7:30 AM: Bookmark this post and refresh for updates.
7:49 AM: This practice is NOT visible from Pensacola Beach/Casino Beach. Make sure to visit our “where to watch” link below and know before you go!.
9:47 AM: Conditions at Sherman Field: VFR, 10 miles visibility, few clouds at 3,500 feet, 84 degrees, 80% humidity.
10:16 AM: Fire trucks rolling out.
10:23 AM: Radio Chatter.
10:27 AM: Cleared to Taxi. Today’s lotto numbers: 127436
10:32 AM: Own the airfield and the airspace, cleared for take-off, have a good one!
10:33 AM: Diamond take-off. A little more pullllllll.
10:34 AM: Solos up.
10:35 AM: High Show Clears!
11:22 AM: Delta Left Pitch-Up Break, Runway 7 Right.
11:23 AM: Boss breaking
11:24 AM: Final approach to land.
11:26 AM: Jets have landed, Practice is complete.
GENERAL PRACTICE INFORMATION:
- Practices are generally conducted from 10:30 AM-11:30 AM.
- Where to watch
- Boat Charter options
- Wind is no factor with weather calls. Read more here.
- Blue Angels’ 2026 Maneuvers Manual
EXPLANATIONS & DEFINITIONS:
Fire trucks position at the ends of the runway during practice sessions for quick response if needed. They typically move into place 15 minutes prior to practice beginning.
VFR: Visual Flight Rules (VFR) are a set of aviation regulations that allow a pilot to operate an aircraft primarily by visual reference to the outside horizon and ground. (prefered conditions for practice)
Radio Chatter: Pilots are in cockpits, doing pre-flight checks.
