One of the best parts about living in the “Cradle of Naval Aviation” is the weekly Blue Angels practices. Approximately twice a week, the Blue Angels practice their acrobatic maneuvers. Fans can head out to the Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola and watch the practices from the flight line behind the museum. Occasionally, fans have a chance to meet the pilots and get their autographs.
**Note that, according to the Naval Aviation Museum website, the March 21st practice has been cancelled.
Practices begin at 8:30am.
The 2012 Blue Angels practice schedule is as follows (according to the website):
March 27, 28
April 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
July 17, 18
July 14 - Pensacola Beach Air Show
August 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22
September 5, 11, 12, 18, 19
October 17, 23, 24, 30
November 2-3 - Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, NAS Pensacola
Practices are subject to last minute cancellations.
For tips on enjoying the practices with your family, read Five Things to Remember When Attending Blue Angels Practice Sessions.
what times are these practices?
They begin at 8:30am. I have also fixed the link that no longer worked. If you click the link in the post, it will bring you to the info page on the Naval Aviation Museum website. Have fun!
We have gone to Pensacola Beach for the last 5 yeas and watched practices on Wed. Thurs.and Fri before the shows. I have not seen anything about practices before this year’s show on the 14th of July. Please tell me if there will be any at all!
do you know if they are having an practice shows at the beach id like to go wed or thurs
The Practice times are as follows on this page:
Took me forever to find them….
http://www.visitpensacolabeach.com/what/airshow.php
Thanks for sharing. I have also linked to that page on our weekly roundup. You are right…the info was difficult to find!