Back from another great Geneseo Airshow! Saturday was definitely the better of the two days for the show. There was still a cloud overcast which helped keep the overall temperature down. Our group consisted of my father and myself (the regulars) but also included my uncle (who used to frequent the legendary 80s/ 90s shows with my father), my aunt, the gf, and five more of my parent's friends. This was the first time everyone was attending the show and not just dropping us off.
In short, the show was light... lighter than I've ever seen it, but I actually wasn't that dismayed. Compared to me 4 or 5 years ago, looking at a much larger show and still being sad I wasn't around to witness the gigantic shows of the past. This time around I was just glad to be back at D52 and able to share it with so many more people!
From what I gathered, NWM wasn't even going to have the show until they confirmed the F-22 demo. And the big shocker for our group was how much we actually enjoyed the drive-in setup. It was like tailgating and still having a great view of the show. There really wasn't any sort of restrictions I saw in place, and everyone came and went as they pleased. Especially down to check out the flightline. My sincere goal is 2022 will be a banner year, with alot more private aircraft flying in and show aircraft booked. Not to mention hopefully they will have some sort of hybrid show, where there is a drive-in setup, but also a portion that is the more traditional chair & umbrella row.
I didn't take a ton of shots but hope you still enjoy!
MMB was out in all her glory but she didn't fly due to having her paperwork outdated IIRC. Word I heard is that NWM wants to continue to lease and fly her, selling rides, but the Tallichet family doesn't want to in the wake of the Nine 0 Nine accident. So she's apparently going to Palm Springs in the fall. Hoping something changes. Geneseo needs a B-17.
We had a pair (well three if you include the Tallichet C-47 too) on the field! Luck of the Irish looked beatiful!
And W7 looking beaten but flew great too!
The C-45 was also on display but I did not see it fly either.
US Army or NG brought out a Blackhawk and Chinook that were really cool to see there.
Rob Gilman's BT-13. I didn't run into our buddy this year, but there is always next year!
And this lovely SNJ that snuck in right before the show on Staurday!
The sole PT-17 at the show. I'm sure we'll see many more next year!
The NWM's L-21 Super Cub. Or at least I think it was there's. I'm not seeing it listed on there website.
Three out of four of the CHAA's Harvards that put on a great show! I thought they disbanded or something? Either way it was awesome to see some friends from the north. I hope its a sign to see more Canucks come down next year! But where is the fourth?
Upon landing one of the wings hit the corn and spun into the crop. Damage seems light and hopefully relegated to only the impacted wing.
A BUEATIFUL Fokker D.VII replica put on a wonderful demonstration that is now based at the museum there. (I of course didn't get a photo) but I did get a shot of it's new stable mate, a DR.1! And I heard about either acquiring or building an S.E.5.A! Not to mention the Great War Flying Museum was greatly missed as well.
And of course I just had to go through the hangar. Enjoy!
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The "old man" is well! Cant wait to see the new creation you guys have been working on! 
