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the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2003 12:05 pm
by Mr. Bones
i just ordered my train ticket for the Paris airshow at le Bourget. is there anyone here who goes there too? or has been there before?

;D

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Wed May 07, 2003 2:47 pm
by Tequila Sunrise
almost, I was ready to fly in on a C-130 when the deployment was scrubed >:(

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2003 10:24 am
by Mr. Bones
C-130, deployment...are you in the air force?

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2003 11:00 am
by Tequila Sunrise
I was a cadet in the ATC, and am now waiting to get into the RAF, at least one more year so that I can finish my highers.

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2003 4:39 am
by Mr. Bones
just read the concorde will do a flying display and will also be present on the static display. i think i'll have to cover my ears  ;)

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Sat May 17, 2003 11:12 pm
by SilverFox441
I've been to Paris, great show.

It's an expensive airshow though... but well worth it for an enthusiast. I went in '90 or '91 (the other year was Farnborough).

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2003 5:02 am
by Mr. Bones
expensive?? only 10euro/USD for a day...there are other shows here who are more expensive... :P

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2003 6:33 pm
by SilverFox441
That's just entry...

There are also costs for food/drink (theft basically when you consider what they charge) and added costs if you want to enter the flightline show area.

It is possible to get some good shots from the free area, but not many chances. :(

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2003 8:11 am
by Mr. Bones
that flightline area sounds interesting. how much do they ask for that? and do you have to order such a ticket in advance?

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2003 3:47 pm
by SilverFox441
It's been a dozen years since I was there...but I remember it being more expensive than the basic entry was!

I was also able to walk right up to a ticket booth and get a ticket for the area at the last minute. That area does have the advantage of seats...after all that walking a seat can be a fine idea. :)

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2003 1:20 pm
by Mr. Bones
the show started very well for Airbus Industries! Emirates ordered 41 Airbuses (21 A380's). it was Airbus biggest order in history!

and some people claim it's going bad with the aviation industrie
;)

Re: the giant Paris airshow

PostPosted: Mon Jun 23, 2003 8:38 am
by Mr. Bones
well, the show is over and i can only say it was great! i really want to post some of my photos, but i have problems uploading them...i'll see what i can do!  ;)