http://www.facebook.com/portrushairshow#!/notes/niinternationalairshow/ni-international-airshow-a-word-or-two-of-explanation/209301775766408
A couple of observations after reading this article:
1. If, as the article points out, the geography of Portrush is a major limiting factor in the displays then why not move the show to Portstewart beach?
It would provide a flat display line, allowing close up views for ALL the spectators, not just those on Ramore and Blackhill, just like an airfield.
2. Due to the fact that the display line keeps getting moved further and further off shore each year, those of us who go to Ramore and Blackhill are not as close as used to be the case, of course that's nothing compared to those on the promenade. This might be okay when a group of aircraft is performing, like the Red Arrows, but its intolerable when its a solo aircraft and all you can see is a blob in the sky.
3. The costs of positioning flights for aircraft is acknowldeged, due to the lack of a runway, as one of the primary factors hurting the airshows' chances of getting more varied types of aircraft to come over here.
Unless the show organisers are willing/able to make some major changes I don't see this situation getting any better.
Don't get me wrong, I still support the airshow and will continue to attend for as long as it runs but it still has its problems.
What does everyone else think?
