Do any of the Blue Angels get extra pay? No. Each member of the squadron volunteers for duty with the Blue Angels. Due to keen competition at all levels, each individual feels especially honored to be associated with the team.
What is considered minimum visibility for a Blue Angel performance? To be able to perform, the Blue Angels must have at least three nautical miles of visibility horizontally from centerpoint, and a minimum cloud ceiling of 1,500 feet. At these minimums, the Blue Angels can perform a limited number of maneuvers in what is called a "flat" show. When the ceiling is at least 3,500 feet and visibility at least three nautical miles a "low" show can be performed, which includes some rolling maneuvers. With a minimum ceiling of 8,000 feet and visibility of three nautical miles, the Blue Angels can perform their "high" show, which includes all maneuvers.