[Scan-DC] Blue Angels perform May 20-21

[Alan Henney]

Media Contacts:
Leo Mehalic
Deborah Goode

NAVAL ACADEMY ANNOUNCES BLUE ANGELS COMMISSIONING WEEK PERFORMANCE,
NAVAL ACADEMY BRIDGE AND SEVERN RIVER CLOSURES

NOTE TO EDITORS AND REPORTERS:  Important information regarding bridge
and river closures is included in this release.  PLEASE RSVP to the
Public Affairs office by 5 p.m., Monday, May 19, to cover the Blue
Angels flight demonstrations.  Weather cancellations will be available
by calling 410-293-1000.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the
Blue Angels, will perform a variety of high-speed, aerobatic
precision-maneuvers above the Severn River Tuesday, May 20 and
Wednesday, May 21 during the Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week.
Viewing areas for the show will include Ingram Field, portions of
Farragut Field and Hospital Point on the Naval Academy grounds.  These
events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, May 20 the Navy F/A-18 Hornets will perform circle and
arrival maneuvers between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. followed by a rehearsal
of their flight demonstration between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.  On Wednesday,
May 21, the Blue Angels performance and flight demonstration will
begin at 2 p.m. and will be narrated from Ingram Field.  The show’s
narration can be heard from Ingram Field, or spectators from other
viewing areas can tune-in to WNAV 1430AM to hear the broadcast of the
narration.
For decades, the Blue Angels have performed for thousands of
spectators during Commissioning Week.  This year, two Naval Academy
graduates are part of the Blue Angels team.  Lt. Frank Weisser, Class
of 2000, is the pilot for No. 7 and narrator and Lt. Cmdr. Mark E.
Lambert, Class of 1996, is the Blue Angels’ Flight Surgeon.
The Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits the choreographed
refinements of Navy-trained flying skills.  The presentation includes
four-plane, graceful, acrobatic maneuvers referred to as diamond
maneuvers.  All jets perform maneuvers together in the well-known
delta formation.

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Vehicles with Department of Defense decals or handicapped stickers are
permitted on
Academy grounds.  Vehicles displaying Friends of the Naval Academy
(FONA) passes will
not be permitted to park on Naval Academy grounds during the Blue
Angels visit.  Pedestrians are invited to walk through Gate 1, 3 or 8
and must show a valid, government-issued ID.  All bags are subject to
search.
All non-authorized vehicles, buses, recreational vehicles and
spectators must park at the blue side of the Navy-Marine Corps
Memorial Stadium and ride the free daily shuttle between the Navy
Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and the Academy. Shuttle buses are not
wheelchair accessible.
Handicapped visitors will be permitted to park on Academy grounds with
a valid handicap plates or placards and after a vehicle inspection at
Gate 8.  Visitors must park at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
or in-town.  During the Blue Angels Flight Rehearsal and Flight
Demonstration the shuttle route on the Yard will be limited to
stopping at Alumni Hall from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
***Please Note the Following Important Vehicular and Marine
Restrictions***
*All times listed are dependent upon weather
Naval Academy Gate Closures for Vehicular Access
Naval Academy Gate 1 and 3 will be closed to vehicular traffic (except
for emergency vehicles) on Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21 from
11 a.m. until the completion of the flight demonstration rehearsal
(approximately 4 p.m.).  Gate 8 will be open during these same times
only to USNA staff and faculty, vehicles with DoD stickers, shuttle
buses and cars displaying handicapped plates or placards.  Gates 1, 3
and 8 will remain open for pedestrian access. Please note that all
times are approximate and dependent upon weather.
Visitor Restrictions
•  Coolers and elaborate picnicking are not permitted on Naval Academy
grounds at any time.
•  Guests are permitted to bring folding outdoor chairs or blankets to
sit on.
•  Guests are permitted to bring backpacks, diaper bags and purses.
All bags are subject to search.
•  Dogs are not permitted to attend events during Commissioning Week.
Bridge and Water Restrictions
The Naval Academy Police, Maryland State Police, U.S. Coast Guard and
the Department of Natural Resources Police will enforce the following
vehicular and marine safety zones and boating traffic restrictions
during scheduled low-level flight operations during practices and
performances by the Blue Angels:
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Naval Academy Bridge (Md. Rt. 450) Closures
The Naval Academy Bridge (Md. Rt. 450) will be closed to all vehicular
and pedestrian traffic at the times listed below.  Vehicles entering
and leaving Annapolis should use Rowe Boulevard or other alternate
routes.
TUESDAY, May 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.*
Severn River:  Marine Restrictions
           At the times listed below, boat traffic and anchoring will
be restricted from the following areas on the Severn River and its
tributaries. The southern boundary will be established by Naval
Academy Yard Patrol craft, which will mark a line drawn from the quick
flashing light at the south end of the Naval Academy seawall to
Greenbury Point.  The northern boundary is marked by the U.S. Rt. 50
Severn River Bridge.  Both boundaries will be patrolled by the Coast
Guard, Department of Natural Resources Police, Coast Guard Auxiliary
and Annapolis Police and Fire Rescue boats.
Anchoring Restrictions:
TUESDAY, May 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.*
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.*
Boating Restrictions:
TUESDAY, May 20, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.*
WEDNESDAY, May 21, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution while the Naval
Academy Yard Patrol craft are anchored in position.  The portion of
the Severn River defined by the boundaries below will be closed to all
boating traffic during the times listed below.
During periods of restricted boating on the Severn, shoreline
residents' boats moored to a permanent dock in the affected area may r
emain secured to their docks. However, by order of the commander, 5th
Coast Guard District, a special local regulation has been issued which
closes the river to all other boats -- either underway, anchored or on
mooring buoys -- during practices and performances by the Blue Angels.
[Please call Coast Guard Activities Baltimore at (410) 576-2674 for
additional details.]
Temporary Flight Restrictions:
     An FAA waiver has been granted for the following times.  This
information is for all local pilots:

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Temporary Flight Restrictions Continued:
       “Due to high performance aerial demonstrations by the U.S. Navy
Blue Angels, the area surrounding the U.S. Naval Academy (38’ 59 12 N,
076’ 28 48 W) BAL 153/13.8 NM is closed from surface to 15,000 ft. MSL
out to a five nautical mile radius as follows:”
   TUESDAY, May 20, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
   WEDNESDAY, May 21, 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.
      A notice to Airmen (NOTAM) will be issued on or about May 19th
stating the information  above.  Questions regarding the NOTAM should
be directed to the Naval Academy Operaions Department at (410)
293-7136.
On Wednesday, May 21, the Blue Angels flight demonstration will be
preceded and followed by several other events for the public’s
enjoyment.  At 1 p.m., the Navy Band will perform on Ingram Field.  At
4 p.m., Monte Maxwell will perform an organ concert in the main
chapel.  These events are also free and open to the public.
For more information about May events at the Naval Academy, visit
http://www.usna.edu/PAO/calendars.htm.
For more information about the Blue Angels, visit
www.blueangels.navy.mil
USNA