NEWS RELEASE,
PUBLIC SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
LISTING
2010
CHICO AIR SHOW
www.chicoairshow.org
END: September
26, 2010.
WHO: Chico
Air Show, Inc. presents
WHAT:
Chico Air Show 2010
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There will be a thrilling aerial
performance by the nine jets of the Canadian
Forces Snowbirds Jet Team
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Other performers include up and coming
female pilot Melissa Pemberton, Kent Pietsch with the world’s smallest “carrier
landing,” a jet powered car, Warbirds, a parachute team, military
demonstrations, static displays and several flybys
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A free and entertaining Kid’s Zone for
all members of the family
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Great food
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Exhibits
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Souvenirs
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An amazing Flightline Club that will
feature food from the Sons of Italy, along with shade and flight line views!
WHEN:
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Sept. 24: 4 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sept
25 & 26: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Chico Municipal Airport
150
Airpark Blvd.
Chico,
CA 95973
PARKING AT THE CHICO AIR SHOW:
Chico Air Show parking is FREE!
There will be a few lots available at the Air Show for handicap parking
and for those who have a sponsor parking pass.
COST/TICKETS:
Purchase tickets online
at www.chicoairshow.org
or at: Northern California National Bank, Raley's,
Chico Air Museum, or
Chico Chamber of Commerce.
Friday
Twilight Show & Dinner
Gates open at
4 p.m.
Enjoy a fabulous evening of music, aerial
performances and a catered dinner at the Flightline Club!
$30 Adv/$15 Child (pre-sale only)
5 years old & younger are free
Friday
General Admission
Gates open at 4 p.m.
Visit the tarmac and see the performances!
– Food
vendors available
$10 Adv/$15 Gate/$5 Child
Five years old & younger are free
Sat/Sun Sept.
25 & 26 ( close at 3 p.m.)
Gates open 9 a.m.
Aerial performances, Kids Flight Zone activities,
warbird, classic, commercial and military aircraft displays, vendors, food and
much more!
$15 Adv. /$20 Gate/$5 Child
Five years old and younger are free
Sat /Sun
Admission & Flightline Club
Shade, seating, lunch by the Sons of
Italy & flight line view!
$50 Adv/$60 Gate - Child: $15 Adv/$20
Gate.
Five years old & younger are free
(Price includes general admission
fee)
To purchasing tickets online visit:
www.chicoairshow.org /
MORE INFO: Schedules, photos and bios of
performers and more events
descriptions
are available at
www.chicoairshow.org or (530)230-1652.
PERFORMERS:
(For
more information on performers visit: www.chicoairshow.org)
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 25 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMEBER 26:
(Full descriptions at www.chicoairshow.org)
Canadian Forces Snowbirds
Canada’s Jet Demonstration Team
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog) Demo Team
Arial Demonstration of the “Warthog’s”
Exceptional Capabilities
Melissa Aerobatics
The Youngest Female Performer on the
U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team
USO Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car
400 MPH Race with an Airplane
Pietsch Airshows
The world’s smallest “carrier landing”
U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division - SCREAMING EAGLES Parachute Demonstration
Team
Parachute Demonstration team
U.S. Air Force C-17, Globemaster III
The World’s Most Flexible Cargo Aircraft
U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy
The Largest U.S. Military Plane
U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady
High-Altitude,
All-Weather Surveillance and Reconnaissance
U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon
A
Twin-Engine, High-Altitude, Supersonic Jet
Pitts Special Bi Plane Aerobatics with Bob Finer
Bi-Plane Aerobatics
WWII Warbirds
Former Military Aircraft
RIDES
OFFERED AT THE CHICO AIR SHOW:
Occurring through out the day from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
there will be different rides offered for everyone’s taste! Below is a
description of each ride offered:
Biplane
Rides From Coastal Air tours
The aircraft you will be riding in is a beautifully restored 1926 Travel air
biplane which seats two adult passengers plus the pilot. It is one of the
rarest and best examples of the Golden Age of Aviation and is the aircraft that
Captain Bob is most proud of in his collection.
Rides: $75 single; $140 double passenger rides.
www.coastalairtours.com
Helicopter Rides
from Air Shasta Rotor and Wing!
Air Shasta is the premier authorized Robinson Helicopter Dealer, Service
Center, and Flight Instruction School in Northern California. We offer a
full line of services including flight instruction, charter service, aerial
tours and many helicopter services.
www.airshasta.com
WWII Warbird Rides
Ever wanted to ride in a P-51 Mustang?
– Mustang Lady Jo will be offering rides for $800 (presale) / $850
on-site. Great GIFT IDEA! Contact Phil Wallick 530-570-1018 or wallickphoto@yahoo.com AT-6 Rides! Special Air
Show Rate of $275! Great GIFT IDEA! Contact Phil Wallick 530-570-1018
or wallickphoto@yahoo.com
Butte
County Search and Rescue K-9 Demos!
K-9 Demos! www.buttesar.org
The Butte County Search and Rescue Team is an all-volunteer, non-profit,
non-tax-supported auxiliary team of the Butte County Sheriff's Office. Our
primary purpose is to provide skilled search and technical rescue services to
the residents and visitors of Butte County, California. Due to the varied and
often rugged terrain of Butte County, the Search and Rescue team plays a
crucial role in locating and rescuing lost or endangered persons.
KID’S
ZONE: (For a
full description for the Kid’s Zone go to
www.chicoairshow.org then visit the Kid’s Zone
tab)
The Kid's Zone is a hand’s on activity
center for kids to enjoy learning about aviation and have a good time at the air show!
Activities
offered at the Kid’s Zone sponsored by R.W. Knudsen:
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Arts & Crafts
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Games
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A science corner hosted by the NEW
Gateway Museum
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Computers with flight simulator
programs
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Great prizes!!
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and much more!
SPONSORS:
Several Individuals and businesses have come on
board to support the 2010 Chico Air Show.
Major sponsors include:
- Northern
California National Bank
- Stott
Outdoor Advertising
(Funded in Part by the City of Chico)
For a full listing of sponsors, visit www.chicoairshow.org
For details on the sponsorship packages
visit the Chico Air Show website at:
www.chicoairshow.org
or contact: Amy Orr, Sponsorship Manager, at 530-345-1109, email amy@orrganizedevents.com
VENDOR
OPPORTUNITIES:
In addition to the exciting
performances, static airplane and car displays, over 40 businesses will be on
site with tasty food, souvenirs, local business information, product samples
and free information about non- profit in the area making the event a true
festival for all the enjoy.
For a full list of participating
vendors visit the
“Vendor Information” page on the
website:
www.chicoairshow.org/page11.aspx
A variety of vendor
opportunities are available for Chico Air Show 2010, featuring the
Canadian Snowbirds Jet Demonstration Team.
Get YOUR business in front of the crowds by becoming a vendor today!
To become a food vendor or a commercial, craft, or
souvenir exhibitor contact:
Aaron Jay
Chico Air
Show Vendor Coordinator
Ph. 530.342.9925 Fax. 530.343.9925
airshowvendors@wsunset.net
To download a
vendor application or get more information visit the Chico Air Show website then
go to the vendors page:
www.chicoairshow.org
CONTACTS:
Chico Air Show Headquarters
P.O. Box 1635
Chico, CA 95927
Office Phone:
530-230-1652
Staff Contacts:
Director
Gayle Womack
530-230-1652
Sponsorships
Amy Orr
530-345-1109
Media Relations,
Marketing & Performer Interviews
Daran Goodsell
530-521-6759
Vendors & Exhibitors
Aaron Jay
530- 342-9925
530-342-9925