Air Show
The Air Show at Charleston Harbor Fest 2009 will be as daring and breathtaking as the the inaugural show of 2008, with the addition of several new elements. Shows will occur in the morning and afternoon on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 2009.
Schedule:
| Aerobatic Flight Demos |
Sat. 11am | Sat 2:30pm | Sun. 11am | Sun. 2:30pm |
| Parachute Team |
Sat. 11am | Sat 2:30pm | Sun 11am | |
| Military Fly-bys |
Intermittent | Intermittent | Intermittent | Intermittent |
Air shows run approximately one hour. Time may vary
The Parachute Team will land in Ansonborough Field adjacent to the Maritime Center
Parachute Team
We are excited that for the first time ever, Charleston Harbor Fest will showcase the incredible talent of the United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team.
The Para-Commandos perform precision freefall parachute demonstrations across the United States, informing the public about the Special Operations Command, it's mission, and the great work being performed by the Special Operations Command's Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen deployed to over 100 countries around the world. The team normally jumps from an altitude of 12,500 feet above the ground, freefalling approximately 2 miles and reaching speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour wearing smoke canisters on their feet to make them visible to the public below. During thier freefall, the members of the team maneuver their bodies like an aircraft to form formations in the sky. When the jumpers approach an altitude of 4,000 feet, they break their formation and glide in different directions, opening their parachutes approximately 2,500 feet above the ground. Once open, the members steer their parachutes and land one behind the other with precision accuracy in the landing area.
The Para-Commandos are all active duty military or Department of Defense civilians assigned to the Special Operations Command. Most are combat veterans and have a Special Operations background. These men and women all have a full time jobs at the Special Operations Command Headquarters, located at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa Florida. They volunteer to serve as Para-Commandos as an additional duty, spending their weekends honing their skills and performing for the US public.
Aerobatic Flight Demos
Don’t miss this adventure in the sky with Michael Mancuso and Christine “CC” Gerner. They are two of the aviation world’s top aerobatic solo acts. Together, they’re among the world’s premier aerobatic formation teams. Professional stunt pilots Michael Mancuso and CC Gerner have joined forces for an action-packed show filled with thrills and excitement. It’s a tremendous opportunity to see two of the world’s best aerobatic pilots in action... solo and together. Breathtaking maneuvers flying high (and low) over Charleston Harbor.
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C-17 Fly-by
The 315th Airlift Wing at North Charleston is planning a C-17 fly-by as part of the Air Show at Charleston Harbor Fest. Charleston Air Force Base is located in North Charleston, S.C. and is the home of the 315th Airlift Wing (Air Force Reserve Command) and the 437th Airlift Wing (Air Mobility Command). A mini C-17 will also be on display at the festival grounds for an up-close look at these amazing planes used for rapid strategic airlift of troops and cargo.
Picture Gallery
