshow
1300 - 1600hrs - Wavered Airshow with the Blue Angles and T-34 Association among others.
~16:30 - After Show activities / Departures for those that cannot stay
Sunday June 23: Airshow Day 2. (0900hrs - 1600hrs) Much like day 1.
Lunch will be provided along with a full day at the show.
0800 - 0830hrs - Arrival / Static area parking and staging / Aerial performer parking
0900hrs - Airshow Opens
Noon - Lunch and drinks provided by Dayton Airshow
1300 - 1600hrs - Wavered Airshow with the Blue Angles and T-34 Association among others.
~16:30 - Departures for those that cannot stay
HOTELS:
We do not have a block rate, but there are a few options for hotels in the area that will allow everyone to choose a hotel and still be within walking distance of the other hotels and restaurants. As of today there is availability at each of these locations:
Book now and cancel during the cancellation period if your plans change.
Baymont by Wyndham Dayton North: 6960 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 Ph:937-410-0799 $99
https://www.wyndhamho://www.wyndhamhotels.com/baymont/dayton-ohio/baymont-dayton-north/overview
Courtyard by Marriott Dayton North: 7087 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 Ph:937-890-6112 $182
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/daycn-courtyard-dayton-north/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0
Hampton Inn & Suites Dayton-Vandalla: 7043 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 Ph:937-387-0598 $210
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dayvnhx-hampton-suites-dayton-vandalia/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HX-DAYVNHX&y_source=1_MjA4NDg1OS03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
Ground Transportation / Saturday Night Dinner:
We will have one or two vehicles to get between the airport and the hotels listed above. Uber is also an option. You will not need a rental car unless you can't live without one. Dayton Airport has a number of rental car companies on property at the main terminal. Anyone that is driving to the show please let me know if you can help with ground transportation. Dinner will be on your own and it will be arranged for Saturday night at one of the local restaurants.
Misc:
If you have a display sign for your airplane please bring it with you (Model information, year built, etc...)
Folding Chairs can be handy. Bring clothing for a 90 degree day and a 50 degree day. You pick which to wear the day of the show. Wear sunscreen. Smoke oil will be provided.