Blue Angels Practice August 14, 2012 - August 15, 2012

The team visits the museum to answer questions and sign autographs after Wednesday practices. Schedule is subject to change without notice and is weather permitting, for everyone's safety.

• The highest maneuver performed in an air show is the vertical rolls performed by the Opposing Solo, up to 15,000 feet and the lowest maneuver performed in an air show is the Sneak Pass, performed by the Lead Solo at 50 feet.
• The fastest speed flown during an air show is about 700 mph (just under Mach 1; Sneak Pass) and the slowest is about 120 mph (Section High Alpha).
• The basic acquisition price of a single F/A-18 Hornet is approximately $21 million.
• The F/A-18 can reach speeds just under Mach 2, almost twice the speed of sound or about 1,400 mph.
• An F/A-18 weights about 24,500 pounds empty of all ordnance and aircraft

8:30am Sharp

National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area
1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32508  

Admission: FREE