|
Air Show Performers
CANFORCES
Skyhawks Parachute Team
The
SkyHawks are a sub-unit of the Canadian Forces Land Advanced
Warfare Centre located in Trenton, Ontario. In the team’s
37-year history the Canadian Force Parachute Team – the
SkyHawks – have performed around the world to an estimated 70
million spectators under our signature Canadian flag parachutes.
The SkyHawks consist of 15 members from both Regular and Reserve
Force. Along with the aircrew from 442 Transport and Rescue
Squadron, the team will perform 65 shows in 36 locations from
May through October. The SkyHawks are proud to demonstrate
one of the many advanced skills that are taught in the Canadian
Forces. Parachuting has a number of uses: from re-supply and
mass troop insertion by round parachutes to precision insertion
with square parachutes like those used by the SkyHawks. These
skills are used to re-supply units as well as insert light,
reconnaissance and Special Forces units. |
Red
Eagle Air Sports
Providing
a singular blend of low-level precision formation and solo
aerobatics with fascinating transitions, Red Eagle Air Sports is
nationally known for it’s eye-popping, spectacular
performances. Prepare to witness flat spins, inside and outside
loops, multiple snap rolls, tail slides, torque rolls, plus our
signature maneuvers: the Torqued Eagle, Topcoat This, the
Squirrel Cage, The Centrifuge and the Tuck-Under Break.
Flying
the Red Eagle and one-of-a-kind Talon Eagle, Buck Roetman and
Dan McClung demonstrate the awesome power of these
highly-modified aerobatic aircraft.
|
Tim
Weber Airshows - GEICO Extra 300
Tim
Weber discovered aviation at the age of 13. Having moved to within
bicycling distance of Turf Soaring School in Phoenix, Arizona, it
wasn’t long before Tim was a regular visitor to the airport. By
the time Tim was 14 years old he had gone from being the kid
looking through the fence to becoming a line-boy, trading work for
flying lessons. The
aircraft of choice for Tim is the German built Extra 300. The
Extra 300 is an unlimited-class composite monoplane stressed to
handle even the most demanding maneuvers. With over 300 horsepower
and a roll rate in excess of 340 degrees per second, this
aggressive mid-wing aircraft provides the performance and looks to
make it an instant crowd pleaser.
Tim has
joined forces with GEICO, the fifth-largest private passenger auto
insurer in the United States. GEICO has been providing insurance
for more than 65 years and insures more than 5.3 million
policyholders and 8.3 million vehicles. GEICO keeps their rates
low by dealing directly with the customer. More than 10,000
drivers a week switch to GEICO. Watch Tim as he thrills crowds
with his style of hard-core aerobatics in the GEICO Extra 300!
|
Goody
Thomas SU-31 Airshows
Goody
Thomas flies a Sukhoi SU-31 and is an airline pilot for
AirTran. He is also an experienced air show aerobatic
demonstration pilot and also is a member of the US Aerobatic Team.
In June 2007, Goody competed in the World Aerobatic Championships
in Granada, Spain.
Flying the Russian SU-31, the performance and aircraft are all
about the power and agility of the SU-31. A monowing
aerobatic aircraft designed to withstand upwards of 15 positive
Gs, Goody will take the aircraft through maneuvers during his
demonstration including hammerhead turns, loops, rolls, and flat
spins. |
|
Team RV
The
RV Flight Formation team is a local act from the
Carolinas flying the RV Series of experimental airplanes.
These kit built aircraft fly at distances of only 2 feet apart in
exciting formations completing impressive precision maneuvers
during their 15 minute performances all across the southeastern
United States. Each of the planes being flow was built
by it's pilot. Throughout their demonstration, the
Team RV is constantly changing each plane's position in
the flight pattern at speeds of up to 150 mph. Along
with local Carolina Airshows, Team RV
has also flown in numerous other national airshows such as Oshkosh
and EAA's Sun N Fun.
|
Mike
Wiskus LUCAS Oil Pitts
Mike
found his passion for aviation at the age of 10 after his Dad took
him to his first Air Show. At 14, Mike took a job at the Mason
City Iowa airport washing airplanes and cleaning hangars just to
be around airplanes. Later, he traded his work for flying lessons
and received his Pilots License on his 17th birthday. Thirty
years later, Mike has accumulated more than 20,000 hours of flight
time managing aircraft and flying for Corporate America. 3,500
hours of that flight time has been piloting some of the highest
performance air show and competition aircraft in the world.
Mike’s air show
has been described as aggressive, high performance aerobatics
smothered in smoke and noise. Mike can climb and tumble his plane
end over end, seemingly out of control, only to dive in for his
next outrageous maneuver. At a youthful and somewhat mischievous
age of 47, Mike has the experience and personality fitting of an
air show pilot. |
US
Navy F/A-18C Hornet East Coast Demonstration Team
The
F/A-18 Hornet is a twin engine, mid-wing, all-weather fighter and
attack aircraft. The F/A-18A and C models are single seat
aircraft. The F/A-18B and D models are dual-seated. The Navy uses
the B and D primarily for training, while the Marine Corps uses it
for attack, tactical air control, airborne forward air control,
and reconnaissance. The F/A-18C and D models are the result of an
upgrade in 1987 incorporating provisions for improved night attack
capability, as well as employing updated missiles and jamming
devices.
The Hornet is the nations first true strike-fighter capable
aircraft. It was designed for traditional strike aircraft missions
without compromising its fighter capabilities. In fighter mode,
the F/A-18 is used primarily as a fighter escort and for fleet
defense; in its attack mode, it is used for force projection,
interdiction, and close air support. |
USAF
Heritage Flight
The
USAF Heritage Flight program was established in 1997 to
commemorate the Air Force's 50th anniversary. It involves today's
state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War
II, Korean and Vietnam era fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and
the F-86 Sabre. The flight and proudly display the evolution of
U.S. Air Force air power and to support the Air Force's recruiting
and retention efforts. There are 21 pilots in this program.
The modern Air Force fighters are piloted by the seven Air Combat
Command (ACC) single-ship demonstration team pilots and the
vintage warbirds are piloted by 12 civilians, including former Air
Force, Army, Navy, and Marine pilots. In addition, two active duty
F-4 pilots and an F-22A pilot joined the program in 2005.
This year's will feature the F-16C Falcon and P-51 Mustangt.
|
|
Greg Koontz Airshows
Greg
Koontz has been performing in airshows since 1974, when he joined
Col. Moser's Flying Circus and learned his trademark maneuvers
from the best in the business. This airshow season, Greg returns
to his roots to bring back good old- fashioned family
entertainment in the best flying circus tradition!
Super Decathlon
The Lycoming AEIO-360 engine with 180 horses, inverted fuel
& oil systems and large wing allows for tight maneuvers and
slower entry speeds. Greg Koontz flies this popular plane through
a solo aerobatic routine that demonstrates its agility with a full
set of outside loops, vertical rolls, snaps & tumbles and
inverted passes. Grand finale is the inverted ribbon cut.
Comedy Routine
Flown in the 1946 Piper J-3 Cub, this act begins as Greg- farmer
Clem Cleaver- climbs up on the announcer's stand, demanding a
flight lesson. Later in the show, he "steals" the plane
and takes off solo, with his whole crew chasing. Grandpa shoots
off a tire to get him down, and Clem lands on his pickup truck as
it races down the runway.
|
Speed
for Hire Jet School Bus
Paul
Stender is a native of Big Bend, WI, but transplanted to the
racing capital of the world, Indianapolis. Stender, a former
Outlaw Sprint Car Driver and NASCAR/Indy Car mechanic, has been
involved with jet-powered vehicles since 1995, when he bought the
famous "Jazz" Jet Funny Car. In 1997, Paul won the
prestigious Pro-Jet Rookie of the Year Award as well as setting
numerous speed records. He has been entertaining crowds at
air shows and motorsports events across the country ever since.
The Dodge “RAMJET” is one of the most requested jet powered
exhibition trucks on the market today. From the striking
Viper red finish to the huge fire show and breathtaking speed of
over 350 mph, this 2000 Dodge truck with 10,000 HorsePower Pratt
& Whitney Jet engine is truly an amazing vehicle. It is
also available for media and VIP rides. (Available for night
shows.) Currently, Speed
For Hire's lineup of vehicles includes the Famous Jet-Powered
Dodge RamJet truck, World’s Fastest Jet ATV, the Atomic Chopper
World Record Holding Jet-Powered Motorcycle, and the craziest of
all, the JET OUTHOUSE! Speed For Hire just added
the Jet-Powered Delivery Truck, the World’s Largest Jet Truck,
and the CRUNCH TIME International Jet Truck to the lineup in 2005,
as well. |
Flights
Unlimited Airshows RC Modelers
The
Flight’s Unlimited Airshow Team is proud to be one of the
AMA’s sanctioned show teams. The AMA is the largest sport
aviation organization in the world. Our goal is to introduce the
World of Model Aviation to the general public and mainly to kids.
It is our hope to show them a positive alternative to drugs, gangs
and violence. Remember, JUST SAY NO!!!
The team is home based in Danville VA and tour the Mid-Atlantic
Region performing in full scale airshows. Due to the fact that all
of their team members work full time jobs, they are only able to
perform on weekends. |
Sky
Soldiers AH-1 Cobra Demonstration Team
The
Sky Soldiers Precision Flight Demonstration Team is a dedicated team
of veteran pilots performing at various events around the country in
support of
the Army’s recruiting efforts. The
mission of the Sky Soldiers is to demonstrate the Professionalism,
Values, Training and Teamwork found in the US Army, and to inspire
men and women to join the US Army and Army Reserves. The Sky
Soldiers demonstrate “Army Strong” – the physical, mental, and
emotional strength of all U.S. Army Soldiers.
The center piece of this multi-faceted new Army Recruiting program
is a unique military helicopter demonstration team operated and
flown by veterans utilizing the Army’s legacy AH-1F Cobra Attack
helicopter. The Sky Soldiers are composed of an elite group of
decorated, veteran military aviators and ground support
personnel who have served their country, many with combat
experience, from Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Desert Storm and
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Team pilots have accumulated over
65,000 flight hours in military aircraft, 5400 combat flight hours,
10 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 9 Bronze Stars, and 130 Air Medals.
The Sky Soldiers are one of the most flight experienced of the
military demonstration teams. The
Team’s performing four AH-1F Cobras, painted in the U.S. Army’s
signature black and gold, perform an awe-inspiring routine that
demonstrates the dynamic maneuverability and capability of the
attack helicopter and the skills of the Army Aviator.
|
Carolinas Aviation Museum
Since 1996 the
Carolinas Aviation Museum's historic flying aircraft have been
attending and performing air shows across the eastern United
States. From New York to Florida, and as far west as the
Mississippi, at military bases and civilian airports, their
aircraft and static displays excite visitors young and old. Flown
by highly experienced airline and military flight crews, the
pilots also have significant air show experience.
Piedmont DC-3
In 2003, their DC-3 received the EAA's "Best Transport
Award" at Oshkosh. In addition to fly-by performances, their
complete historically accurate interior makes their DC-3 the
perfect static display.
Grumman OV-1D Mohawk
Designed for battlefield tactical, visual, electronic, and photo
reconnaissance, the Mohawk soon evolved into a multi-sensor
platform that was the eyes and ears of the United States Army.
From the jungles of Vietnam, to the cold-war stand-off in Germany
and Korea, the Mohawk kept commanders on the ground fully briefed. |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
We look forward to seeing you at the show!!
|