Blue Angels Practice Info

26/01/2025

Aerospace Horizons has another EXCELLENT interview with Commander Alex Armatas, the most recent former boss of the Blue Angels. Check this video out when you have a chance to listen, there is a LOT of really neat information everything from his role as a dad and husband to being the commander of 160 people.

Captain Alex Armatas was the Commanding Officer and Flight Leader (aka Boss) of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. In this exclusive an...

21/01/2025

Peyton “Radar” here!

It’s safe to say that Pensacola, Florida getting several inches of snow before Roseburg, Oregon even got a flurry wasn’t on my 2025 bingo card, that’s for sure! We at BAPI hope you’re staying safe and warm enough during this historic winter weather and are enjoying the beauty!

Please drop your snow pictures and videos in the comments! I figure since the team is off practicing in El Centro, we might as well track the snowstorm 😃

— Bill, Amber, Peyton and Brian!
**This page is not affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Blue Angels. It is run by a team of friends that study the Blues and enjoy sharing information in one easy-to-find location for locals and visitors alike to make plans and catch these awesome flight demonstration sessions.**

06/01/2025

Today's the day! We're picking up radio chatter this morning. We wish the Blue Angels a safe trip and a successful Winter Training Season out in NAF El Centro in California!

Feel free to listen in, we don't know what time they plan to depart: https://www.youtube.com/live/vqiJcNHoR3w

**This page is not affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Blue Angels. It is run by a team of friends that study the Blues and enjoy sharing information in one easy-to-find location for locals and visitors alike to make plans and catch these awesome flight demonstration sessions.**

Blue Angels departure for El Centro

03/01/2025

Blues chatter !
Probably their last local training day before heading to CA!

We have the scanner running today if you'd like to tune-in and see if we can hear them: https://www.youtube.com/live/PWsAA-FT0To

*Photo not from today, just a placeholder.
Please note that this page is not directly affiliated with the Blue Angels, it is run by a team of friends who happen to enjoy studying them and keeping track of what they’re up to throughout the season.

31/12/2024

The four of us that administer this page wish you and your family a happy and prosperous new year!

Please keep the Blue Angels squadron and family members in your prayers as the team prepares to head out to Naval Air Facility El Centro, California for winter training. They maintain a busy schedule all year but this period of time is the longest that the team stays away from home.

**This page is not affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Blue Angels. It is run by a team of friends that study the Blues and enjoy sharing information in one easy-to-find location for locals and visitors alike to make plans and catch these awesome flight demonstration sessions.**

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from our families to yours!

We hope that you enjoy a peaceful season filled with friends and loved ones. Here is a short poem we wrote to commemorate the day, we hope you enjoy!

We’re looking forward to tracking another season of planes in the sky and helping you all know where and when to look up!

Your Blue Angels Practice Info Team:
~Bill, Amber, Peyton, & Brian~

**This page is not affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Blue Angels. It is run by a team of friends that study the Blues and enjoy sharing information in one easy-to-find location for locals and visitors alike to make plans and catch these awesome flight demonstration sessions.**

15/12/2024

Did you know that this team can do more than fly? The whole team and families walking and riding in the Pensacola Christmas Parade. This city loves the Blues!

12/12/2024

Radar here!

Are you curious about where you might be able to see the Blue Angels in YOUR neck of the woods? The team updated their 2025 show schedule and released the 2026 schedule earlier in the week at the ICAS (International Council of Air Shows) convention! Please note that things can and DO change, especially for the 2026 schedule as shows occasionally can get moved or canceled this far in advance.

Where are you planning to see them in 2025 and 2026? I know I sure am excited to have them back in Oregon!
**This page is not affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Blue Angels. It is run by a team of friends that study the Blues and enjoy sharing information in one easy-to-find location for locals and visitors alike to make plans and catch these awesome flight demonstration sessions.**

06/12/2024

It's hard to believe that it's been 5 years since this tragic attack. Never forgotten, we have the watch.
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**This page is not affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Blue Angels. It is run by a team of friends that study the Blues and enjoy sharing information in one easy-to-find location for locals and visitors alike to make plans and catch these awesome flight demonstration sessions.**

28/11/2024

My friends and I wish you a very safe and happy thanksgiving!

**This page is not affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Blue Angels. It is run by a team of friends that study the Blues and enjoy sharing information in one easy-to-find location for locals and visitors alike to make plans and catch these awesome flight demonstration sessions.**

26/11/2024

If you're in the Pensacola Area for Thanksgiving, note that the base will be closed to civilians that day. You'll have to plan to visit on Friday, normal hours (9am-3pm).

11/11/2024

Radar here!

We would like to take an opportunity today to say thank you to the men and women who have served our country and put their lives on the line every single day to keep us safe.

On this day (and every day) we thank you for your service to our great nation.

Happy Veterans Day from the BAPI team 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
**This page is not affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Blue Angels. It is run by a team of friends that study the Blues and enjoy sharing information in one easy-to-find location for locals and visitors alike to make plans and catch these awesome flight demonstration sessions!**

06/11/2024

In case you missed it at the show, the Flight Deck store at the National Naval Aviation Museum is doing a pre-order for these shirts to commemorate the 2024 Homecoming Air Show!

Ladies & Gentlemen, we are not affiliated with the Flight Deck Store at the National Naval Aviation Museum. We are simply sharing this link and opportunity. If you have an issue with site or have a complaint about the product, it's price, its material, or sizes offered, please do not share that here, take it up with them directly. Thanks.

PREORDER AVAILIBLE NOW!! Will ship as we receive more in the coming weeks!
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https://navalaviation.com/blue-angels-shop/batb-tee-charcoal-107404-1.html

05/11/2024

An event truly for the scrap book! Not only was it rare to have both the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at one show, our team too, had all 4 of us together for the first time!

Brian, a retired Air Force veteran, created this page in 2022 to provide the Emerald Coast Community with the most accurate Blue Angels information possible, in one place, and easy-to-understand. Then in the off-season leading into the 2024 season, He added his 3 best friends to the mix! Together, we took practice information to new heights and added beach buzz calculations to the mix, and took this page from 20K followers to over 70K over one season!

Over the past year, we've posted videos and posts showing a little of our behind the scenes. Many didn't realize that our team is comprised of members from not only across our region but also the West Coast! Brian and Amber both live in Pensacola, Bill lives in Fort Morgan, Alabama and then Peyton lives in Rosberg, Oregon! Peyton made the longest trip that she's ever endured across the United States to attend the Homecoming Air Show last weekend! We had a wonderful time getting to enjoy her in-person and show her our beloved coast!

We sincerely look forward to the 2025 show season and beyond! Bill drives to the Pensacola area for every single on and off-schedule practice over the base, every beach buzz over Pensacola Beach, and both area Air Shows! The four of us have watched practices from every vantage point possible and have a lot of personal experience with which venues are great and which ones are only "ok". We all have a passion for the watching and supporting the Blue Angels as well as serving our community and helping locals and visitors know where and when to look up!

Over the off season, we plan to refine our processes, create videos to help spectators understand what to expect from shows and practices, and help everyone successfully see these talented pilots perform, and celebrate our Nation's military air dominance. Thank you for following us, stay tuned!