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Performance you ask? The ShockWave Jet Truck runs
over 300 mph racing airplanes at airshows; holds the
world record in a quarter mile for trucks at 256 mph
in just 6.36 seconds; and holds the world record for
full size trucks at 376 mph as recorded by Guinness
Book of World Records. At 36,000 horsepower, the
ShockWave has enough power to accelerate at 3 Gs
vertical, which is as much as the Space Shuttle!
::To find out more info on the
Shockwave Jet Truck click here:: |
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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.
::To find out more about the Red Eagle
Air Sports click here:: |
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Performing precision aerial maneuvers
while falling to earth at speeds reaching 120 miles per hour, then
landing dead center on target is the trademark of the
United States Army Parachute Team, the "Golden Knights."
Now in their 43rd year of entertaining both young and old with their
amazing aerial skills, the men and women that make up the "Golden
Knights" continue to show audiences around the world why they are
considered the world's best parachute team.
Stationed at the "Home of the Airborne," Fort Bragg, North Carolina,
the 90 soldiers that make up the "Golden Knights" come from many
diverse backgrounds and have been trained in one of the 200 military
occupational specialties the Army offers.
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MARINE AIR GROUND TASK FORCE (MAGTF) |
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The MAGTF demonstrates what today's Marine Corps epitomizes
when it comes to anti-terrorism and fighting the bad guys. This
demo involves an awesome display of firepower and highlights the
various aspects of what makes up the various elements of
firepower and air and ground attacks. |
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Performing in both the Cherry Point air show's
Night and Day shows, the T-6 Texan piloted
by Bill Leff will enthrall you and your
family with roar of the radial engine, the
flash of sun off the polished aluminum
surface and the volumes of smoke and
pyrotechnics shooting off the wingtips.
Exciting low level aerobatics include:
barrel rolls, inverted flight, loops,
fourpoint rolls, and Cuban 8s.
::To find out more about Bill Leff click
here:: |
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The
Trojan Horsemen’s performance will be a “Salute to The
Armed Forces of the United States” including a
formation aerobatic demonstration routine choreographed to
patriotic music. They will recognize all 5 branches of the
armed forces and pay tribute to those veterans who made the
ultimate sacrifice defending our freedom with a missing man
formation. |
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The
F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter with two crew
members, a pilot and a weapon systems officer, performing air-to-air
and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics
systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day
or night, and in all weather, as well as the capability to fight its
way to a target over long ranges, destroy enemy ground positions and
fight its way out.
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FAT ALBERT
C-130 "HERCULES" |
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When the Blues
come to town you can bet the Marine Corps
C-130 nicknamed Fat Albert is already on the
scene. Fat Albert is currently the only Marine
Corp aircraft permanently assigned to a Navy
Squadron for Support. Eight solid rocket
boosters are attached to the sides of the
C-130, four on each side. Besides making the
crowd go wild it does serve an important
purpose, it does have an important use. The
rockets allow the C130 to take off within
1,500', climb at a 45-degree angle, & attain
1,000' in minimum time! |
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ORACLE CHALLENGER II BIPLANE |
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Sean D.
Tucker
is an aerobatic
stunt pilot
who performs in
airshows
worldwide for Team
Oracle.
Tucker is a leader in the airshow business as well as in the
larger aviation industry. He is the only civilian performer
ever to be allowed to fly close formation with the Blue
Angels and the Thunderbirds. He is among the 2008 class of
inductees in the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF). |
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Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes in their sensational
Wingwalking act with the fabulous Showcat Biplane. Teresa
climbs all over the wings of the huge biplane, even
performing a headstand, while Gene performs breathtaking
aerobatics. Always a crowd favorite!
The Showcat is one of the greatest airshow
airplanes ever built. Gene Soucy puts this
one-of-a-kind, snarling biplane through its’ paces like only
he can. Smoke and noise! |
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F-86
Dale Snodgrass
Dale Snodgrass was the first flight school graduate selected to fly
Tomcats, as
well as the first non-fleet
pilot to carrier qualify in the Tomcat. In 1986, he earned the
distinction of being selected both Fighter Pilot of the year and the
"Top Cat" of the year. This Desert Storm veteran has amassed more
than 8,000 of flight time, including 4,800 hours in the Tomcat and
more than 1,200 carrier arrested landings. |
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F/A-18C Hornet
All-weather fighter and attack aircraft. The single-seat F/A-18
Hornet is the nation's first strike-fighter. It was designed for
traditional strike applications such as interdiction and close air
support without compromising its fighter capabilities. With its
excellent fighter and self-defense capabilities, the F/A-18 at the
same time increases strike mission survivability and supplements the
F-14 Tomcat in fleet air defense. F/A-18 Hornets are currently
operating in 37 tactical squadrons from air stations world-wide, and
from 10 aircraft carriers. |
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The
United States Army 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.
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CAP 232 Unlimited Aerobatic Aircraft
Michael Goulian airshow's performance is a dazzling,
tumbling display of raw power and total aircraft control
pushed to the limits of airspeed and flight attitude. The
most challenging and physically punishing "out of control"
gyroscopic maneuvers are the show's foundation. Michael's
custom CAP 232 tumbles, flips, skids, and twists in such
complex combinations that most spectators just watch in
amazement.
::To find out more
about Michael Goulian click here:: |
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BOB CARLTON "SILENT WINGS" |
Bob
Carlton of
Silent Wings Airshows
will be putting on a flight demo with his Alisport Silent-J jet
sailplane.This Beauty is the beast! The world's only twin jet
sailplane. Powered by twin AMT-USA AT-450 engines, the highly
modified Alisport Silent-J is the only sailplane on the airshow
circuit capable of performing a low-level, jet-powered airshow
performance. Then, utilizing the exclusive retractable engine pylon,
the Silent-J climbs to altitude without a tow plane. After engine
shutdown, the engine pod is fully retracted into the fuselage,
transforming the aircraft into a silent beauty, ready for a
spectacular exhibition of graceful sailplane aerobatics,
choreographed to classical music, and featuring the world-famous
Silent Wings smoke.
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