Aviation Nation 2006   11/11/2006 - 11/12/2006 Nellis AFB Las Vegas, NV       Start time: 9:00 am End time: 5:00 pm Location: Nellis AFB Address: Las Vegas, NV 89104 Description: Presented by the United States Air Force and the men and women serving their country from Nellis Air Force Base. This promises to be another spectacular air aviation event. Aviation Nation has been called one of the most diverse, entertaining and well run air shows in America. This is the premier air show of the Air Force and one of the largest aviation events occurring in North America. Approximately 125,000 are expected to attend the Saturday and Sunday air show. The event is free to the public.     While you're there, check out these Air Force Activities:       ACC Demo F-16 West Team 11/11 - 11/12 The F-16 West Coast Demo Team is just one of the six single aircraft Demonstration Teams assigned to Air Combat Command (ACC). The Team is comprised of one Demo Pilot, nine Maintenance personnel, and six Flight Safety Officers.       ACC Demo F-15 East Team 11/11 - 11/12 The F-15 East Coast Demo Team is just one of the six single aircraft Demonstration Teams assigned to Air Combat Command (ACC). The Team is comprised of one Demo Pilot, nine Maintenance personnel, and four Narrators. The Aircraft themselves are not assigned to the team, but are actual operational fighters from the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command Single-Ship Demonstration Teams perform precision aerial maneuvers, demonstrating to the public the unique capabilities of the Air Force’s high performance aircraft. ACC Single-Ship Demonstration Team members also exhibit the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft.       ACC Heritage F-86 11/11 - 11/12 "Take a step back in time as the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight rules the sky. This tight formation features the F-86 and P-38 aircraft demonstrating their capabilities that helped shape America’s airpower. • F-86 Sabre — the Air Force’s first swept-wing jet fighter. It made its initial flight on Oct. 1, 1947. By the end of the Korean War F-86 pilots had shot down 792 Russian MiGs. • P-38 Lightning — designed in 1937 as a high-altitude interceptor. The P-38 was used extensively as a long-range escort fighter and saw action in almost every major combat area of the world during World War II. "       ACC Heritage P-51 11/11 - 11/12 P-51 The P-51 Mustang will be providing a magnificent aerial demonstration. Don't miss it!       Flyover F/A-22 11/11 - 11/12 "A-10, F-15, F-16 and F/A-22 Flyover Witness the awesome power of today’s state-of-the-art Air Force aircraft. The A-10, F-15, F-16 and F/A-22 demonstrate how the Air Force maintains its war fighting supremacy around the world. • A-10 Thunderbolt II — the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. The A-10 has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is a highly accurate weapons-delivery system. • F-15 Eagle — a tactical fighter with unprecedented maneuverability and acceleration, range, weapons and avionics. It can penetrate enemy defense and outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft. • F-16 Viper — a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that’s highly maneuverable and provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. • F/A-22 Raptor — the world’s first stealth air-to-air fighter with precision-strike ground attack capability. It cruises at supersonic airspeeds without using the afterburner. "       Thunderbirds 11/12 - 11/13 The Thunderbirds squadron is an Air Combat Command unit comprised of eight pilots (six are demonstration pilots), four support officers, approximately 120 Active-duty, Air National Guard and Reserve enlisted people, and four civilians performing in more than 27 different career fields. A Thunderbirds air demonstration is a mix of six aircraft, performing formation flying and solo routines. The four-aircraft diamond formation demonstrates the training and precision of Air Force pilots, while the solos highlight the maximum capabilities of the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon. The pilots perform approximately 40 maneuvers in a demonstration. The entire show, including ground and air, runs about one hour. The demonstration season lasts from March to November, with the winter months used for training new pilots. Officers serve a two-year assignment with the squadron, while the enlisted corps serves three to four. Nearly a third of all personnel are replaced each year, providing a constant mix of experience levels. The squadron performs no more than 88 air demonstrations each year and has never canceled a performance due to maintenance difficulty. Since the unit's inception in 1953, more than 315 million people in all 50 states and 60 foreign countries have witnessed the red, white, and blue jets in more than 3,850 official aerial demonstrations.       Raptor Truck 11/11 - 11/12 The RAPTOR, before modifications, was a 2003 GMC Yukon XL. Now, the SUV has a blue, white and gray paint scheme featuring the "Cross Into The Blue" logo and Air Force symbol, plus these custom features: · Backlit billet grill on the front below the Air Force symbol. · 20" custom wheels with self-balancing center caps featuring the Air Force symbol. · Leather interior with the Air Force symbol embroidered on the headrests. · 42" FLATRON plasma TV. · CD, DVD, AM/FM and public address capabilities. · Full-range sound system with four 10-inch subwoofers, two 6.5-inch mid-range speakers, four 2-inch high-end tweeters, two amplifiers and a DVD player.       Raptor Trailer 11/11 - 11/12 The Raptor trailer carries a miniature replica of the Air Force’s newest fighter aircraft — the F/A-22 Raptor. The trailer also has two video game stations that allow visitors to play the Air Force’s exciting new interactive video game. Stop by and check it out and have some fun. While you’re there, find out more about the Air Force way of life and the great benefits we have to offer.