Wilmington,
NC � March 2008 � Dynamic airborne acts and breathtaking aerobatic feats
will return to Wilmington skies Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20
during the Coastal Carolina Air Show 2008. Mark your calendars now and
plan to visit Wilmington &
North Carolina�s Cape Fear Coast during this popular event held at
the Wilmington International Airport. It�s been three years since the last
air show, so make plans now to experience the sights, sounds, and thrills
of Southeast North Carolina�s most dynamic air show.
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The
Coastal Carolina Air Show is chock-full of spectacular performances by
some of the best aerobatic teams: the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Team
and the US Army�s Golden Knights Jump Team. Other featured acts include:
the North American Aero shell Team T6 Texans; the amazing Tim Weber�s Geico
X-300S plane; Gene Soucy Airshows featuring wingwalker Teresa Stokes and
3-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Gene Soucy with his big biplane
solo act; Air Force Jet Car Dragster Show; Greg Poe�s Ethanol-Powered Fagen
Inc. MX2; Mike Wiskus�s LUCAS Oil Pitts; and the F15 Strike Eagle Demo
Team, along with the F86 Heritage flight.
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Gates
will open daily at 8:00am with a Stunt bike show. The flying starts at
11:00 and will continue until 5:00pm. There will also be military and civilian
planes on static display. Visitors will have a chance to view many airplanes,
many of which will open the cockpit, including: F15, F16, C17, CH46, Helo,
P47, P51, DC3, Piedmont, B25, AD1, Sky, Raider, A-26 and T34. Pilots and
crew will be available to answer questions. The Kids Zone will have a variety
of aviation-theme activities free for children.
There�s
something for everyone, so bring the entire family to this dynamic air
show at the Wilmington International Airport, April 19-20, 2008. Gates
open at 8:00am both Saturday and Sunday. Spectators will want to arrive
early for good parking, great seats and a phenomenal pre-show. Food and
beverages will be available for sale at the event. No coolers allowed.
Tickets
are available online at Flyilm.com and at BB&T Banks during normal
business hours. Airshow tickets cost $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. Children
ages 6-12 are $6 in advance and $8 at the gate; ages 5 and under admitted
free. For more information on the Coastal Carolina Air Show, please call
910-254-9989 or visit www.coastalcarolinaairshow.com.
This year�s event sponsors include Budweiser, GE, Doctors Vision Center,
Savage Tan, South Eastern Chevrolet, BB&T, WECT, Cumulus Broadcasting,
and the Star-News.
For
a free Visitors Guide to Wilmington & NC�s Cape Fear Coast, please
call 910-341-4030 or toll-free 866-266-9690. Or visit www.gocapefearcoast.com
for visitor information and a complete Calendar of Events.
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Media:
Wilmington/Cape
Fear Coast CVB
Connie
Nelson
Communications/PR
Manager
(910)
341-4030 ext. 20, or
(866)
266-9690
The
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority d/b/a Wilmington/Cape
Fear Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing
organization of New Hanover County that stimulates economic development
through the promotion of travel and tourism.
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