Air show spectators stand in the shade of the B-1 bomber. Photo by Chris Stone
Air show spectators stand in the shade of the B-1 bomber. Photo by Chris Stone

With some finding shade under parked jets, tens of thousands flocked Saturday to the MCAS Miramar Air Show, which this year limited Day 2 to daytime events. No twilight show.

(“This measure will allow us to maximize our security presence and also minimize traffic congestion that usually takes place on Saturday,” organizers said.)

Temperatures in the 90s were a turnabout from Friday’s opening day comfort. But the aerobatics made the trip, and hike out from the hinterland parking lot, worth the effort.

Sunday’s forecast was for worse, however — inching close to 100 degrees.

Sunday’s schedule:

8 a.m. – Gates Open to the Public.

  • Radio-Controlled Aircraft Demonstration (pre-show)
  • Paramotor Demonstration

9 a.m.

  • Sean D. Tucker, “Oracle Challenger”
  • Dan Buchanan, “Hang Glider”
  • Steve Stavrakakis, Romanian IAR “Tribute to Veterans”
  • John Collver, “Wardog” AT-6 Texan
  • Shockwave Jet Truck
  • Willat Family, “Sailplane Magic”
  • AV-8B Harrier Demo
  • Precision Exotics Race: Ferrari vs Lamborghini

Noon

  • Opening Ceremonies / Invocation / National Anthem / Flag Drop
  • Commanding Officer’s Remarks

12:15 p.m.

  • Golden Knights Parachute Team and the US Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team

12:30 p.m.

  • Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demo
  • F-16 Viper Tactical Demo
  • Heritage Flight: F-16/P-51
  • F-35B Demo

2 p.m.

  • Sean D. Tucker, “Oracle Challenger”
  • Breitling L-39 Jet Team
  • Shockwave Jet Truck

3 p.m.

  • U.S. Navy Blue Angels Demo