Two Brazilian Air Force (FAB) bases welcome the public next Sunday (01/10), following this year's open gate season. The traditional aerial Sundays take place at the Manaus Air Base (AM) and at the São Paulo Aeronautical Material Park, in Campo de Marte. The public will be able to see civil and military planes up close and enjoy performances by Esquadrilha da Fumaça and Esquadrilha Fox.
In the north of the country, BAMN welcomes the public from 09:00, ending the event at 18:00 (local time). Manaus Air Sunday will feature an exhibition of aircraft from the Army, Navy and Air Force itself, including models such as the A-29 Super Tucano, HM-1 Panther, UH-12 Squirrel, C-130 Hercules and KC-390 Millennium.
Vintage cars, private and company aircraft Blue Connects will also be exhibited at the Manauara base, as well as demonstrations by parachutists, model airplanes and presentation of the Fox Squadron.
Entry is free, but anyone who goes to Domingo Aéreo at the Manaus Air Base will also be able to donate 1 kg of non-perishable food and participate in raffles at the event. All material collected will be donated to local institutions. Check out more information and guidance at official event website.
In São Paulo, the capital, who opens its doors is the PAMA-SP in Campo de Marte, from 09:00 to 17:00. There will also be an exhibition of classic cars, civil and military aircraft and activities with the armed forces and public security, but the highlights will be the aerobatics by the A-29 Super Tucano of the Esquadrilha da Fumaça, at 15:00, and the low es of the F-5M Tiger II fighter.
Entry is free. Unlike previous editions, it will not be necessary to collect free tickets for this year's event.
More events
Also this weekend, on Saturday (30), the gates will open at the Aeronautics Specialist School (EEAR), in Guaratinguetá. However, the free registrations for the event have already closed. The activity will also feature a presentation by Esquadrilha da Fumaça, at 15:30 pm.
In the following weeks, there will be another six gates open in the following locations:
12/10- Canoas Air Base (BACO), RS
14/10- Santa Maria Air Base (BASM), RS
15/10- Florianópolis Air Base (BAFL), SC
28/29 and 10 – Aerospace Museum (MUSAL), RJ
29/10- Fortaleza Air Base (BAFZ), CE
19/11- Campo Grande Air Base (BACG), MS.
