Normally the Czech International Air Fest (CIAF) would have taken place at Brno airport. Caused by the large number of civilian traffic at the airport, it was decided to relocate the airshow to Hradec Kralové instead. 

On Friday - September 4th - the entire demo team together with some other members of 349 sqn landed at Hradec Kralové in the Embraer. Mitch and Jimmy joined the team little over an hour later in the F-16s.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Late in the afternoon, Mitch flew his rehearsal and after all checks were finished, we drove to the hotel together. We went to town to have dinner in the evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday morning saw a lot of wind with also a low cloud base. Mitch flew a magnificent demo nevertheless. It was quite busy and a lot of fun at our PR-stand too those two days. Thanks to all people who paid us a visit over there!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Sunday the weather improved considerably with the attending audience really enjoying all activities. And off course of Mitch's demo as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Sunday evening, Mitch received the trophy of 'Best Flying Display CIAF 2009'. He was very proud with that achievement. The whole team celebrated the event together with Mitch since you don't receive such a trophy every week. Thanks Mitch!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The team wants to thank the entire organisation of CIAF 2009 for the excellent cooperation and we hope to attend again next year.

Greets

The Team