Chico Airfest II

The last 2 years we have had Angie's folks up for the Chico Airfest airshow in September. Angie's Dad, Nate and Ella and I have gone down to the Chico Airport to watch the planes and see the all of the action. Here are some pics from the day.

"Papa" and the kids enjoying the show...

Nate getting to fly a small helicopter that some guy built in his garage.

This year at the airshow Nate was able to sneak into the driver seat of a garbage truck... This may have been the day's highlight...

Watching the CDF firefighters take off. Moments later we were pelted by thousands of small pieces of gravel as the helicopter lifted off...

Each year they have a "heritage flight" with a vintage and newer military plane. This year featured a super cool P-51 Mustang and an A-10 Warthog.

Nate and Ella looking sweaty...

The day ended with an awesome show by the Canadian Snowbirds. Pretty amazing to watch...