Last modified Wed., October 11, 2006 - 04:23 PM
Originally created Thursday, October 12, 2006

Wagstaff back for air show

St. Augustine resident a crowd favorite

By Staff

Aerobatic performer Patty Wagstaff will perform her routine at this year's NAS Jax Air Show Oct. 27-29. Photo courtesy of Patty Wagstaff

Local favorite Patty Wagstaff is returning her ''hard-core aerobatics routine'' to the 2006 NAS Jacksonville Air Show Oct. 27-29.

Wagstaff, based out of St. Augustine, flies one of the most thrilling, low-level performances in the world today. Flying before millions of spectators each year, her breathtaking maneuvers provide an up-close view of the precision and complexity of modern, unlimited hard-core aerobatics. Her aggressive smooth style sets the standard for performers the world over.

To learn more about Wagstaff, visit her Web site at www.pattywagstaff. com.

Other performers appearing at this year's air show include:

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Black Daggers Parachute Team

Manfred Radius, Salto Sail Plane

David Marco, P-51 (''Sizzlin Liz'')

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets

Kent Shockley, Super Shockwave Jet Truck

Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes, Wing Walking

U.S. Air Force F-16 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force Heritage Fly-By

U.S. Air Force F-15 Demo Team

U.S. Air Force A-10 Demo Team

Jim Leroy & Jurgis Kairy, Tinstix of Dynamite

Captain Dale ''Snort'' Snodgrass, F-86 Sabrejet

P-3 Orion and S-3 Viking flight demonstrations

GEICO SkyTypers

Frank Ryder Oreck XL Aircraft

Fat Albert (Jet Assisted Takeoff (JATO) launch - Saturday Only)

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) B-25 Bomber

Featured Performer: U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Blue Angels

Gates to NAS Jacksonville open for the air show at 9 a.m. The fantastic flying feats begin at 10 a.m., with the Blue Angels performing at 3:15 p.m. The parking area on the flight line will close promptly at 3 p.m. To ensure you are able to view the Blues performance, make plans to be on the base and parked prior to that time.

Security restrictions used during the 2004 Air Show will be in place again this year.

Unauthorized items: Items you can not bring to the air show include:

Coolers

Cooking Grills

Backpacks

Large Umbrellas

Carryall bags

Large handbags

Animals/pets

Bicycles/skateboards/roller blades

Kites/balloons

Contraband (illegal substances and weapons of any types such as knives, pepper spray, stun guns or fireworks)

Authorized Items: Items you can bring to the air show include (subject to search):

Small purses/fanny packs

Clear bags for medical items (i.e., medication) or child infant care

Portable/lawn chairs (not in their bag carriers)

Cameras (still and video, not in camera bags).

Baby strollers and baby carriers

Walk-through metal detectors and scanner checkpoints: Everyone entering the air show will do so at the pedestrian gate east of the flight line parking lots (follow directions from signs and parking/security personnel). Vendors will enter through the vendor's gate between Hangars 115 and 116.

Vehicle inspections: All vehicles will be inspected upon entry to NAS Jax (all three gates). Plan to arrive early to the air show to avoid long lines.

Spectator drop-offs: Vehicles who plan to drop people off and depart should do so at the Ajax and Albemarle gate, Building 135 parking area. This will provide spectators easy access to pedestrian gates. Security personnel will direct you to this parking area.

Follow directions: As you enter or leave the air show, please pay attention to security personnel and follow their directions. This will aid you in locating parking and reduce your time in traffic.

As you drive to NAS Jacksonville for the air show, tune into 107.9 FM and listen for important information and well as live coverage of the air show.

For more information about the NAS Jacksonville Air Show, visit www.nasjaxairshow. com or www.nasjax.navy.mil (click on ''Air Show'').