OCT 30 & 31, 2010
Countdown to Air Show
 
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A full day of daring aerobatic performers is scheduled for both Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 9:00 a.m. Aerial performances begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. and last until approximately 4:00 p.m. The same line-up is scheduled for both days, including featured performances by: 

US Navy Blue Angels
The Blue Angels performance includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation.

US Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's only operational fifth-generation fighter aircraft. Team members also exhibit the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft.
Cavanaugh Flight Museum - Warbirds 
Warbirds from the Cavanaugh Flight Museum return. The museum is devoted to promoting aviation studies and to perpetuating America's aviation heritage; it fulfills this mission by restoring, operating, maintaining and displaying historically-significant, vintage aircraft, and by collecting materials related to the history of aviation.
Made famous by the Vietnam War, the MiG-17F was the primary enemy aircraft engaged in the skies over Vietnam by U.S. aircraft. Randy's MiG-17F spent almost four years in restoration and features an authentic paint job. During Randy's demo in the MiG-17F, he routinely pulls 8gs and reaches speeds approaching 700 mph, all while only a few hundred feet off the ground.

Jan Collmer’s EXTRA 300L
The FINA EXTRA is sponsored by ALON USA, headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and the 1,600 FINA gasoline stations throughout seven states. Today, well-known air show pilot Jan Collmer of Dallas, Texas flies the FINA EXTRA 300 L.

Michael Goulian - brought to you by ASB.TV
Michael's performance in his EXTRA330SC is a dazzling, tumbling, display of modern aerobatic maneuvers punctuated by the edgy, hard, and aggressive style of flying that have become Michael’s signature. Michael performs some of the most wild and complex tumbles that have not been duplicated by any other airshow pilot in the world today. 2009 Budapest Red Bull Air Race Winner
The Horsemen - brought to you by ASB.TV
The Horsemen are widely known for flying the world's only P-51 Mustang aerobatic team. The P-51 Mustang was a long-range single-seat fighter aircraft that entered service with Allied air forces in World War II. The Horsemen are comprised of three highly skilled warbird pilots who have a passion for showcasing the planes that made America great: Jim Beasley, Dan Friedkin, and Ed Shipley.
The world's only jet powered outhouse! The Port-o-Jet Outhouse is a standard size and model port-a-john with one minor modification - a 1,000 horsepower Boeing turbine engine. The outhouse reaches a top speed of 72 MPH. When you gotta go, you gotta go!
Indy Boys School Time Jet-Powered School Bus
The first of its kind in the world, the jet school bus is the largest jet vehicle on Earth. The bus is equipped with a 42,000 horsepower General Electric J-79 Jet Engine straight out of a F4 Phantom Fighter Jet. The bus has achieved speeds over 350 MPH!
 
Greg Poe is a world-class aerobatic pilot. With his musically choreographed, breath-taking low-level maneuvers, Poe's in-your-face performance has made him a favorite at air shows around the world. Through passion, athletic ability, technology, creativity and showmanship, Greg Poe electrifies audiences by performing the impossible.
Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle
Sean D. Tucker has been flying airshows since the mid-70’s. He has flown more than 1,000 performances at more than 425 airshows, in front of more than 80 million airshow fans. 2008 National Hall of Fame Inductee; Named one of the 25 "Living Legends of Flight" by the National Air and Space Smithsonian
  US Army Golden Knights
For 50 years, the men and women of the Golden Knights have exemplified honor, courage and valor through sport and competitive skydiving. The pursuit of perfection has made them a force to be reckoned with around the world.
  US Air Force F-16 Viper East Coast Demo Team
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, more commonly known to military pilots as the Viper, is a compact, extremely maneuverable multi-role fighter aircraft. The F-16 has proven itself in air-to-air combat as well as air-to-surface attack. With its lightweight airframe and powerful General Electric engine generating 31,000 pounds of thrust, the F-16CJ can fly at speeds in excess of Mach 2.
  US Navy F/A-18F East Coast Super Hornet Demo Team
The F/A-18F is a combat-proven, fourth generation strike fighter which spans the tactical mission spectrum from long range sea-based air dominance to "through the weather" deep strike interdiction.
Skytalker - Danny Clisham
Known for fresh, lively, knowledge-based commentary, Danny is one of America’s most popular air show announcers.  In the course of his career, he has entertained millions of attendees at air shows throughout North America.  He repeatedly puts on performances that thrill audiences and keep them coming back year after year.

Air Boss: Ralph S. Royce
Sound:
MACH I Productions

 

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