On May 25 and 26, the Augusta Regional Airport will once again host this year’s Air Show and are selling tickets for now 40% off.
By purchasing early tickets, locals can enjoy a major discount on event day tickets or reserve a lawn box for four people. Interested parties can also save $35 on preferred seating or save $120 on VIP Flight Line Club tickets.
This year’s show will headline with the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team and will open the gates at 9 a.m.
“Air Dot Show Tour events appeal to a diverse audience far beyond just aviation enthusiasts, encompassing destination travelers, families, thrill seekers and people of all ages.” the Tour CEO Bryan Lilley said.
Through team introductions, pilot interviews and direct crowd engagement with emcees, the on-stage program is designed to enthrall locals and enrich audience experience.
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“Our events are a groundbreaking fusion of outdoor festival vibes and a high-flying aviation spectacular, offering a revolutionary blend of a center stage production with the exhilarating performances of an air show,” Lilley said.
This year’s show will also incorporate live music with a DJ and once again feature renowned U.S. military demonstration teams from various military branches and civilian aircrafts – such as a F-22 Raptor Team.
“The F-22 Raptor demo puts thrust vectoring on full display as it makes sharp turns to skid through the sky and climbs straight up, stops in mid air, then reverses towards the ground before flipping the nose around in a summersault at near zero forward speed,” stated the Air Show Tour’s website.
The F-22’s advanced avionics and sensors allow pilots to track, identify, shoot and eliminate air-to-air threats before ever being detected, according to the Air Show’s website.
“The F-22 also has the stability to attack targets on the ground,” the website stated. “The F-22 is a stealth fighter and virtually invisible to radar. Because missiles hanging from the wings or on the wing tips create a radar signature, they are stored internally.”
The twin engines on the F-22 Raptor produce more thrust than any current fighter. Power combined with the sleek aerodynamic design allow the F-22 to cruise at supersonic airspeeds without using fuel-consuming afterburner.
“We cannot wait to share this elevated experience with our 2024 tour attendees,” Lilley said. “These are truly not-to-miss experiences and there are a variety of dates and locations for all.”
To purchase early bird tickets, visit https://augustaairshow.com/early-bird/
Liz Wright is a staff writer covering education, lifestyle and general assignments for The Augusta Press. Reach her at liz@theaugustapress.com
