BIAS has become an interesting event to visit. Not only does it give a change to witness almost all aircraft currently in service with the Forţele Aeriene Române (Romanian Air Force) in action; it also provides a unique opportunity to see flying demonstrations during the evening!

Unfortunately, the static-display is setup in such a way, that it not possible to take decent photographs. On the positive side: you are facing the sun in the back almost all day, so photo opportunities for the flying displays are very good!

The venue opened its doors at 08:00 am and by 10:00 am the flying displays started; continuing almost non-stop until 21:30 pm!

Besides numerous aircraft of the Romanian Air Force, several foreign participants were also performing in the display. Around 20:00 pm the sun finally set; allowing some of the aircraft (which already had performed during the day) to do another display; this time using many flares to lighten the dark sky! The show ended with the fly-by of a flare-dropping C-27J Spartan, followed by fireworks.

With temperatures rising up to well over 35 degrees Celsius, it was literally a “hot show” to attend!