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SUMMARY:September EAA 92 General Meeting -- Gil Rud\, Flight Leader of the Blue Angels
DESCRIPTION: – Gil Rud\, Flight Leader of the Blue Angels — \n  \n\nOur speaker\, Gil Rud\, will share his experience as Flight Leader of the Blue Angels\, the world famous US Navy Squadron. \n\nThe Blue Angels mission is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps\, by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. \nThe team has six pilots from the U.S. Navy and one from the US Marine Corps.  Formed in 1946\, the unit is the second-oldest formal aerobatic team in the world.  An estimated 11 million spectators view the squadron during air shows each year.  Since 1946\, the Blue Angels have flown for more than 505 million spectators. \nGil’s presentation will include a view of his experience transitioning the Blue Angels from the A4 Skyhawk to the F/A-18 Hornet.  He will also discuss key moments of his fascinating career. \n\nRud first joined the Navy in 1967 and received his Wings of Gold one year later\, where he was initially assigned to the A-4 Skyhawk\, and deployed to the Mediterranean. Upon returning from his initial cruise\, he transitioned to the A-7 Corsair II and deployed to Vietnam aboard the USS Oriskany in May of 1971. \nFollowing his first combat deployment\, Rud served as the Junior CAG LSO for the first cruise of the F-14A Tomcat and the first West Coast Cruise of the S-3A Viking.  He would qualify to fly the F-14 prior to leaving for the cruise in order to do the job more effectively. \nIn April of 1975\, he participated in Operation Frequent Wind\, flying top cover for H-46 and CH-53 rescue helicopters during the evacuation of the embassy in Saigon. \n\nRud eventually became the XO/CO of VA-192\, the World Famous Golden Dragons\, where he finished as the Top Tailhooker in the Air Wing for the entire Westpac Cruise aboard the USS Ranger. \nWhile serving as Head of Junior Officer Detailing in Arlington\, Virginia\, Rud was awarded the position of Flight Leader and Commanding Officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron\, the Blue Angels. \n  \nMEETING DETAILS: \nThis in-person meeting will be held at the IRWD Community Room at 15500 Sand Canyon Ave in Irvine. \nSeptember 8\, 2026. \nHangar Talk social period: 6:30 to 7:00 PM \nMeeting begins at 7:00 PM \nPresentation begins approx. 7:15 PM \n \n“Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service\, but does not\, by allowing this use\, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.”
URL:https://www.eaa92.org/event/september-eaa-92-general-meeting-blue-angels/
LOCATION:John Wayne Airport Administration Conference Room\, 3160 Airway Avenue\, Costa Mesa\, CA\, 92626\, United States
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