Ostrava-Mosnov 22/23 September

[efa78]

hello all. who can tell me if he deserves this air show. The position of the sun is good, the nearest town where they were housed outside the base you can take pictures? The closest commercial airport which is recommended? Thanks to all

[Leadfoot]

Hi,

If you're asking about the NATO Days (http://www.dny-nato.cz/index.php?lang=en): I think this event is definitely worth a visit, although the 2012 programme is yet unknown, of course.

The static display has been very strong in recent years, and hopefully that will continue in 2012. As far as the dynamic display is concerned: the situation is somewhat unique in Ostrava, since the axis of the display is perpendicular to the runway. These maps will give you a general idea of what the place looks like:
http://www.dny-nato.cz/UserFiles/Image/ ... _Areal.jpg
http://www.dny-nato.cz/UserFiles/Image/ ... _Cesty.jpg

I think the crowdline is rather far from the displays (although it was a lot closer in 2011 than in 2010) - however, if you exit the base towards the village of Albrechtičky (through gate no. 2 on the first map, near the VIP parking), you will be able to stay right under the flying displays on the nearby agricultural area (which is a bit scary sometimes, but for me, the experience is clearly worth it). A video taken by myself in 2011: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcs3JGfy ... re=related

Regarding the position of the sun, I think Ostrava is not the best venue, but it's not too bad either. To be honest, I don't remember the details, since I don't usually take photos.

You'll find plenty of accomodation in Ostrava, some 20-25 km from the airport. If you book your room early enough, probably closer than that.

About the airports: the venue of the show is in fact a commercial airport, although I think mostly charters tend to use it (not sure, so you have to check out their site: http://www.airport-ostrava.cz/en/). I don't know exactly where you are travelling from, and I don't have first hand experience, since I always travel to Ostrava by car, but I think you should check out flights to the Prague, Bratislava or Krakow airports.

[Borygo]

Current line up:
1x Alouette III Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte S
1x Eurofighter Typhoon Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte D
1x S-70 Black Hawk Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte D
1x An-2 Eesti Kaitsevägi D
1x L-39 Eesti Kaitsevägi S
1x Eurofighter Typhoon Luftwaffe S
1x Mirage 2000-5 331 Squadron Polemikí Aeroporía S
1x JAS-39 Gripen Magyar Légierő S
1x C-27J Spartan Aviacijos bazė Karinės oro pajėgos S
1x E-3A E-3A Component NATO S
1x F-16 MLU F-16 Demo Team Koninklijke Luchtmacht D
1x F-16 MLU F-16 Demo Team Koninklijke Luchtmacht Sp
2x F-16 MLU Koninklijke Luchtmacht S
2x F-16 MLU 132 Airwing Luftvorsvaret S
2x Su-22M4 1 Skrzydło Lotnictwa Taktycznego Siły Powietrzne D
1x MiG-29 AS Zmiešané krídlo Otta Smika Sliač Vzdušné sily OS D
1x MiG-29 UBS Zmiešané krídlo Otta Smika Sliač Vzdušné sily OS S
1x PC-9M Hudournik Slovenska vojska D
1x PC-9M Hudournik Slovenska vojska S
1x Super Puma Super Puma Display Team Schweizer Luftwaffe D
1x F-16C Block 40 F-16 SOLOTURK Türk Hava Kuvvetleri D
1x E-3D Sentry 54(R) Squadron Royal Air Force S
1x King Air B200 45(R) Squadron Royal Air Force D
1x Hawk TMk1 Hawk Display Team Royal Air Force D
7x Hawk TMk1 Red Arrows Royal Air Force D
1x Tucano T1 Tucano Display Team Royal Air Force D
1x Tutor T Mark 1 Tutor Display Team Royal Air Force D

[Borygo]

According to reliable sources:

EF2000 - Italy - F
Mirage 2000-5 or 2x2000N - France - F

[Borygo]

According to reliable sources:

2x2000N - France - F

Confirmed.
+ C-135FR - S

[Leadfoot]

+ Italian Spartan display

Edit:
Just to make it 'official' : http://www.aeronautica.difesa.it/Eventi ... oDays.aspx

I have to say, the programme is shaping up quite nicely. Hopefully, the Americans will keep up the tradition and bring some of the heavies. Not to mention last year's surprise guests.

[Borygo]

+ Italian Spartan display

Do you have confirmation or source?
RSV will send Typhoon - confirmed.

Edit:
Got it!:)

[arentjan]

+ Swedish AF S100D Argus (Saab 340 Awacs)
Scource: http://www.dny-nato.cz/aktualita.php?id=364&lang=cz

[Leadfoot]

+ Swedish AF S100D Argus (Saab 340 Awacs)
Scource: http://www.dny-nato.cz/aktualita.php?id=364&lang=cz

+ Gripen. Source: http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Gripen- ... /Calendar/
Quite logical, since the Swedes are currently trying to extend the lease contract for Czech Gripens (http://www.ceskapozice.cz/en/news/polit ... ens-report).

[arentjan]

+ 2x USAF(E) F15E and KC135 on static.
Scource: http://www.dny-nato.cz/technika.php?lang=en

+ prob. several Czech airplanes, who are still missing on the list.

Booked my flight. Hoping for some nice weather.

[MAS017]

[quote="arentjan
Booked my flight. Hoping for some nice weather.
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You're flying via Katowice, Krakow or some place in the Czech Republic or VIE
Still contemplating where to fly to (+ rent a car)...

[arentjan]

New website online: http://www.natodays.cz/home.htm

[arentjan]

New site app. offline again. But a nice update: B-52 static. Czech Gripen will not fly the demo, but only as a flypast with KC-135.

[Screenes]

It will not be a simple flypast, according to the website, it will be a demonstration of aerial refuelling (4 airplanes are mentioned, so I suppose, there will be 3 Gripens and 1 KC-135)

[mike79]

The slovak will send only Mig 29 to the Nato days , or will be also other a/c ?