THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN 2016

And if any companies like this one are still flying S-58T's and could bring one to the show, that would be fantastic:

http://midwesthelicopters.com/

[Roger Cain]

CHI Helicopters has some S-61 and CH-47D helicopters in their fleet. Not sure if any are based in Michigan or could get to Michigan from other locations, but would be nice to see.

http://chiaviation.com/fleet/

Unfortunately, three of the CH-47D's and the Sikorsky S-61 were based at McClellan Airport in Calif this summer fighting wildfires, chances are they'll be here again in 2016; we've got lots of dead trees from drought and Japanese Bark Beetle infestations, going to probably have another bad fire season next year.

CHI Helicopters has some S-61 and CH-47D helicopters in their fleet. Not sure if any are based in Michigan or could get to Michigan from other locations, but would be nice to see.

http://chiaviation.com/fleet/

Unfortunately, three of the CH-47D's and the Sikorsky S-61 were based at McClellan Airport in Calif this summer fighting wildfires, chances are they'll be here again in 2016; we've got lots of dead trees from drought and Japanese Bark Beetle infestations, going to probably have another bad fire season next year.

Maybe we can hope for a "wetter" summer in CA next year, but I suspect you are probably right, Roger.

[martin_sam_2000]

Soo..Mi-26 Hind AND the Breitling Jet team. I, for one, can not wait for more announcements!!!


Oh..and the Blue Angels again in 2017

Sean

[BK]

Yankee Air Museum is also hosting a separate airshow June 22 with the Snowbirds and CF-18 demo at Willow Run.

[martin_sam_2000]

Yankee Air Museum is also hosting a separate airshow June 22 with the Snowbirds and CF-18 demo at Willow Run.

yeah I saw that..but its a Wed evening..So I am not sur ehow many people they will draw in. I won't be able to make it.

But..enjoy our snowbirds!! They put on a great show and I am sure the demo hornet will be painted up in another eye catching scheme.

Sean

[hurricane_yank]

Yankee Air Museum is also hosting a separate airshow June 22 with the Snowbirds and CF-18 demo at Willow Run.

What is the story behind that? I thought YAM hosted Thunder?

[BK]

Yankee Air Museum is also hosting a separate airshow June 22 with the Snowbirds and CF-18 demo at Willow Run.

What is the story behind that? I thought YAM hosted Thunder?

YAM is putting on both shows. The June show is a Wednesday evening event. If you buy a gen. adm. ticket for Thunder you get a free gen. adm. ticket for the June show (same w/parking passes).

[Scott Rose]

I might just have to go to this next year. I really would like to see a Hind fly...

[michael luther]

First 2016 participate,

Peter Bales's OH-6A Cayuse!

[michael luther]

Just added,

The University of Iowa's Mi-2 Hoplite!

[martin_sam_2000]

Just added,

The University of Iowa's Mi-2 Hoplite!

WHAT?!?!

I didn't even know there was one of these flying in the U.S!

Sean

Just added,

The University of Iowa's Mi-2 Hoplite!

Now THAT sounds interesting! I know that some warbird enthusiasts may be a little less than excited about the Helicopter theme planned for next year's Thunder Over Michigan, but the Mi-2 is an intriguing helicopter I have not seen before. If several more unique helicopters not often seen at air shows can be procured for the show and we get a nice flying lineup of interesting civilian and vintage warbird helicopters this may not be too bad at all.

Keep up the good work, Michael! Looking forward to hearing future additions to the lineup.

[michael luther]

Just added,

The Warbirds of Delaware's MiG-23UB Flogger!!!

[NathanT24]

Ok I saw the Breitling team at Wings Over Houston, so I was like eh, but ok now a Mig-23 you guys are REALLY trying for me to get up to Michigan this year!