Spectacle in the air
Finally sunshine at Airpower: “It’s madness here”
The first Airpower day is over! After rain in the morning, there was sunshine in the afternoon. Almost 100,000 fans came to the flying spectacle in Zeltweg. Even more visitors are expected on Saturday.
The Ambuscher family covered no less than 770 kilometers to get from Donaueschingen in the German Black Forest to Zeltweg in Upper Styria. The journey was worth it, says dad Klaus: "We'll be back. It's amazing here!" Son Leo is about to celebrate his second birthday and is a huge fan of flying: "His grandpa is a rescue helicopter pilot," says mom Kathrin. And there is also an airfield in Donaueschingen.
Stefan Petridis from Traun (Upper Austria) did not travel quite as far: He is part of a group of no less than 24 people who are spending several days in the region. They defied the rain in the morning with good humor. Highlight so far: "The helicopter demonstration by Felix Baumgartner and Blacky Schwarz."
"I would love to come back"
The Hinterstoisser airbase was well filled in the afternoon, with an estimated 100,000 visitors to the site. While some of the morning program had to be cancelled (such as the Spanish Patrulla Aguila aerobatic team), the flight demonstrations later took place under a bright blue sky. A particular highlight was the demonstration of the modern F35 Lightning II fighter jet by US pilot Melanie "Mach" Kluesner.
An hour after her performance, she was relaxed in an interview with the "Krone": "It was challenging. But I enjoyed the scenery." How would she describe the power of her jet? "It's as if I have lightning in my fingertips. I'm pressed into my seat from the very first minute." Incidentally, she would love to come back to Zeltweg: "We have a wonderful time here."
Few operations for the police
According to the police, the day was calm - apart from the tragic accident involving a nine-year-old boy who fell on his bike on the way to the event and was run over by a bus. A few drones also had to be fended off. The traffic jams on arrival had already cleared up by 9 am. By 4 p.m., the departure traffic was in full swing.
After one and a half years of preparation, the authorities are generally well prepared for two days of Airpower. "I am deeply relaxed", said District Governor Nina Pölzl in the morning.
Ideal weather expected on Saturday
The flight program ended at around 5.30 pm after the world premiere of the "Argonauts" saga performed by 25 Austrian Armed Forces aircraft. On Saturday - if the weather remains fine - everything should be set for an ideal Airpower day with the entire program from Friday plus a flyover by an AUA Boeing 787 (Dreamliner).
And when will the next Airpower take place? Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner would like to see it in two years' time, and Governor Christopher Drexler is at least not averse to the idea when asked.
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