I went to the first one a few years ago, there was a 3hr traffic jam getting out of the place. Lines a mile long at the 4 porta potties that I saw! And you sure couldn't get a Polish & soda for a buck 50!
How about I mail them the $11 and sit at Costco anyway? There's no line at the restrooms and you can get out of there when ever you want.
Besides I kinda feel like I'm already supporting the show anyway. The last time I looked the Blue Angles were part of the US Navy. The same thing with the Army Jump team, I think I paid for those parachutes. I'll ask my taxman!
With all of that said I do see your point. So those of you that go to Costco, and enjoy the show, please send a donation to the Capitol Airshow. But they're still not going to beat the $1.50 lunch and open restrooms!
jdog
P.S. There is another Blue Angel airshow during 'Fleet Week' in the city. They fly right over the SF bay. The local Salmon fishing boats make a day of it. We fish for Salmon all day and get back under The Gate in time to anchor off of Alcatraz with the best seat in the house for the afternoon show. I guess we aren't paying for that show either!