Jim Peitz will perform an exciting aerobatic demo in the P51D "Dakota Kid II" from the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Get ready to see the lethal lines of the Mustang and hear the unmistakable music of the Rolls-Royce Merlin!
BORN AND RAISED IN CALIFORNIA, VICKY BENZING IS AN ACCOMPLISHED PILOT, SKYDIVER, AEROBATIC PERFORMER, AND AIR RACER. WITH OVER 9500 HOURS OF FLIGHT TIME AND OVER 1300 PARACHUTE JUMPS, VICKY HAS A PASSION FOR EVERYTHING AIRBORNE. HER FLYING CAREER HAS SPANNED NEARLY FORTY YEARS AND SHE CURRENTLY HOLDS AN AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT RATING AS WELL AS A COMMERCIAL RATING IN HELICOPTERS, SEAPLANES, AND GLIDERS.
Learn moreMatt Younkin’s Beech 18 performance is likely the most unusual act on the airshow circuit today. The Beech 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight; however that doesn’t make it incapable of doing just that.
Learn moreKent has been performing in air shows in the United States and Canada for over 40 years, entertaining millions of spectators at hundreds of shows. In his iconic Interstate Cadet, he created and flies some of the most unique routines in the air show industry, including a deadstick glider routine, hilarious comedy act, and a breath-taking truck-top landing.
Learn moreThe Chuters are a veteran owned and operated parachute team that provides precision aerial parachute demonstrations across the globe, and they ARE the U.S. A-Team!
Learn moreIn 1980, Warren Pietsch began to modify his 1946 Taylorcraft, reducing the wingspan to 14 feet to become a hyper-maneuverable "clipped-wing". He flies an aerobatic routine that is quick, precise and up close. This amazing act has a combination of classic and gyroscopic aerobatic maneuvers that demand your attention and leave every crowd wanting more!
Learn moreBill Stein has logged over 7,000 hours of aerobatic and formation flight. Bill began flying aerobatics when he was still a student pilot and has been dedicated to perfecting his skills ever since. Since 1995 Bill has performed at air shows across the United States and has entertained millions of air show fans.
Learn moreAn aircraft designer who flies his own design in airshows? That's renowned aerobatic champion Philipp Steinbach! The GB1 GameBird is unlike any airplane you have seen before. Designed by Philipp, the GB1 GameBird was engineered from the outset to be the best aerobatic and touring airplane in the world. His thoughtful attention to detail, informed by his lifetime as a pilot makes the experience of owning and flying the GB1 GameBird a revelation in general aviation.
Learn moreRic is an accomplished airshow announcer and award-winning broadcast journalist, recognized as an incredible talent in the aviation community. With over 30 years of experience as a voice-over artist, radio and TV host, Ric has become a prominent figure in the world of airshows.
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