Fighter Jet Experience

In a few moments the aircraft floats high above the Myrtle Beach coastline, the sea on the l.h. side and the busy Grand Beach roads on the right side. "`I want you to experience the kind of life I have in the Rennjet Dash L-39,`' said Farnsworth. Aye. Riding in what he describes as "the quickest motor sport in the world", Farnsworth is one of the many artists to perform at the Wings Over Myrtle Beach Airshow, which takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Beach Aviation Services facility near Market Common and features the Navy's Blue Angels.

On Saturday and Sunday the opening ceremony starts at 11 am and the doors open at 8 am. Here is a timetable for both days: Known as the "Viper", the F-16 Fighting Falcon is a state-of-the-art fourth-generation fighter with a single-seater. "So, we are very proud and fortunate to do this, and we are very lucky to be in Myrtle Beach to do it.

" The Wings Over Myrtle Beach is just one of the venues at The Market Common this week. On Saturday the tenth yearly dragon boat race is planned at the Grand Park at Market Common. From 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. the Grand Park also hosts a three-day football competition.

The Horry County Constabulary, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and the South Carolina Highway Patrol have put together a schedule to ensure smooth transportation in order to help the Myrtle Beach Department work. Parts of the King's Highway will be blocked for the air show. Friday, Saturday and Sunday the roads between Twenty Sixth Avenue South and Farrow Parkway will be blocked between 2.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. Drivers can drive on Ocean Boulevard and there will be roundabout signage.

Concerning The Market Common car parks, Crosby encourages car parkers to leave only in signposted areas. The two multi-storey car parks are open, most of them open to the general public. Please note that there are no car parks. Tickets for the flight show are available. When a passport is bought, participants can leave their cars at the airport.

There will be extra car parks at Fantasy Harbor and a shuttleservice. The barricades will be established at The Market Common to monitor the river of pedestrians, said Crosby. More information will be published on the Facebook and Twitter pages of the Myrtle Beach Police Department. Call 843-918-4636 for information on transport, car parks and directions.