The Dryden Centennial Air Show
May 22 – 23, 2010
Dryden, Ontario
Don’t miss the Dryden Centennial Air Show on the May long weekend 2010. Celebrating 100 years, Dryden Ontario Centennial events include this spectacular air show.
Partners
The City of Dryden has partnered with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the Department of National Defence (DND) to present this amazing air show.
The Dryden Centennial Air Show will be held at the Dryden Regional Airport. Visitors will enjoy incredible air and static aviation displays and demonstrations never before seen in Northwestern Ontario!
Family Fun
Your entire family will love the air show. There’s something for everyone including fantastic air show demonstrations, static ground displays, aviation information, vendor tents, VIP areas, snacks, food and refreshments. This air show is family oriented with exciting aviation demonstrations for everyone.
Air Force Aircraft
The Canadian Armed Forces will have displays at the air show, and both the United States Air Force and the Canadian Armed Forces are expected to provide some spectacular fly-bys. Several Vintage Military Aircraft are also planned to be on display at the air show providing visitors with a glimpse of aviation history.
Civilian and Military Aircraft
Visitors will enjoy a wide variety of aircraft types on display including both Civilian and Military Aircraft.
The Canadian Snowbird Jets
One of the most exciting parts of this air show will be the Canadian Snowbird Demonstration Team. The Snowbird pilots will be flying the Canadair CT-114 Tutor. As the ‘Tutor’ name implies, the CT-114 Tutor is a jet trainer aircraft and it has been widely used as the Canadian Forces (CF) primary jet trainer from 1961 until 2000. The Tutor is affectionately known as “Toot” because of it’s use as a primary trainer for Jet Aircraft CF pilots.
Canadair CT-144 Tutor Performance
Maximum speed: 486 mph (782 km/h)
Range: 944 miles (1,520 km)
Service ceiling: 44,500 ft (13,560 m)
Rate of climb: 4,220 ft/min (21.4 m/sec)
The Canadian Snowbird Demonstration Team is a group of experienced and dedicated pilots and technicians. They work hard to provide thrilling air show performances demonstrating their professionalism, teamwork, excellence, discipline and dedication.
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)
Aviation Forest Fire Emergency Services will provide an incredible show for all visitors.
Canadair Bombardier CL-415
This Heavy Water Bomber is used by the MNR to help protect Ontario’s beautiful landscape and forestry. Aerial water bombing demonstrations will amaze the lucky show visitors. These incredible aircraft are flown with expert skill and precision to provide pin-point accurate aerial water bombing.
In addition to the CL-415 heavy water bomber, other MNR aircraft on display will include the De Havilland DH-6 Twin Otter, the De Havilland DHC-2 MK 3 Turbo Beaver and Eurocoper’s EC130 B4 Helicopters.
After watching the Aerial Water Bombing demonstrations, enjoy informative and educational tours of the West Region Fire Mangement Center, District Fire Management Headquarters and the Aviation Services Hangar.
CL-415 Aerial Water Bombing Video
Watch the Canadair Bombardier CL-415 heavy water bombers in action!
The Dryden Centennial 2010 Air Show will feature:
- The Canadian Snowbird Demonstration Team – Flying the Canadair CT-114 Tutor Jets
- The A-10 East Demonstration Team – US Air Force will be demonstrating the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt Warthog
- Department of National Defence – Aircraft from the Canadian Armed Forces fleet will be available for static displays and fly-bys
- The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resorces, Aviation Forest Fire Emergency Services – Aerial Water Bombing Demonstrations, static displays, fly-bys and tours
- Rich Gibson’s Pyrotechnics Display
- Additional Static Displays, Fly-Bys, Vendors, Tours and Information Areas
A-10 Thunderbolt II
The A-10 is more commonly known by its nickname “Warthog” or simply “Hog”.
The Warthog is an American single-seat, twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft. It was designed and developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. It was designed specifically for the United States Air Force to provide Close Air Support (CAS) to US ground forces. The Hog is ideal for attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with a limited air interdiction capability. The Warthog also provides airborne forward air control, guiding other aircraft against enemy ground targets.
The A-10 Thunderbolt’s hull incorporates over 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of armor. This aircraft was designed for survivability. It’s extreme protective measures and armor enable the Warthog to continue flying even after taking significant damage.
Civilian Aircraft Displays
In addition to exciting Military Aircraft displays, the Dryden Centennial Air Show will feature many Civilian Aircraft Displays.
Brandon Commonwealth Air Training Museum
- Harvard Mk II
- Douglas A-26
Commemorative Air Force, Minnesota Wing
- P-51 Mustang
- B-25 Mitchell
- Harvard Mk II
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, AFFES
- DeHavilland DHC – 2 Mk II Turbo Beaver
- DeHavilland DHC – 6 Twin Otter
- Cessna 337 Skymaster
- Aero Commander AC500S
- King Air 90
- Canadair Bombardier CL 415
- Eurocopter 350AS B2 Helicopter
- Eurocopter EC130 B4 Helicopter
Bearskin Airlines
- Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
- Pilatus PC 12
- Eurocopter 350AS B2 Helicopter
Confederation College, Aviation Flight Management
- Cessna 172
Don’t miss the exciting Dryden Centennial Air Show. Bring the entire family. One of the best Air Show values.
Only $5 per Person!
General Admission
$5.00 per person over the age of 5
Please note: Packsacks, coolers and beverages will not be allowed into the venue area.
Flight Deck Admission (Beer Gardens)
$5.00 per person (age of majority only), the Flight Deck admission provides premier seating located at the show line including access to VIP amenities!
Corporate VIP Box Seating
Entertain your guests from a private tent near the show line!
Photo Pit
The Photo Pit is designated seating at the show line. You will have an un-obstructed view for awesome photo opportunities!
Parking
$10.00 per vehicle
Transportation
Free Bus transportation to and from event. Bus transportation to the Dryden Regional Airport from the Dryden Agricultural Center will commence at 09:30 – 12:30.
Dryden Centennial Air Show Sponsors:
- Department of National Defence
- Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
- City of Dryden
- Alex Wilson Coldstream Ltd.
- Apple Auto Glass
- Bearskin Airlines
- Best Western Motor Inn
- Discovery Air – Hicks and Lawrence
- Dryden Development Corporation
- Dryden Rotary Club
- Husky Car and Truck Stop
- Iron Range Bus lines
- National Car Rental
- Praxair
- The Riverview Lodge
- Signal Weather Service
- Sunset Country Paralegal
- Wilson’s Business Solutions
The Dryden Centennial Air Show
Show Dates
Saturday May 22nd and Sunday May 23rd, 2010
Gates Open
09:30hrs – 18:00hrs
Show Times
12:30hrs – 16:30hrs
Show Location
Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD)
Dryden, Ontario
Website: www.Dryden2010.com
Don’t miss this exciting Air Show.
See you at the Show!
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