AIRCRAFT INNOVATION In The Industry

TIMING IS Everything Convention Roundup VOLUME 47 / NUMBER 1 / FIRST QUARTER / 2016 air shows 1Q 2016 2 From THE HOME OFFICE A Promising Beginning to the 2016 Air Show Season BY: JOHN CUDAHY

ver the past two and tone for the upcoming air education sessions were decades, ICAS has show season. the best ICAS had ever of- O slowly become much fered. And this high level more than its annual conven- So, it is significant for many of excitement was plainly tion. From our publications reasons that nearly 1,300 visible in the exhibit hall, in the break-out sessions and advocacy work to our members of our air show and around the bar at the safety initiatives and efforts to community gathered a few Rio Hotel. After several increase professionalism in the weeks ago at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas for an uplifting, years of tough sledding, business, the organization has our industry is energized business-intensive convention. worked hard and deliberately and optimistic about the And, as preparations for the to parlay the success of our coming air show season. big event each December into upcoming season continue in • Years from now, we will a broader stable of benefits Abbotsford, Cape Girardeau, look back on the Thun- and programs that advance Greenwood Lake, Ypsilanti and dozens of other com- derbirds’ decision to move the air show industry all year to a two-year scheduling munities throughout North long. These are perhaps best cycle as the leading devel- America this winter, I’d like to summarized in the Five-Year opment at the 2015 ICAS Strategic Plan approved by summarize some of what hap- Convention. Both U.S. pened in Las Vegas and talk a military jet teams are now JOHN CUDAHY the ICAS Board of Directors eighteen months ago; the word bit about what it might mean giving event organizers at President/CEO “convention” does not appear for the upcoming year. least fifteen full months to plan for hosting the anywhere in the 673-word • More than three quarters document. teams. This not only pro- of our delegates agreed or vides the shows that get a strongly agreed that, “… Still, our convention is the jet team with more time there was a higher level to plan and solicit spon- organization’s of energy and enthusiasm oldest, largest, sorships; it allows shows at the 2015 ICAS Con- that don’t get a jet team to What stands out this year is the clear and most visible vention than previous establish their own dates message that the convention sends about program. Over conventions.” That is, by much earlier and avoid the positive mood of the business as we a course of four far, the most optimistic approach the beginning of the 2016 air the scheduling conflicts days, it gener- response to that question show season and the longer term upward that have plagued our ates almost all since we began asking it in trajectory of the industry through the rest business for years. of the funding 2005. Sixty-three percent of this decade and beyond. • If you were with us in on which other of our delegates agreed or strongly agreed that Vegas, you could not help ICAS programs more business was being noticing the return of depend and, from an industry done on the floor than the military. The chal- perspective, sets the agenda at previous conventions. lenges and deprivations Members said that the of sequestration are still

air shows 1Q 2016 1 air shows 1Q 2016 2 From THE HOME OFFICE

impacting parts of the government, But, by itself, a strong convention – even – and is! – a sense that we have moved but its disproportionately nega- one as successful as this one – is not beyond the malaise and setbacks of 2013 tive consequences on the air show particularly remarkable. What stands out and 2014. community are quickly becoming a this year is the clear message that the con- thing of the past…at least for now. vention sends about the positive mood of 2016 is looking like a banner year for the The U.S. Department of Defense –the the business as we approach the begin- air show industry. From all of us here at U.S. Air Force, in particular – is back ning of the 2016 air show season and ICAS, best wishes for clear skies, safe fly- in the business of conducting air the longer term upward trajectory of the ing and big crowds in the coming year. shows. And participation of military industry through the rest of this decade at both military and civilian John Cudahy, President/CEO shows is also increasing. In all, nearly and beyond. It wasn’t just my impression; 100 different military organizations I checked with many others and there was were represented at the convention. • Among the topics discussed during the convention were a number of issues that will substantively impact the industry. For instance, a proposal now being considered by the FAA will allow aerobatic competency evaluators to set up evaluation and practice operations anywhere in the country simply by getting the land- owner’s permission and informing the local FSDO. An initiative cur- rently being pursued with the U.S. military and the FAA will mandate a 60-second response by crash/fire/ rescue personnel in the event of an air show accident or incident in the aerobatic box; the U.S. Air Force has already approved and implemented this new protocol. ICAS is continuing to fine-tune its air boss recommen- dation program, and a final version will likely be released early in 2016. ICAS held a focus discussion during the convention on a voluntary “certified air show professional” pro- gram that will recognize and show- case top air show professionals. ICAS and the entire industry are active, en- gaged and working hard to improve safety, increase professionalism and build additional sustainability for our business. ICAS members, speakers and staff worked tirelessly to make our most recent con- vention successful. And they all should be proud of their contribution to this very successful event.

air shows 1Q 2016 3 air shows 1Q 2016 4 The Professional Journal of the Air Show Industry

International Council of Air Shows, Inc. 748 Miller Drive, SE Suite G-3 Leesburg, Virginia 20175-8919 Phone: 703.779.8510 Fax: 703.779.8511 E-mail: [email protected] website: www.airshows.aero

1 From the Home Office: A Promising Beginning to the Staff 2016 Air Show Season John Cudahy From our publications and advocacy work to our safety initiatives and Publisher efforts to increase professionalism in the business, ICAS has worked hard and deliberately to parlay the success of the ICAS Convention Matt Warnock into a broader stable of benefits and programs that advance the air Editor show industry all year long. Marcia Lowry By John Cudahy Assistant Editor

6 Director’s Cut: Let’s Talk Numbers Mary Ann McManamay Advertising Sales It has been almost a decade since ICAS and its members helped to introduce the newest, lifesaving change to how we approach air show Six Half Dozen Design Studio safety, but we cannot stop now. Every great improvement that the air Magazine Layout show industry has ever achieved was the result of shouldering the responsibility ourselves. Advertising ON THE COVER Contact By Dan Hollowell Mary Ann McManamay, Redline Air Shows pilots Jon 748 Miller Drive, SE 11 Marketing Matters: For the Good of the Industry, Bring Thocker and Ken Rieder fly ahead Suite G-3 on the Change Leesburg, Virginia 20175-8919 of a Memphis, Tennessee, sunset Once a person or company has experimented with change, it’s hard Phone: 703.409.1162 on a photo flight to promote Fax: 703.779.8511 to go back to business as usual because now they know that there’s the Memphis Airshow, and cre- E-mail: ate new team photos for Team something different, and maybe a little better, out there. [email protected] Redline. Photo by Glenn Watson By Matt Warnock for more information on - Mach Point One Aviation. advertising space in Air Shows. 15 60 Marketing Tips Additional Subscriptions 22 Timing is Everything Additional subscriptions to Air Our industry is healthy now, but is it sustainable? And are we meeting Shows Magazine are available to members, employees of members the expectations of our younger fans? I fear the answer is “no” to both and air show committees for $30 questions. per year (four editions). Send sub- By Ric Peterson scription orders along with check, money order or credit card infor- 34 2015 ICAS Convention Roundup and Photo Essay mation in U.S. funds to Air Shows Magazine, ICAS headquarters, 46 Thank You to our 2015 ICAS Convention Speakers 748 Miller Drive, SE Suite G-3, Leesburg, Virginia 48 What’s Past is Prologue: Aircraft Innovation in the Air 20175-8919. Show Industry Air show fans flock to airports to see the thrills and excitement of Postmaster modern day aviation. Stick and fabric flying machines have given way Air Shows Magazine (ISSN to modern composite airplanes that race through the sky, capable of 10973133) is published quarterly by the International Council of Air unprecedented gyroscopic maneuvers never imagined when Orville Shows at 748 Miller Drive, SE and Wilbur first flew. Suite G-3, Leesburg, Virginia 20175- By Mike Berriochoa 8919. Periodicals postage paid at Leesburg, Virginia and at additional 61 2015 Pinnacle Awards: Innovation and Professionalism mailings offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Air Shows 71 Short Final: News from the Field Magazine, ICAS headquarters, 748 Miller Drive, SE 79 2016 Air Show Schedule Suite G-3, Leesburg, Virginia 104 Advertiser Index 20175-8919.

air shows 1Q 2016 5 Director’s CUT Let’s Talk Numbers BY: DAN HOLLOWELL

ollowing the crash in Shoreham, The dialogue between the AAIB and ICAS England, last August, ICAS began created a productive, two-way flow of F working with British officials to ideas. Both the UK and North American share lessons learned and to discuss poten- air show industries have unique ap- tial improvements to our respective air show proaches to air show safety, and engaging industries. Working with the British Air in dialogue with others familiar with the Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), the minutiae of local regulations invited a fresh United Kingdom’s equivalent of the United perspective. Our discussion inevitably led States’ National Transportation Safety Board to a review of accident statistics, which or the Canadian Transportation Safety is particularly relevant during the winter Board, ICAS provided its perspective to the months of preparation for the 2016 air UK authority on aviation safety. show season. DAN HOLLOWELL Director of Operations

2016 ICAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kevin Walsh, Chair , Vice Chair George Cline, Bill Braack Christina Carey Jim DiMatteo CAPT, Jerry Kerby Lt Col, Thunder Over Michigan Mike Goulian Airshows Secretary/Treasurer Intel Oregon International Alliance Air Productions US Navy (Ret) USAF (Ret) 29576 Stockton Ave Goulian Aerosports AirBoss, Inc Air Show 13851 Aviator Way Jim DiMatteo Jerry ‘Jive’ Kerby Farmington, MI 48336-2755 246 S Meadow Rd Box B15 4200 Shoal Creek Dr 3355 NE Cornell Rd #T240 Ft Worth, TX 76177-4301 1236 Alameda Blvd 3108 N Boundary Blvd (B/C) 734-637-8880 Plymouth, MA 02360-4790 Greensboro, NC 27410-8603 Hillsboro, OR 97124-5018 (B) 817-890-1000 Coronado, CA 92118 Bldg 926 PMB 310 (E) [email protected] (B/C) 617-510-9328 (B) 336-337-8183 (B) 503-629-0706 (E) [email protected] (B) 619-701-4156 Tampa, FL 33621-5050 (E) [email protected] (E) [email protected] (E) [email protected] (E) [email protected] (B) 718-689-2862 (E) [email protected]

John Klatt Ralph Royce Donna Flynn Nancy Lowe BGen Blaise Frawley RDML Dell Bull Brig Gen James Mackey John Klatt Airshows AirPros Regional Representative (ex officio) (ex officio) (ex officio) (ex officio) 3425 W Frontage Rd 1208 Shady Oak Ln Showline Airshow Services, Ltd ICAS Foundation Chief of Naval Air Training USAF HQ ACC/A3 Owatonna, MN 55060-5660 Dickinson, TX 77539-3329 Unit # 1 - 46151 Airport Rd 66 Strathmore Dr Deputy Commander (CNATRA) 205 Dodd Blvd, Ste 101 (B) 952-891-2869 (B) 281-534-3187 Chilliwack, BC V2P 0A1 Rochester, NY 14616-4010 1 Canadian Air Division HQ 250 Lexington Blvd, Ste 101 JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665- (E) [email protected] (E) [email protected] (B) 585-305-4410 PO Box 17000 Station Forces NAS Corpus Christi, TX 2789 (B/C) 604-309-9043 (E) [email protected] Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5, Canada 78419-5040 (B) 757-764-3203 (E) [email protected] (B) 204-833-2500 x5672 (B) 361-961-2671 (E) [email protected] (E) [email protected] (E) [email protected] 2015 ICAS HEADQUARTERS STAFF

John Cudahy Matt Warnock Daniel Hollowell Marcia Lowry Mary Quigg Karen Dolan Mary Ann McManamay President/CEO Director of Communications, Director of Operations Director, Member Services Director, Meeting Services Director, Financial Services Advertising Sales [email protected] Marketing and Digital Media [email protected] and Assistant Editor mary.quigg@conferencedirect. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] com

air shows 1Q 2016 6 ICAS began thoroughly track- ten-year stretch that won’t finish accidents per year), and from between ICAS and the FAA to ing accident statistics in 1988; if until the end of the 2017 air 2008 to 2015, there were 18 fatal delegate day-to-day manage- we consider the trends of each show season. air show accidents (2.25 fatal ment and administration of the decade since this tracking began, accidents per year). Aerobatic Competency Evalu- we can more accurately gauge its During the ten-year period ation (ACE) program from the effectiveness. For discussion pur- from 1988 to 1997, there were Any objective analysis should FAA to ICAS at the end of the poses, I’ve broken the applicable 65 fatal air show accidents (6.5 note anomalies which may have 1990 season. Quite controversial accident data into three distinct fatal accidents per year). From played a part in altering the ac- at the time, this change had a periods: 1988 to 1997, 1998 to 1998 to 2007, there were 33 fatal cident rates in either direction. drastic impact on the number of 2007, and 2008 to the present, a air show accidents (3.3 fatal One of these was the agreement fatal air show accidents. And the

2016 ICAS COMMITTEES

SAFETY AND OPERATIONS EVENT ORGANIZER SAFETY & OPERATIONS

Doug Rozendaal, Chair Dennis Dunbar Lee Lauderback Sean Tucker Gordon Webb Dennis Dunbar, Chair Dan Biggs Brian Lorenz Jerry O’Neill Commemorative Air Dunbar Airshows Stallion 51 Corp Sean D. Tucker – Tora Tora Tora Dunbar Airshows CK Newcomb Fair St Louis Foundation Airdales Flightline Force/Texas Flying 321-543-8837 407-846-4400 Aviation Specialties 517-525-3606 321-543-8837 & Associates 314-550-3505 Operations Legends Museum dennisjdunbar@rocketmail. [email protected] 831-484-9909 [email protected] dennisjdunbar@rocketmail. 216-781-0747 [email protected] 203-687-9440 641-425-5432 com [email protected] com [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

ACE

Lee Lauderback, Sean Tucker, Co-Chair Rob Holland John Klatt Rich Lee Rob Mitchell Warren Pietsch Renny Price Bill Stein Co-Chair Sean D. Tucker– Rob Holland Ultimate John Klatt Airshows The Boeing Company The Texas Flying Legends Hammerhead Bill Stein Airshows Stallion 51 Corp Aviation Specialties Airshows, LLC 952-891-2869 480-891-8360 613-983-6971 Museum 503-381-5564 408-691-2421 407-846-4400 831-484-9909 603-401-0001 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 701-720-6792 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

PYRO

Gordon Webb, Chair Roger Crawford David Linebarger Rodney Robinson April Zalesky Rich Gibson Tora Tora Tora Airshow Special Effects Blastards/CAF Explosive Ordnance AV8FX Airshow Pyro (Member Emeritus) 517-525-3606 303-464-0590 432-967-0081 Detachment/CAF 604-536-6271 Rich’s Incredible Pyro, LLC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 956-565-6246 [email protected] 815-494-0838 [email protected] [email protected]

ETHICS

Richard Cooper, Chair Brenda Kerfoot Maj Mike Martin Bill Roach David White Viper North, Inc./ Aviation Specialties National Guard Association Wings Over Houston Viper North, Inc./ Waterloo Air Show Unlimited Inc./Team Oracle of Rhode Island Airshow Waterloo Air Show 416-254-7523 231-206-5147 401-267-3473 281-579-1942 416-678-7851 richard.cooper@cardinal- brendakerfoot@teamoracle. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] couriers.com com

air shows 1Q 2016 7 air shows 1Q 2016 8 Director’s CUT

Analyzing, understanding and internalizing these accident statistics should give all of us reason to be proud of the progress we’ve made during the last 25 years, but it should also be clear that there is still much room for improvement and reason to believe that continued attention can and will produce those improvements.

impact was immediate. In the three years prior to ICAS In 2007, several highly publicized accidents spurred assuming responsibility for ACE evaluations, the average the industry to take another introspective look, and the number of fatal accidents was 12.3 per year. In the three initiative to change the culture of air show safety was years following ICAS assuming this responsibility, the launched. This effort built upon the success of the ACE average was 3.7. And, in the seven years after ICAS began program, encouraged open discussion about safety- its involvement, the average was 4.7 fatal accidents per related issues, and again, reduced the accident rate. year. The introduction of these two programs – ICAS’s The air show industry’s goal is zero fatal accidents, but, administration of the ACE program in 1990, and the to achieve this goal, thoughtful consideration of the initiative to change the culture of air show safety in 2007 data is required. Analyzing, understanding and inter- -- has resulted in a quantum shift in our safety para- nalizing these accident statistics should give all of us digm and is our most impactful and lasting achievement reason to be proud of the progress we’ve made during during the last three decades. And they occurred when the last 25 years, but it should also be clear that there is our business took an objective look at itself and made still much room for improvement and reason to believe the decision to take action ourselves rather than wait for that continued attention can and will produce those others, from outside the industry, to foist unwelcome or improvements. While we can demonstrate empirically less effective solutions on us. that the industry is getting safer, we must accept that safer is simply not good enough. Thankfully, the road No regulation or policy has had as measurable an map for achieving our collective goal is laid out in the impact as when we, as an industry, have put our heads data, and to find the solution, we need look no further together and committed to striving for a safer and more than ourselves. professional business. It has been almost a decade since ICAS and its members introduced the newest, lifesav- In 1990, the air show industry had the worst year in re- ing change in how we approach air show safety, but we cent history with 14 fatal accidents. And that tragic year cannot stop now. Our goal is zero accidents. If we truly followed the 1988 and 1989 seasons when the air show commit now to this goal for 2016, we will achieve it. community suffered through 11 and12 fatal accidents, After all, every important advancement the air show respectively. The industry rallied together and agreed industry has ever achieved was the result of shouldering that the way to improve was not to wait for solutions the responsibility ourselves. from outside the industry, but to develop and imple- ment those measures ourselves. Despite considerable op- position from some segments of our business, industry leaders committed themselves, and the entire air show community, to a system of self-policing, and the results were immediate, dramatic and quantifiable.

air shows 1Q 2016 9 air shows 1Q 2016 10 Marketing MATTERS For the Good of the Industry, Bring on the Change BY: MATT WARNOCK

hings change. If I’ve has received on its post-conven- to hurdle the chasm of tradition learned anything as I’ve tion survey, it seems we may be to get there. Doing things out of T entered life’s midpoint, witnessing a turning point in tradition or because “It’s always it’s that nothing stays the same the way the industry conducts been this way” is often an unfair for very long. That’s certainly its business. Included as an or ineffective way to operate a not a deep thought and prob- addendum to this article are business or society. Since the ably isn’t a surprising state- the “60 Marketing Tips in 60 beginning, whether religion is ment to anyone, but how often Minutes” that were presented your guide or the “Big Bang” do we really think about how at the convention. If you’re resonates, life and everything in often things around us change? already doing all 60 things on it has been fluid. Personally, I thrive on it. It’s that list, well, then please by all the way some of us are wired. means submit a 2016 Pinnacle I preach that, as a marketing During a nearly 20-year career, Award entry immediately after communications professional, here’s what I’ve learned: it is you’re done reading the rest of it’s necessary to keep one foot uncomfortable, necessary, con- the magazine. If you’re miss- outside of one’s respective stant, challenging, and entirely ing a few of those tips in your business so you can recognize effective. marketing arsenal, please read when opinions and behaviors on and consider why change are changing and you can adjust Once a person or company has your message or methods. As MATT WARNOCK could be a good thing for your even experimented with a new business. an avid sports fan, I often look Director of Communications, idea, it’s hard to go back to at how the four major U.S.- Marketing and Digital Media business as usual, because now I’m a traditionalist in almost based sports leagues have made they know there’s every case. I’m nostalgic, old what seemed like, at the time, something differ- fashioned, love history, love old radical changes and how they’ve But sometimes change ent, and maybe a things and believe customs are ultimately made their respective in the name of fairness, little better, out important. If we recognize the sport better. justice, or simply sport, there. good and the still functional is needed. Sometimes it’s parts of the past, it helps us Major League Baseball, 1968, obvious and sometimes it’s As a relative believe our actions of today are “The Year of the Pitcher”: Den- not. And occasionally we newcomer to not for naught and are part of ny McLain won 31 games. Luis have to hurdle the chasm of the industry, Tiant had a 1.60 ERA. Pitchers tradition to get there. the thread of civilization. If we my thoughts know or at least believe what we had an unfair advantage and on change have do matters, hopefully we will it was hurting the product by evolved several times as I’ve approach our jobs, words and making the game less excit- learned more and interacted actions with care, compassion, ing. Fans sat more. So, in 1969, more with those within the air intensity and thought. baseball lowered the pitcher’s show community. The ac- mound to help hitters. The ceptance of at least having the But sometimes change in the NFL, in the late 1970s, made it conversation is here. And judg- name of fairness, justice, or sim- more difficult to defend receiv- ing from the conversations that ply sport, is needed. Sometimes ers. The Pittsburgh Steelers, occurred at the 2015 convention it’s obvious and sometimes it’s who won four Super Bowls that and the positive feedback ICAS not. And occasionally we have decade, won their first two with

air shows 1Q 2016 11 Marketing MATTERS

their legendary Steel Curtain defense. They won their next two It’s a new world. Spectators want excitement and payoff for their with offense as they adjusted with almost the same roster. Before time and ticket. It’s less of a recreational outlet supported with rule changes, here are Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw’s Super t-shirts and model F-18s and more a heavy investment in people’s Bowl stats: time. How are you going to fill that time? How are you going to compete with computer games, smart phones, YouTube videos, and Super Bowl IX (1975): 9-for-14, 96 yards social media at a time when the public’s collective attention span Super Bowl X (1976): 9-for-19, 209 yards has dipped to eight seconds, according to a 2013 study by Microsoft. Perhaps more importantly, how are you going to use the lessons and After pass defense rule changes: tools provided by those technologies to more fully engage with your Super Bowl XIII (1979): 17-for-30, 318 yards prospective customers and sponsors? How will you make aviation Super Bowl XIV (1980): 14-for-21, 309 yards more accessible and attainable to your community? By simply put- ting on an air show every year, or, by creating a scalable, marketable More rule changes have made it even easier to pass in the NFL. and buzz-worthy experience that keeps people talking and coming Scoring is way up and the popularity has never been greater. The back? NBA put in the three-point line, took out hand checking, and now a skinny, silky player such as Steph Curry can be the most exciting and You don’t want an attendance increase to come from just having a fun player in the league. Even the NHL has considered bigger nets jet team in a particular year. That is static growth that will disappear because goalies and equipment are the year you don’t have a jet team. We saw that with sequestration. getting bigger and better. New rules You want more attendance from offering something new and differ- What would make a day at allow for great athletes to become ent, a great product. Like NFL quarterbacks and NBA point guards, an air show more entertaining, even greater. we need our stars to shine, and we need to cultivate new stars to more attention-grabbing and attract a new generation of aviation and air show enthusiasts. Give more fun? The leagues didn’t modify some of yourself something to market. If you know 10,000 people come ev- their rules because they needed to be ery year because you’re the only show in town, how can you attract “saved,” even if they were getting a lit- 15,000 people, showcase your community to tourists outside your tle dull. I, like millions of others, love sports. I’d watch them anyway market, and make the city council understand that an air show is a because I appreciate the small things in them and how they bring no-brainer, must-have event because it’s good for the whole town’s communities together. That sentiment is true within the air show bottom line? industry and its loyal fans. It doesn’t necessarily need saving. People love air shows and would watch them anyway. But think about Payoff! This is the biggest reason the industry needs to embrace this, especially if you think a sport like hockey is a little boring… change: for art’s sake. Because spectators are on a bathroom break, wouldn’t it be better, more entertaining, crazier, more unpredictable waiting in line for a hot dog, checking their Facebook feed, can’t and more fun for the players and fans if the net was a little bigger hear or understand the announcer on and there were a few more goals? What would make a day at an air a tin can loudspeaker, or are other- show more entertaining, more attention-grabbing and more fun? wise bored or distracted, what are dy- The philosophical Each of you might have a different answer for that question, and it’s namically entertaining performances question we, as an industry, often vaporize into the niche social what we need to think about. have to ask ourselves is, media outlets of aviation enthusiasts, “What are we doing this “But air shows have been around for 100 years; there’s no reason to grainy cell phone videos and the ICAS for?” The love of and passion mess with something that already works.” And to that I say, “Really? Convention banquet hall instead of for aviation? To make Do you think that’s true? Are you making money? Has your atten- being featured on SportCenter’s Top money? Why not both? dance grown year after year? Are the sponsors calling you or are you 10 on ESPN or Outrageous Acts of still struggling to find them? What happened to air show attendance Science on the Science Channel. Don’t and the overall health of our industry when we lost just one element get me wrong - it’s a big deal that, thanks to technology, so many – the military – a couple of years ago?” The point is, air shows may more people can see our product. In the 1970s and 1980s, the air always be around, but how can they be better? show industry celebrated if it got national media exposure once or

air shows 1Q 2016 12 Marketing MATTERS

twice a year! Now, video segments from the I think you, would argue “no.” Yet somehow know or have that we don’t? In-car cameras - military jet teams routinely generate millions they’ve been able to take their respective we have that covered. Personalities - we have of views and civilian performers are fol- sports to the mainstream, win Olympic those, too. Cool machines that go fast - yep, lowed on social media by tens of thousands gold medals, and earn millions of dollars in got ‘em. Competition – ‘hmmm,’ now maybe of fans. That’s an astounding development. endorsements and television contracts while we’re on to something. bringing others in their respective businesses along What will get people launched off their seats, What will get people launched off their seats, with them. screaming and cheering and talking and screaming and cheering and talking and wanting wanting more? more? The philosophical question we, as an industry, have The hockey net is smaller and the basketball rim is lower than it once was because of Technology has undoubtedly made our to ask ourselves is, “What are we doing this bigger, better-trained humans and better industry more accessible. But we must rise for?” The love of and passion for aviation? equipment. Incremental, minor adjustments to the challenge, and adapt to accommodate To make money? Why not both? Love and in professional baseball and football have the new tools and opportunities available to passion for an inanimate object won’t pay made these sports both more challenging us. Is watching Tony Hawk on a skateboard the bills unless we can come up with new and exciting. More and different offerings more exciting than a 600-mph sneak pass? Is and better ways to present it to the paying could help grow our industry by giving fans watching Shawn White on a snowboard half- public. A bunch of moonshiners in North more reasons to jump out of their seats in pipe more attention-grabbing than a biplane Carolina had a passion for racing suped-up excitement or wait a couple minutes before with a jet engine strapped to it? And is Travis cars on dirt tracks 70 years ago until Bill going for a burger. We need more goals, Pastrana jumping a motorcycle somehow France turned that passion into a product baskets and touchdowns. It could make the more exciting than an Extra 330 performing worth billions of dollars in advertising, spon- game more exhilarating and more fun - for an at top speed? I, and sorship and television revenue. What do they the spectators and for us.

air shows 1Q 2016 13 air shows 1Q 2016 14 60

MarketingTIPS

As you think about making adjustments or adding to your marketing plan, consider some of these useful, real-world tips from ICAS members on the front lines to fill in any gaps you may have. These marketing tips were presented at the 2015 ICAS Convention during the “60 Marketing Tips in 60 Minutes” education session. The panel consisted of: 05Have an established press release schedule Ryan Kunkel, Red Frog Events leading up to your event, beginning the Herb Gillen, Herb Gillen Advertising day after your show concludes with your Kim Dell, Cleveland National Air Show dates for the next year and jet team, if Ryan Kern, Duluth Airshow/Kernz & Kompany known. For example if you have a sum- Brenda Kerfoot, Sean D. Tucker - Aviation Specialties mer show: A winter press conference in January with act additions, one in March A PDF version of the session’s presentation is available on the ICAS website at www. with additions, one in April announcing airshows.aero/GetDoc/3509. flyovers and special static displays, one in May with special displays (e.g. NASA), advance ticket sales outlet date, then in June one every week leading up to show with items such as local pilot con- 01Track everything and then use that informa- 03Develop monthly reports for promotions nections, activities for kids and families, tion to promote your event. Survey your so you can track your progress compared what to bring and what not to bring, any attendees. Document their demographics, to previous years. Then, after the show, the special VIPs attending or participating, psychographics, buying behavior and other report can be used for sponsorship proof-of- etc. quantifiable information. Listen to and track performance summaries. consumer feedback. Then use all of that in- formation to create your marketing strategy and plan. 06Know where conversions, impressions, 04Identify your audience before commit- and clicks are coming from on your ting to a marketing plan. As an example, if digital assets. Be able to make instant you’re doing a WWII-themed show with all changes to your strategy, tactics, mes- 02Spend a couple of days early in the market- aircraft of that vintage, who is most likely sages or target audiences to get the best ing cycle meeting with local media to discuss to attend? Target that audience! Return On Investment. What worked the show. Meet with both sides of the house yesterday may not be what works tomor- (news directors/editors and media sales di- row. Keep an eye on it and adjust. rectors). Discuss opportunities and expecta- tions for involvement.

air shows 1Q 2016 15 07Offer several levels of premium seating 09There is not necessarily a bad form of media. 12Use your air show inventory (tickets, hospi- with increasingly higher price points and Saturation is always the key. But, be smart tality, on-site marketing opportunities, pro- amenities. Promote these as limited inven- when choosing what media to use with your motional tie-ins, third party partnerships) to tory. Continue to promote these to general limited budget. create media trade opportunities and extend admission ticket purchasers as an upgrade your budget. Any media with which you opportunity. spend money should be willing to do some bonus or trade.

10Have a well-developed show week media plan which would include rides, live on-site 08Before you spend money on radio, ap- news programs and interviews, along with proach outlets for non-cash agreements. the practice show. Ideally, something media 13Leverage the popularity and name recogni- The air show provides promotional benefits related would occur each day leading up to tion of the jet teams if they’re coming to including on-air ticket giveaways, contests, the show weekend. your show. Plan a press conference and/or promo spots, mentions and larger cross- news release for a jet team’s winter visit. promotions. In exchange, stations provide radio website exposure including e-mail blasts, online contests, internet stream- ing commercial spots and website banner 11Work to extract editorial value out of adver- ads. And, even if you do end up spending tising outlets. While outlets can’t guarantee 14Use every opportunity to generate stories in money, be sure to leverage that spending by press coverage, it can be beneficial to ask for which the media will be interested. It’s free combining cash with promotional consid- an introduction to their editor or producer advertising and, if the story is well thought erations to get as much time and space as (if a mainstream press outlet) and at least out enough, it might be on the front page possible. offer up an interview or free passes for a and you can’t buy that type of advertising. reporter or editor to attend.

Tell stories to inspire and 15Develop a high-end brochure to sell your VIP areas. Distribute through a mass-mail- connect people with your ing to key businesses within 75-miles of your show (you can purchase business databases brand and event. People want relatively cheaply…look at chamber mailing to feel an emotional connection to the lists, etc.) Also, have them inserted in busi- 16 ness journal or business-type newspapers. brand and, by highlighting people behind the scenes, attendees with a unique story,

or a historical element, this will heighten 17Launch your website for your upcoming show and start selling tickets at Thanksgiv- people’s ability to recall your brand. ing in order to spur holiday sales. Use “Early Bird” discounts that provide the deepest discounted rate.

air shows 1Q 2016 16 Encourage instant gratifi-

18Promote your show and/or provide coupons cation. Always provide an via tray liners at a fast food chain or on pizza delivery boxes. immediate call-to-action. In 21the digital age, things move so fast, and you can quickly become out of sight, out 19Partner up with marketing savvy businesses of mind. in your community! Tie into something they are doing.

25Look for companies/organizations that you 29Don’t overlook independent magazines, real partner with to give you a billboard loca- estate viewers, and any local free publica- 20Brochures are still valuable, but probably not tion for a month or two. Most of them hold tions. Partner with them for tickets and have in the quantities that you once produced. yearly contracts and would be happy to offer. them feature your event on the cover with a Make sure you have a distribution network In the past, I have had the airport, Conven- small story inside. such as your beverage provider outlets (e.g. tion Visitors Bureau offer the space and an Coke or Budweiser) AAA, highway travel aviation nonprofit offer to partner (we just centers, airport terminal, and more. These had to include their logo). can also be inserted into a newspaper. 30Opinions vary, but weigh them carefully before signing any media partner exclusive deals. Everyone should get to participate in 26Include fun and unique photo opportunities promoting and reporting on your event. 22If you offer free tickets for promotional pur- at the event with hashtags and social sharing poses or deeply discounted tickets for any call-to-actions. Instagram and social sharing reason, be sure to use only those tickets you sites are at a peak, and it’s important to drive are sure not to sell out of. as much branding as possible in the photos being posted to attendees’ networks. 31Don’t put a message out there just to put one out there. Be relevant and make an impact when you reach your audience. Knowing when not to send or post is just as important 23Small budget? Approach a TV station for a as knowing when to do it. 27Use contests throughout the year, especially part cash/part trade arrangement to produce your air show commercials. during slow sales periods earlier in the sales cycle, to spur ticket sales.

32If you haven’t already, transition your money into digital advertising. You may still 24When building sponsorship and partnership be buying from your local newspaper and 28Target local family attractions for air show TV stations, but a healthy portion of your materials, use them as a template, but be willing to be flexible. Bend; don’t break. cross-promotions and contests. ad budget should go toward their digital products.

air shows 1Q 2016 17 air shows 1Q 2016 18 they are going to spread the message. Work Ensure that your website with your local utilities company. They have the monopoly and are already sending in- is compatible on mobile formation to all of the homes in the region; devices. Mobile digital get a flyer in that mailing with an “exclusive promotion.” 33media time in the U.S. is now signifi- cantly higher at 51 percent, compared to 40Build your sponsor agreements with market- desktop at 42 percent. ing partnerships; this would be critical for any advance ticket outlets. For example, Kroger provided its own marketing plan of tickets, make sure that you build your site for sales of the Dayton Air Show’s general with that in mind. Make the purchase ticket advance tickets, and included large television button large and noticeable and have it in and radio buy as well as in-store posters. 34Think about “value” when marketing your the upper left hand corner on every page. Other sponsors can provide web ads, bill tickets with promotions. Offer a ‘FREE Make the ticketing page very user friendly. In stuffers, co-brand print ads, and more. KIDS’ ticket with purchase of an adult most cases, your site should have a ticket- ticket promotion. There is perceived value ing page and then link it to your ticketing in that. Also, don’t be afraid to give away vendor. It’s important to keep in mind that free kids tickets as part of any market- more than about two out of three people ing campaign. As long as they get into the who access your website aren’t doing it from 41Videos, videos, videos! Try to educate, enter- hands of children, they will want to go, a desktop computer. They are using their tain, or inspire, when possible. and mom and dad will have to buy a ticket mobile device or a tablet. Make sure you themselves. are using responsive design and that your site renders well to achieve your goals on all devices. 42Build a strong customer email list and use it frequently to promote ticket sales. 35Partner with key suppliers to develop marketing campaigns (e.g. Coke end-cap displays, contests, commemorative can, 38Small budget? Try a Facebook ad. Adjust etc.) the demographics to match the ICAS survey results. Real world example: A $300 43Use Constant Contact or Mail Chimp to Facebook ad for the Cleveland National build a fan database via your website. Then Air Show ran for two weeks which reached send out timely e-newsletters. 48,000 people and generated 729 website 36Create shareable content like Top 10 lists of clicks. must-dos, videos, unique photos, and more.

44Partner with an advertising agency! They have connections, resources and the ability 39Identify ways to run ticket promotions with to negotiate on your behalf, including a list 37Your website is your strongest marketing local businesses, and make sure they are able of clients who also might also sponsor your tool, so build your website with specific to not only buy tickets, but also find out how event. objectives in mind. If your goal is to sell a lot

air shows 1Q 2016 19 45Use social media, but like your website, it 47Build a social media following and use 49Look to build a series of cross-promotions needs to be relevant, current and engaging. social media to strengthen your brand. Un- that can feed off of each other and have Tie your press release announcements into derstand that, in most instances, you really ancillary benefits. social media and consider contests. have to pay to get a meaningful audience for your message.

50If you’re not already, determine how to 46Run contests where participants need to have a philanthropic tie to your event. share on social media in order to enter and 48Create a content calendar for social media, People want to know there is a greater win. Feature the winners and make them press releases, e-newsletters, and other cause being supported if the event is for- feel special with a call out on your social communications tactics with two touches profit. media page. per week.

air shows 1Q 2016 20 and air shows. Be sure that the person is Select performers who are well informed about what is going on with the air show. Choosing one of your board professional, media savvy, are members’ college-aged daughters to run able to provide a solid media your social media just because she lives on Twitter and she doesn’t cost anything might 51kit as soon as you hire them and are able not be the best choice. to present themselves well to the media. Bonus if they can offer the media a ride 58Use the information available from the or a ride in a chase plane for air to air ICAS Spectator Survey. It represents 30 years of reliable, consistent data with infor- shots. Performers should also be able to mation about the demographic profile of air show audiences, what attracts them to provide compelling video footage of the air shows and those aspects of our industry ride immediately following. that they think need improvement. Think of it as a crib sheet for your show’s market- ing efforts.

52If possible, conduct all of your advance tick- 55Hit the lunch and dinner circuit. Let all et sales online. This allows better integration community organizations such as the of the digital marketing vehicles you should Rotary, Optimist, Lion’s Club and others 59Make it easy to buy tickets on your website. be using. It also allows for better tracking of know that you are available for presentations There’s a ‘not-more-than-three-click’ rule your advertising and allows that advertising about your show. These are also great audi- of thumb that reflects consumer impatience to adjust in real time. Most importantly, it ences for potential sponsorships, high-end and short attention span. Spend the time allows you to collect contact information seating options, or VIP chalets. and resources required to streamline this about your customers and continue to mar- aspect of your operation. Check out other ket to them this year and in the future. events. Invite friends and colleagues to beta test your current process. Small improve- ments have the potential to significantly 56Train each employee working on your event improve your customer’s ticket buying with key messaging. Every person is the face experience. 53Develop a “stay-cation” giveaway for a media of your brand and event and they should all outlet such as offering air show tickets, hotel feel responsible and empowered to continu- room, limo ride, and whatever else is feasible. ally drive a positive brand message.

60Posters are great as framed sponsor or key community member gifts, but should not be used as a marketing tool. They are difficult 54Don’t be afraid to try new ideas! Have you 57Be sure that you have a very competent, to get distributed (many businesses have considered bus boards, bus wraps, can pan- marketing-focused, social media-savvy strict rules regarding poster display) and els, soda neck hangers, soda box stickers, or person managing your social media. Most they don’t deliver a cost-efficient bang for anything new or different? importantly, make sure they know aviation your buck.

air shows 1Q 2016 21 WHAT SHOW BUSINESS TEACHES US ABOUT TIMING AND WHY WE NEED TO RETHINK THE WAY WE’RE DOING THINGS…NOW! timing is everything BY: RIC PETERSON (Editor’s note: On Wednesday, December 9, CHANGE IS IN THE AIR! Younger fans are passionate, the last day of the 2015 ICAS Convention in I do a lot of air shows that present lineups connected, educated…and have Las Vegas, air show announcer Ric Peterson like this: the attention span of Daffy delivered the first-ever “State of the Industry” Duck! address to a crowd of nearly 300 delegates. • Open with a parachute team (the Sky- Comments from delegates following the pre- Hawks in this case) sentation prompted ICAS to ask Peterson to • Move on to a military jet demonstra- capture the principal points from his presenta- tion (the CF-18) tion in an article for Air Shows Magazine.) • Follow it with an aerobatic monoplane, Like any air show announcer, I stand at show Matt Chapman center and watch the crowd for the entire • Then a military transport plane like the day. What follows are my thoughts based C-130 on observations from that perch and what • A sailplane (Manfred Radius) I’ve learned and experienced during my 30 years working in the radio and television • Some warbirds (Corsair/B- 25/ industries. Mustang) • Another jet fighter (U.S. Air Force F-16) I consider what we do to be the most excit- ing show on earth and I don’t want to see us • Biplane aerobatics (Sean D. Tucker) become the next Jay Leno (I’ll explain later) • And, finally, a military jet team (the or ever be boring. I see the enthusiasm and ) inspiration that we generate, but I’ve also watched people fall asleep during shows that I think you’d agree that it’s a strong and sometimes feature flight schedules as long as balanced show, but consider this: that was six hours. the lineup for the very first show I did as an announcer! - Expo Air, the Montreal Timing is everything. Our industry is healthy International Air Show, in1989. Yes, we’ve now, but is it sustainable? And are we meet- been doing the same thing for a long time. ing the expectations of our younger fans? I And, aside from the F-22 and F-35, with the fear the answer is “no” to both questions. same aircraft.

air shows 1Q 2016 23 air shows 1Q 2016 24 AGE OF ADULT AIR SHOW SPECTATORS Sure, we’re still attracting some big crowds 2014 responses by % and a very enviable demographic with lineups like that, but the upward trend in

18 our 60-plus age group is troublesome for the near future. We must bring younger fans 16 16.46 through the gate to sustain our successes; 14 14.04 that does not mean that we should aban- 12 10.61 10.82 don the existing fan base or fundamentally 10 10.17 9.55 9.38 9.48 9.49 change the nature of our events. But the 8 expectations of younger ticket buyers are 6 quite different. They are passionate, they’re 4 engaged, they’re educated…and they have 2 the attention span of Daffy Duck! 0 18-25 26-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+ TIMES ARE CHANGING! According to research, the average “selec- Although all adult age groups are well represented among the air show spectator fan base, tive sustained or focused attention span” spectators who report their ages as 60 or over are, by a wide margin, the largest single group… (someone doing a task) has dropped from and have been for several years. Interestingly, 18-25 year old spectators are the second largest 12 minutes to a short five minutes and the demographic, suggesting that air shows do have the capacity to attract younger adults. “transient” attention span is a mere eight seconds! Most healthy teenagers and young adults are able to muster sustained atten- tion of no more than 20 minutes. They must force themselves to repeatedly re-focus so that they can “pay attention” long enough AIR SHOW SPECTATORS REPORTING AGE OF 60+ to get through a feature-length film. And, if 1998 - 2014 we are honest with ourselves, it is not just the attention span of children, teenagers and 18 young adults that is shrinking. Facebook, 16.5 16 smart phones, YouTube, tablets, Instagram, 14.4 14 13.9 Fitbits, smart watches and a thousand other 13.4 12 11.8 new distractions are making all of us less 10.8 10 focused and attentive. 8.5 8.9 8 8.1 That diminished attention span is affecting 6 everything, including us. The time we spend 4 on the web is considered a root cause of our 2 declining attention spans. Research tells us 0 that 17 percent of those who visit your web- 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 page will view it for less than four seconds; only four percent will spend more than ten Perhaps more concerning is that the percentage of spectators in the 60+ age demographic has minutes. And it better not be wordy because been steadily on the rise during the last 15+ years. To ensure their own sustainability, air the average visitor will read no more than shows must take action to attract a younger audience during the mid- and long-term. 111 words.

air shows 1Q 2016 25 air shows 1Q 2016 26 CHANGING GEARS, MOVING FORWARD The institutions that remain flexible, open to change and aware of the evolving entertain- ment expectations of the public are thriving. Someone who understands life in this faster- paced, digital age is Guy Lalib- erté, the co-founder of Cirque du Soleil , one of the biggest live entertainment groups in the world. Known for its intricate circus shows, the Cirque has per- The most viewed video on my minute and 15 seconds in length formed for more than 160 mil- I don’t have a problem YouTube channel got 120,586 while live reports are down to lion spectators across more than with that. I’d rather views which I thought was great about 44 seconds. Consider how 400 cities on six continents and have 25,000 enjoy the until I looked at the data and that is affecting the coverage of “owns” the Vegas strip. Laliberté experience than 50,000 jammed in or waiting in saw that only 6,887 (5.7 percent) your air show and why it’s very started as a street performer traffic to get in. actually watched the nine min- important to have a focused breathing fire and later came up ute and 23 second video to the media plan. with the idea of creating themes end. The average view duration in which several performers ar- was 3:14, meaning few actually Even some of our culture’s most rived on stage for short periods stuck with the video summary deeply ingrained institutions are of time and help tell a story. And, of my CF-18 ride long enough feeling the impact of this tecton- because providing that kind of to know if I used the “bag,” saw ic shift in the public’s attention fast-paced, multi-dimensional my impressive “unrestricted span. The Tonight Show’s Jay entertainment product is neces- vertical climb,” or even survived. Leno was reluctant to give up his sarily more expensive, he also I suppose I shouldn’t feel too ten minute opening monologue charges a premium price for the bad, though, because the average and is no longer part of the new, experience. I think it’s a success- YouTube viewing time overall is fast-paced, late night TV lineup. ful model we can use. two minutes and 30 seconds. As a track announcer at Formula 1 and NASCAR races, I’ve seen While the average Broadway some change. Formula 1 cut play costs $92 to see and fans …any performer flying their qualifying session to an spend $113 on a ticket to an NFL more than 8 to 10 minutes is hour that includes three rounds, game or $72 for admission to probably taking too long. providing their huge world-wide an amusement park, on average, television viewers and ticket North American air shows are The evening news is also mov- buyers with a more exciting ex- charging just over $19 to see the ing faster with average story perience. NASCAR, on the other most exciting show on earth. packages on national newscasts hand, continues to offer all-day ICAS research indicates that we now at about 142 seconds and qualifying sessions with predict- can and should charge more. interviews at 108 seconds. Local able results, both in the increas- In a 2014 survey of more than news story packages are just ingly empty stands and with less 2,000 spectators, only 2.6 percent as affected, running about one lucrative broadcasting deals. of respondents said their ticket

air shows 1Q 2016 27 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE COST OF YOUR AIR SHOW ADMISSION TICKET? 2014 responses by %

2.6% VERY EXPENSIVE

14.3% VERY INEXPENSIVE

15.9% EXPENSIVE

21% INEXPENSIVE 46.2% NEUTRAL

When air show spectators at shows that charged an admission fee were asked how they would describe the cost of admission, only 18.5 percent said that it was expensive or very expensive. In a slightly different question from the same survey, when spectators were asked what areas of the show could benefit most from improvement, and cost of admission was offered as an option, just 9.2 percent -- less than one in ten -- singled out ticket prices as a problem for the show. air shows 1Q 2016 28 was “very expensive,” while over 21 percent Kevin uses mostly warbird themes like To support year-long themes, the said it was “inexpensive” and 14 percent “Magnificent Mitchells” and others. Themes Canadian and U.S. military have thought it was “very inexpensive.” are a growing idea within the industry and reconfigured the paint schemes of they can work for us as well as they have for contemporary aircraft. Kevin Walsh of Wingman Events produces Cirque du Soleil. Putting together that “why several shows including Thunder over we’re here” moment and building a creative Michigan which takes place in the heart of element can be very rewarding. For example, one of the most socio-economically chal- this year Canadians will recognize the 75th lenged areas of North America. And yet, he Anniversary of the British Commonwealth joined me on stage during the State of the Air Training Plan in which over 130,000 allied Industry address and said, “…the general pilots were trained across Canada for World admission price at the gate is $40.00 plus War II. The CF-18 will be painted as a tribute $20.00 to park and, it’s been going so well, to those “Yellow Wings” and it offers many we’re going to produce a second show this opportunities to air show event organizers summer at the same venue.” I asked if this in Canada. The U.S. Coast Guard celebrates meant less people through the gate and he their centennial and some of their helicopters continued, “I don’t have a problem with are painted retro yellow for the occasion. In that. I’d rather have 25,000 people enjoy the 2011, the U.S. Navy celebrated the Centennial experience than 50,000 jammed in or wait- of Naval Aviation and recognized the event by ing in traffic to get in.” He also likes to work painting many contemporary Navy aircraft within a theme and fears the complacency in vintage colors. One of the simplest and yet of having jet teams four years in a row. most powerful themes anywhere is paying “I want the challenge of working without tribute to our service men and women. Con- them. We all have to ask if we’re prepared sider that, as of 2014, 21.2 million people in for another sequestration. Build a show the U.S., nine percent of the civilian popula- that stands on its own.” tion over the age of 18, are veterans.

air shows 1Q 2016 29

SPECTATOR doesn’t mean you should. PREFERENCES ARE MORE IMPORTANT Consider this: For several years THAN YOURS now, EAA’s AirVenture has Walsh also thinks the length asked its performers to reduce of a show is important. “Our their performance time from show is three and a half hours 12-15 minutes to eight-ten of flying time, max. Any- minutes, both to fit more per- thing longer and you’re not formances into a discreet period only killing the crowd, but of time and to increase the en- probably spending too much tertainment value of the event. [money]. Leave them want- They always give the performer ing more.” When I asked if jet ample prior warning and never team performances are too force pilots to shorten their per- long, he agreed that they are, formance if they don’t want to or are not prepared to, but the as did performer John Klatt, “Connecting with [and main- net impact is a tighter, shorter, who also joined me on stage taining the attention of] your more intense aerial entertain- briefly during the “State of the audience should be a top prior- ment event. It is not hard to Industry” presentation. ity,” says Walsh, who presents see a time when, in addition to a creative way of doing that at a low show and a high show, Thunder over Michigan, “We every performer prepares for Are jet team performances hire a local TV guy known in flying a short show to accom- too long? We all agreed they the community to interview are. modate this new direction for our pilots and any special the air show business. guests on a stage set up in the center of our static display. Klatt believes ‘less is more’ and Another indication: The Red More than just an autograph added, “Not only are they (the Bull Air Races – conceived and tent or a place to take selfies, it jet teams) too long, but any conducted to reach exactly the is a place where our fans get to performer on stage more than demographic that air shows know the people in the flying eight to ten minutes is probably need to attract – last three machines.” too long.” All three of us agree hours, at most. The events consist of a series of individual that 20 minutes from startup to Variety is also key. “Never races along a closed race course landing is right for jet teams. It underestimate the novelty act, and each race lasts a bit more would not only be in keeping they are worth every dollar,” than one minute. Following with shorter attention spans, Walsh added, and John Klatt Putting together a each round of competition, but also offer some considerable couldn’t agree more. Variety program is one thing, spectators are treated to indi- but -- within the program fuel and smoke oil costs over is why he invested substantial vidual air show-type demon- -- look for additional the course of a season. Remem- bucks to bring a jet Waco back strations that last not more than opportunities. ber, most healthy teenagers to air shows. He says, “The five or six minutes. Fans can and young adults are only able Screamin’ Sasquatch was ex- track aircraft speed, G levels to muster about 20 minutes pensive to create and run, but and in-cockpit video on huge of focused attention at a time. it works, and shows are getting jumbotrons that transmit live Just because you can offer an a lot of bang for their buck.” air show that is longer than and recorded images through- three or three and a half hours out the event.

air shows 1Q 2016 31 UNIQUE F-16. “We started contacting FORMATIONS WITH the teams early and asking if FLARE! they were eager to participate,” One of the more innovative said Beukenberghs. “We knew shows I’ve worked at is the some would be harder to con- Sanicole International Airshow vince, so we started with the in Belgium. For many years, people we knew who liked the the show has presented special idea and then suggested to the formations offering variety others that it would be great to and creating a theme. Director have them in the formation to Geoffrey Buekenberghs says, complete it.” “Putting together a program Last year, in North America, is one thing, but -- within the both Sean Tucker and Rob program -- look for additional Holland flew with the U.S. opportunities. Our show is Navy , as did The known for special, unique for- Canadian Forces Snowbirds mations. In the past, we had jet team, but those flights were a commercial Boeing 737 fly only for photo missions lead- with four Extra 300s and the ing up to an air show. Can it RAF Vulcan escorted by four be done on a show day? While Belgian F-16s.” we do have our Heritage and At his 2015 show, Bueken- Legacy flights, we don’t see as berghs hosted two exceptional many unusual and dissimilar formations. The first one was formations here in the United the jet team, States and Canada. I think the , flying in Sanicole’s example proves formation with the Breitling that -- with enough lead time, Super Constellation. They had proper planning, communica- already flown together in Swit- tion and a positive attitude zerland in the past, but never -- we could also realize some during an air show, so, “I was dreams and present these very happy as an organizer to types of unique formations give them the opportunity,” here. said Buekenberghs. the air show environment has CONCLUSION Adding flare, literally, is demonstrated that they add As often happens, ICAS head- The second formation took another idea that audiences entertainment appeal without quarters receives a number of more than seven months to appreciate as we saw with the introducing safety hazards. congratulatory and summary organize and included the lead in North Keep in mind that our younger emails following each conven- jets of four European military America last year and will fans have lived with Vine, You- tion. I’m happy to report that my teams – the again this year. With few Tube, Vimeo, Instagram and presentation on the last day of , the Italian Frecce exceptions, the European other social media and have the event received some atten- Tricolori, the Patrouille de military teams use flares. seen a lot of what we do over tion. But it was one comment in France and the Patrouille Su- They must, of course, be used and over again. The industry particular that caught my atten- isse – flying together in forma- safely, but extensive experi- needs some safe, new tricks. tion. “I sincerely hope that Ric’s tion with the Belgian Air Force ence throughout in presentation is the beginning air shows 1Q 2016 32 Dissimilar and unusual forma- tions capture the imaginations of knowledgeable air show audiences. Build them into your program whenever and however you are able. In this formation, the Belgian Air Force F-16 flies lead in a formation that includ- ed the lead pilots of the British Royal Air Force Red Arrows, the Italian , the French , and the Swiss Patrouille Suisse.

of some creative development And that, my air show friends (Editor’s Note: Due to the suc- within the air show industry. It and colleagues, is your chal- cess of our inaugural State of was a frank and honest assess- lenge…OUR challenge: embrac- the Industry Keynote Address, ment of the air show industry,” ing change and redirecting this ICAS has already made the de- this ICAS member wrote. “We wonderful business of ours to cision to include it again at the should all be working harder and meet the evolving entertain- 2016 ICAS Convention at the more cooperatively to produce ment expectations of our fans Paris Hotel, December 5-8.) events that are as exciting, and customers. Timing IS focused and entertaining as the everything. And now is the time highlight videos ICAS shows at to make the next great leap the convention each year.” in the transformation of our industry.

air shows 1Q 2016 33 2015 ICAS

WELCOME RECEPTION Convention The 2015 ICAS Convention kicked off with the traditional ICAS Welcome Reception. Always an op- Roundup portunity for air show colleagues to reconnect at the beginning of their time in Las Vegas, this year’s reception had a A PHOTO World War II Victory theme and many members dressed ESSAY the part. OPENING GENERAL SESSION Yvonne Camus provided the 2015 ICAS Convention’s opening keynote presentation. A Canadian adventurer who participated in and finished the Eco-Challenge ex- pedition race on the South Pacific island of Borneo, Camus provided a behind-the-scenes look at the grueling race that covered 325 miles over 11 days through jungles, rivers and oceans. She used her explanation of her experiences as an opportunity to pass along use- ful observations and advice that related directly to the challenges and opportunities faced by air show professionals every day. 2015 Convention ROUNDUP

EDUCATION SESSIONS The 2015 ICAS Convention included nearly 40 different education sessions on topics ranging from how to build and position an aerobatic box to “60 Social Media Tips in 60 Minutes.” In a post-convention survey, delegates rated the ed- ucation program as the best in nearly 20 years. “This is all part of the professionalization of our industry,” said ICAS President John Cudahy. “We are using the ICAS Convention to provide training and establish industry best practices. And the members clearly recognize that we are investing more resources into that process.”

SWORD OF SUBTERFUGE With tongue firmly positioned in cheek, ICAS President (right) John Cudahy presented the first – and, in all likelihood, last – ICAS Sword of Subterfuge to ICAS member, announcer and self-described gadfly Hugh Oldham (left). A staunch and vocal advocate of the air show industry, Oldham has long been a muckraker, pot-stirrer and troublemaker who is passionate about professionalizing the industry, improv- ing the entertainment value of air shows and reducing the number of fatal accidents in the business. The “award” is recognition of the work that he has done behind the scenes to make progress on all of those important goals. 2015 Convention ROUNDUP

EXHIBIT HALL Once again, convention delegates identified the exhibit hall as the most important aspect of the ICAS Convention. Nearly 63 percent of all del- egates in post-convention evaluations agreed or strongly agreed that, ‘…there was more business done on the exhibit hall floor during the 2015 ICAS Convention than at previous conventions,’ and 55.5 percent of exhibitors said that they conducted more business or much more busi- ness than they expected.

air shows 1Q 2016 37 2015 Convention ROUNDUP

air shows 1Q 2016 38 CHAIRMAN’S BANQUET The traditional Chairman’s Banquet provided convention delegates with an opportunity to put on their fancy dress, recognize top achievers in the business, and socialize one last time with their air show colleagues before heading home to continue the work of preparing for the 2016 air show season. air shows 1Q 2016 40 2015 Convention ROUNDUP

ICAS FOUNDATION AIR SHOW HALL OF FAME JOHN MOHR Just a year after his retirement as an air show performer, Stearman pilot extraor- dinaire John Mohr was inducted into the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame during the Chairman’s Banquet. The consummate entertainer and a past recipient of both the Showman- ship Award and the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, Mohr built his reputation over an air show career that spanned nearly four decades by getting every bit of performance available from a stock Stear- man and flying crowd-pleasing aerobatics very, very close to the ground.

RED BARON SQUADRON Thirteen of the sixteen pilots that flew for the Red Baron Squadron during its nearly 30-year run as the top civilian aerobatic team in North America were on hand at the Chairman’s Banquet for the team’s induction into the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame. For more than a quarter century, the team set the standard for sponsored air show acts and helped to define best practices in this segment of the air show industry.

“SONNY” EVERETT M.A. “Sonny” Everett (second from right) was also inducted into the ICAS Foun- dation Air Show Hall of Fame during the Chairman’s Banquet. Everett was recognized for his role as an announcer, author and air show industry advocate. He is shown here with ICAS Foundation Chairman Nancy Lowe (far right), air show announcer Danny Clisham (left) and ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame Selection Committee Chairman Steve Oliver (second from left).

air shows 1Q 2016 41 air shows 1Q 2016 42 2015 Convention ROUNDUP

DICK SCHRAM MEMORIAL COMMUNITY RELATIONS AWARD - NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION In recognition of the outstanding work that they did to make the Thunder of Niagara Air Show an effective tool for im- proving community relations, encourag- ing young people to consider a career in the military and providing tens of thou- sands of residents in the Niagara/Buffalo area with a world-class aviation enter- tainment event, the men and women at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station were presented with the 2015 Dick Schram Memorial Community Relations Award.

ICAS SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY The ICAS Board of Directors presented the 2015 Special Achievement Award to the government agencies, non-profit organizations and regional airports that overcame significant regulatory ob- stacles to make it possible for nearly five dozen World War II aircraft to fly down the National Mall and over the Na- tional World War II Memorial during the Arsenal of Democracy Capitol Flyover, on May 8, 2015, to celebrate the 70th WINGMAN AWARD - U.S. AIR anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) FORCE FIRE EMERGENCY Day. Individual organizations receiving SERVICES the award included the Federal Aviation In recognition of the work that they have done to Administration, Transportation Security change the protocol by which the Air Force responds Administration, Secret Ser- to air show accidents and incidents and the leader- vice, National Park Police, Friends of the ship position they have taken in helping to promote National World War II Memorial, Manas- that new protocol with other military and civilian sas Regional Airport, Culpeper Regional regulatory agencies, U.S. Air Force Fire Emergency Airport and Mike Ginter, the individual Services was presented with the 2015 ICAS - who helped organizers of the Arsenal of man Award during the ICAS Convention in Las Ve- Democracy flyover navigate a process gas. Based in large part on the Air Force’s adoption that many had deemed to be impossible. of this new protocol, ICAS expects the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the FAA to adopt similar requirements and finally address a problem that has plagued the air show community for many years.

air shows 1Q 2016 43 2015 Convention ROUNDUP

ART SCHOLL MEMORIAL SHOWMANSHIP AWARD - Air show performer Skip Stewart (shown here with his wife, Christina, and daughter, Skye) was recognized as the 30th recipient of the prestigious Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award at the annual ICAS Chairman’s Banquet. Presented each year to the act that best exemplifies the qualities of showmanship demonstrated by Art Scholl, the award has come to define the highest levels of excellence and profes- sionalism in the North American air show industry. Past recipients include Jimmy Franklin, , , Sean Tucker, the Red Baron Squadron, John Mohr, Kent Pietsch, Michael Gou- lian, Tora Tora Tora and Rob Holland. ICAS SWORD OF EXCELLENCE - DAN Stewart was recognized for his aggressive MCLAREN style of low-level, hard-core aerobatic Dan McLaren (left) was recog- flying that combines outstanding stick- nized as the 2015 recipient of the and- skills with the creativity of an ICAS Sword of Excellence. He is artist. shown here accepting the award from Jim Peitz, the 2014 Sword of Excellence recipient.

In his introductory remarks, former ICAS Board Chairman and 2010 recipient of the Sword of Excellence Larry Gallogly observed that McLaren has been a leader in the air show community for more than a quarter century, selflessly working to elevate the industry and serving in a number of capacities from chairman of the North East Council of Air Shows to chairman of the ICAS Board of Directors.

air shows 1Q 2016 44 POST-BANQUET SURVIVOR PARTY The newest tradition at the ICAS Conven- tion, the post-Chairman’s Banquet Survi- vor Party, provided all of our convention delegates with one last chance to interact with their peers and congratulate this year’s ICAS award recipients.

air shows 1Q 2016 45 2015 Convention ROUNDUP Many Thanks to Our 2015 ICAS Convention Speakers, Panelists and Moderators

Susan Amey JD Berentis Wayne Boggs Bill Braack Darcy Brewer Jennifer Brown Tim Butters

Yvonne Camus Christina Carey Bob Carlton LT Ryan Chamberlain Matt Chapman George Cline Danny Clisham

On behalf of all the 2015 ICAS Convention delegates who benefitted from your collective insights, analy- sis, expertise and opinions, ICAS would like to thank those individuals Robert Close Michelle Clougher Richard Cooper Julia Dacy Kim Dell who participated as speakers, panel- ists and moderators in the educa- tional programming conducted during the 2015 ICAS Convention, December 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The substance, success and reputa- tion of our annual convention is built around your willingness to Ed Downum Dennis Dunbar Richard Erie Bruce Erley Sue Gardner share information with your air show colleagues. And we appreciate it very much.

Greg Gibson Herb Gillen Michael Goulian Randy Harris CDR Mark Hendrickson air shows 1Q 2016 46 Fawn Ind Matt Jolley Bob Jones Brenda Kerfoot Ryan Kern Greg Koontz Ryan Kunkel

Gena Linebarger Ian Lundy Mark Magin Maj Eric Martinat Mike McCabe Scott McCartney Dan McLaren

Curtis McNeil Art Nalls Hugh Oldham Jim Peitz Ric Peterson Jim Podolske Mary Quigg

Bryan Regan Rob Reider Bill Roach Ralph Royce Dan Rozek Doug Rozendaal Jeffrey Shapiro

Allen Silver Joe Singerman Bill Snelgrove Bill Stein Stephanie Stricklen Brian Swidrovich Jim Tucciarone

Kevin Walsh Kerry Ward Jacquie Warda Stuart Weiss Marvona Welsh David White Mike Wiskus

air shows 1Q 2016 47

WHAT’S PAST IS PROLOGUE: Aircraft Innovation IN THE AIR SHOW INDUSTRY

BY MIKE BERRIOCHOA

Almost from the beginning of powered in part, because he would fly his lumber- flight, the airplane has been used to enter- ing stick and fabric machine to altitude and tain. And what we think is new and different push the nose straight down, pulling out, it in today’s air show world, likely as not, was was said, a scant 50 feet above the turf. first done decades ago. What has changed is technology. And with each technological While there is no way to know the precise improvement has come new opportunities, altitude at which he would pull out, this both to embrace the changes and move for- one stunt alone helped propel Beachey to ward, as well as to harken back in time. the forefront of the entertainment world. As other pilots tried to emulate Beachey, The Wright brothers’ first flight was straight they learned the hard way that he knew ahead. Imagine the thrill when they perfect- something they didn’t. And, eventually, even ed wing warping that allowed an airplane to Beachey himself pushed the envelope too far make a controlled turn. Wing warping gave and died in a tragic crash. way to newfangled devices called as turning became the norm. Then, along came Before there was Smoke-n-Thunder, before , who figured out how to do there was Shockwave, and before there was a a loop. And the rest is history. jet-powered school bus, the hottest race car driver on the planet, Barney Oldfield, was Lincoln Beachey, because of his daring challenging Beachey to races at air meets and stunts, became one of the highest paid other events all across the country. Oldfield entertainers in America (ah, for the good old was the first man to coax a car up to 60 miles days). Sitting out over the nose wheel with per hour and was every bit the showman as his massive V-8 pusher engine behind him, Beachey. When the two were on the same his aircraft looked more like a box kite on bill, a paying crowd was assured. Innovative steroids than an airplane. He was acclaimed, for its day. Commonplace today. air shows 1Q 2016 50 “He shaved every part down to the bone and literally tossed out most of the original design. He rebuilt every- thing and refined the engine so he could pull the airplane through all the tumbling and violent maneuvers that we are so used to today,” said Dorothy Cochrane, Curator of General Aviation, Aeronautics Depart- ment at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

By the time Loudenslager finished his modifications, only about ten percent of the original As science and engineering nity to off their advance- Akro airplane remained, evolv- began to be applied to aircraft ments to other aspects of ing into what he dubbed the La- design, there came a better aviation. For example, the quest ser 200 and named his “Beautiful understanding of aerodynam- for speed and efficiency in auto Obsession.” ics, center of gravity and all the racing has given us the clutch- forces of lift, drag and thrust that less manual transmission, four- Loudenslager was on the fore- affect how airplanes fly. Ama- wheel independent suspension, front of American monoplane teur homebuilders and fledgling high-performance tires, disc design, having little interest in startup companies led the devel- brakes, the dual overhead cam the popular Pitts Special biplanes opment of flying machines, but engine, and the list goes on. The that had swept the industry. most of the significant advance- closest that any performer has “The Laser had wood wings, and ments in early aircraft and power come to advancing general avia- the one-piece wood spars were plant design in the first half of tion technology was seven-time becoming hard to come by. We the 20th century came during U.S. Aerobatic Champion Leo had built and sold over 20 wood World War I and World War II, Loudenslager. wings for the Stephens Akro, as countries pressed designers but we were being encouraged To say that Loudenslager was to develop faster, stronger and to make composite wings and obsessed with development more lethal flying machines. As the material was becoming more of a world-class airplane and these wars wound down, many affordable. Extra had come out flying the perfect routine is a of the military aircraft became with a composite wing which serious understatement. The surplus and started showing up pushed us to develop the Edge former B-52 mechanic bought a in air shows, further fueling the 540,” said Eric Zivko, President Stephens Akro kit in 1970, when public interest in aviation and of Zivko, the company that de- he emerged from the U.S. Air air shows. signed and built the Edge 540. Leo Loudenslager’s Laser 200 Force and competed in his first “Beautiful Obsession” now hangs Innovation has fueled innova- aerobatic competition a year As Loudenslager worked with in the Udvar-Hazy Center, the tion within the air show world, later. He then set about modify- the folks at Zivko to develop Smithsonian Institution’s Na- but -- unlike auto racing -- air ing his Akro by removing every wings for the Edge, an idea for tional Air and Space Museum’s shows have had little opportu- bit of weight that he could. a revolutionary new design annex in Dulles, VA.

air shows 1Q 2016 51

FREE VIDEO REVEALS...

Use this Book to TOP SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Create Your Own Ultimate Air Show MISTAKES Marketing Machine You can now leverage 10,000 That Waste Your Time and Money! hours of experience spanning over 100 air shows worldwide. Take advantage of thoroughly "Social Media Doesn’t Work the Way You Think it Does. tested strategies to eliminate Many people think social media is free. It’s not. Many people think social media generates leads easily. It doesn’t. And many uncertainty from all your air people think social media is a silver bullet. Nope." show marketing.

Turner, Jamie. "News Flash: Social Media Doesn't Actually Work" AskJamieTurner. Jamie Turner, 26 Jan. 2014. Web.

FREE VIDEO REVEALS STRATEGIES USED BY ELITE MARKETERS! Discover wickedly effective strategies to maximize your social media efforts. These tested TOP GUN marketing strategies will drive your attendance and Get Your *FREE COPY TODAY (a $19.95 Value) at ticket sales! Get your FREE video at AirShowProfitSystem.com *Just pay Priority Shipping & Handling. This great offer expires air shows 1Q 2016 52 ® March 15, 2016 or while supplies last!

FREE VIDEO REVEALS...

Use this Book to TOP SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Create Your Own Ultimate Air Show MISTAKES Marketing Machine You can now leverage 10,000 That Waste Your Time and Money! hours of experience spanning over 100 air shows worldwide. Take advantage of thoroughly "Social Media Doesn’t Work the Way You Think it Does. tested strategies to eliminate Many people think social media is free. It’s not. Many people think social media generates leads easily. It doesn’t. And many uncertainty from all your air people think social media is a silver bullet. Nope." show marketing.

Turner, Jamie. "News Flash: Social Media Doesn't Actually Work" AskJamieTurner. Jamie Turner, 26 Jan. 2014. Web.

FREE VIDEO REVEALS STRATEGIES USED BY ELITE MARKETERS! Discover wickedly effective strategies to maximize your social media efforts. These tested TOP GUN marketing strategies will drive your attendance and Get Your *FREE COPY TODAY (a $19.95 Value) at ticket sales! Get your FREE video at AirShowProfitSystem.com *Just pay Priority Shipping & Handling. This great offer expires air shows 1Q 2016 ® March 15, 2016 or53 while supplies last! air shows 1Q 2016 54 Photo credit Caroline Sheen. began formulating in his mind which led to develop- was to be completed, Loudenslager suffered fatal injuries ment of the one-of-a-kind airplane that he dubbed the when the motorcycle he was riding was struck by a car “Shark.” “The Shark was ahead of its time. Leo’s goal near his home in Tennessee. He was hospitalized and was to develop his version of the ultimate airplane and never regained consciousness. “[On] the morning of it took a year of talking between us to decide how to do the accident, the wing was in the paint booth and we it, followed by another year of testing. The result was were preparing for the final assembly of the Shark when revolutionary,” Zivko said. Leo’s family called us and asked us to hold off. We never finished it and it was eventually donated to the Experi- The Shark used carbon fiber tubing joined with welded mental Aircraft Association museum with covering on titanium clusters. When finished, the weighed only half the fuselage so the tail linkage construction only 38 pounds, compared to 82 pounds for the standard would be visible. We would have loved to see it fly, but it Edge 540 which uses steel tubing. “Every part of Leo’s was so revolutionary that Leo was the only logical choice Laser that was not structural was drilled full of holes to be the pilot,” Zivko said. to make it lighter and all of the aluminum fairings and cowling were very thin. He carried this mentality into the In spite of the Shark never taking to the air, Zivko said design of the Shark,” Zivko said. The Shark incorporated newer airplanes are nearly capable of what Loudenslager composite wings and control surfaces, as well. wanted to do, so his influence continues to be felt.

And, as light and agile as the plane was destined to be, its most unique feature was the tail section. Both the hori- zontal and vertical stabilizers could be uncoupled, giving greater stick throw and 70 degrees of deflection during flight. “Leo’s intention was to be able to use power to go vertical, and then continuously flip the aircraft end- over-end, pivoting around the wing tips,” said Zivko. In addition, the airplane was to use a brand new Lycoming engine design and a composite Hartzel prop that would give a thrust-to-weight ratio exceeding one to one. Producing 1,480 pounds of thrust and an empty weight of 860 pounds meant Loudenslager could also accelerate The Shark was vertically. completed and donated to the EAA Unfortunately for Loudenslager and for the air show AirVenture Mu- industry, the Shark never flew. Just a month before it seum in July 2002.

air shows 1Q 2016 55 While the passion for innovation took Leo in lot with Sean Tucker to perfect a completely one direction, that same passion took Wayne new act,” Handley said. Handley in a similar, but separate direc- tion. Handley, who operated a crop dusting But, along the way, Handley was nagged by operation for many years, had gained fame the idea of doing something unprecedented flying competition as well as air shows in to improve his brand. “I came up with the a four-cylinder Pitts, at a time when Pitts same idea that Leo had…develop an air- aircraft were dominating the industry. He plane with a positive thrust-to-weight ratio.” was successful, but he wanted something And, with that concept, the idea for the different. Turbo Raven was born. “I wanted to be able to go vertical, hang it on the prop, then go “I was at the national aerobatic champion- up again,” he said. A simple idea, but not so ships in Texas in 1988, when I met Bob Jones simple to implement. “An idea stays a dream company I turned to for the engine wasn’t who was selling a kit called the Rebel 300. until you write it down and develop a plan interested and gave me no help, so I had to It was a six-cylinder monoplane and there to make it happen,” Handley said. find something different,” he said, and the was only one monoplane in competition. I project stalled. But his dream didn’t. was able to work with Jones to design the Like Loudenslager before him, Handley Eventually, Handley found an engine that modifications that I wanted. We stretched it turned to Zivko for help. Working with produced 750 horsepower and it all came enough to install a second seat and called it Zivko engineers, Handley was able to com- together. He found a sponsor who would the Rebel 2300. It took me two years of work mit his dream to paper and designed a new back him, stirred tremendous interest in the to be able to fly it at the same level of profi- airplane that would use a turbine engine air show community, and his dream became ciency that I had flown the Pitts. I was able that produced one thousand horsepower. a reality. Handley’s first year with the Turbo to develop new maneuvers and worked a But there was one big obstacle. While the design was there, the engine wasn’t. “The Raven was very successful, right up until air shows 1Q 2016 56 a mechanical problem with the propeller He was one of the first, with his Zar routine, tion flying the Sasquatch. caused him to pancake, while performing in to adopt a theme for his act. He was well Salinas, California, in 1999. Even though he known for his WACO Mystery Ship routine, Kyle is an accomplished performer in his proved the concept worked, the Turbo Raven and just as popular with stunt man Johnny own right and, learning from his dad’s vision never flew again. He has been approached Kazian walking his wing or transferring from to adopt contemporary themes developed several times to build a new, better version a speeding motorcycle or car onto a rope his Pirated Skies act, capitalizing on the of the airplane, but has declined. “It won’t be ladder slung beneath the WACO. Jimmy popularity of the Pirates of the Caribbean me, but there is tremendous entertainment would then fly him around the field and sling movies that starred Johnny Depp. “Unfor- value in such an airplane for anyone who him into a fire wall where he would emerge tunately, this industry does not embrace wants to pursue it,” he said. unscathed time after time. Crowds loved it. change well. I went through some of what Jimmy was also the only pilot willing to do Dad experienced. Initially, there was reluc- Heart surgeon Ray Vetsch of Joplin, Missouri lomceváks, tail slides, torque rolls and snap tance to hire us,” Kyle said. But it didn’t take may just be the one to do it. He had similar rolls with a wing walker on the top wing. long for the industry to catch up and the dreams when he fitted a turbine engine onto Franklins were again in demand all across a Sukhoi a few years ago. The results were “When Dad developed Zar, there was the country. “Pirated Skies was a big biplane impressive and his act has been well received skepticism about anyone liking it. He was act that evolved into the hottest act of 2010,” wherever he has flown. “It is an incred- trying to capitalize on America’s fascination he said. Kyle did many of the same maneu- ibly powerful airplane. The engine pro- with space flight and the Star Wars movie. vers as his father…torque rolls, tail slides, duces 3,400 pounds of thrust against a gross It turned out to be the hottest thing in the snap rolls, all with his wife, Amanda, on the weight of 2,200 pounds,” Vetsch said. air show industry,” said Jimmy’s son, Kyle top wing. He and Amanda concluded their Franklin. Zar wore a black costume with a act by crossing swords on the final pass, a While good in concept, Vetsch said there cape and a black helmet obscuring his face. simple idea that became an iconic symbol of were problems initially. The first engine he Kids would flock to him when he landed, imagination and contemporary interest. tried had issues going inverted and even demanding his autograph. Before long, other vertical. “I overcame that problem when I performers began to try costume ideas to turned to the Walter Engine Company, as add a new spark to their routines. “Dad’s they had developed an engine for Eastern ideas helped the industry get away from Bloc countries that could provide power in the jeans and t-shirts that most pilots wore. all positions. We learned from Wayne’s expe- And today, there is a lot more creativity in rience and were able to develop an airplane costumes and flight suits than ever before,” with an incredible performance envelope. said Kyle. You point it at the sky and it goes there,” Vetsch said. Then Jimmy did something totally unex- pected. With the help of Les Shockley, he Like Handley, Vetsch started flying air shows lashed a jet engine to the belly of one of his in a Pitts. Then he moved up to the Sukhoi WACO biplanes and put it out there at the and added the turbine engine. “It’s different 1999 ICAS Convention for everyone to see. than a flip-flop airplane. I’ve copied some Unfortunately, even among the shows who of Wayne’s maneuvers and learned not only knew him well, the industry wasn’t ready what to do, but what not to do. Many people for such a radical idea and Jimmy booked are quick to offer ideas for maneuvers, very few shows that year. But the shows that but some of them can really get you into did take a chance on this new idea were glad trouble,” he said. they did. It didn’t take long for word to get around that Jimmy had a winner and soon One of the most innovative pilots in the air he was riding a new wave of popularity that show business was the late Jimmy Franklin. is emulated today by John Klatt’s organiza-

air shows 1Q 2016 57 As Kyle has matured in the air show busi- Murphy in the years prior to World War II stay active in air shows while he was working ness, he has maintained his quest to try new had a pilot fitted an airplane so it could take on the airplane, so he created Otto, the heli- things…not so much to reinvent himself, off and land upside down. It was the mid- copter act that evolved into one of the most but to stay current. 1980s and, almost from the moment Hosk- popular air show acts in the world. “I stayed ing’s promotional literature started showing mostly in the western U.S. with Otto the first “Right now, most shows are still doing what in air show mail boxes (the Internet didn’t year, then started branching out as popular- they did 30 years ago,” Kyle says. “It bothers yet exist), the bookings started coming in. ity of the act grew,” Hosking said. But he me that we are so far behind the times. We always intended that Otto would be a stop have to step up our game and find unique The inspiration for Doubletake came from gap act until the Pitts was ready to fly. opportunities. We have to compete with Hosking watching Jimmy Franklin fly his high-tech movies, video games and an as- WACO at the Reno Air Races. “Jimmy did Even though installing on sortment of other entertainment options. an inverted ribbon pickup with the tail of top of the airplane had been done before, Technology has advanced, but there are fewer his airplane and I knew right then and there Hosking had no knowledge of it. There and fewer variety acts and we need more.” that I wanted to learn to do that. Only it was no Internet, and Hosking did as much seemed to me that if I was going to fly that research as he could to see if anyone else There are no rewards in this business with- close to the ground upside down, I should be had ever done it before, but he found out risk; and most of the risk, especially the able to land that way.” So he bought a Pitts nothing. Only later did he learn that Mike cost, falls on the shoulders of the perform- and set out to make his dream come true. Murphy had done something similar us- ers. If shows are reluctant to hire them, there ing a monoplane. The industry was more is little incentive to try something new or Hosking started flying conventional aerobat- than ready for Doubletake. Hosking soared different. A rare exception was Craig Hosk- ics with his Pitts to gain air show experience to prominence in his first year and very ing and the airplane he called Doubletake, and get his low level waiver. Then the plane quickly received the Art Scholl Memorial a Pitts S-2 with a robust set of landing gear went into the hangar where he installed Showmanship Award. mounted to the top wing. Not since Mike landing gear to the top wing. He wanted to

Craig Hosking’s Doubletake incorporated landing gear on the top wing.

Ball had once crewed for Carlton at a small show in Nebraska when he was 15-years-old. After that show, Carlton set Ball up on his first date with the waitress from dinner the Sunday night Photo credit Allen Ball. after the show. air shows 1Q 2016 58 It bothers me that we are so far behind the times. We have to step up our game and find unique opportunities. We have to compete with high-tech movies, video games and an assortment of other entertainment options. Technology has advanced, but there are fewer and fewer variety acts and we need more.

Part of Hosking’s motivation for an act like Doubletake for my needs.” Originally designed for use in auxiliary was to move the air show industry more toward family power units for Russian fighters and helicopters, the entertainment and away from so much of the hard core company was looking for new markets. “I came along aerobatics that most other pilots were doing. “Both Otto just as they were coming to market with it,” he said. and Doubletake were intended solely for entertainment, using an aerial stage. I was delighted to see acts like Zar, Carlton notes he wasn’t the first to mount a jet engine Smoke-n-Thunder, and the addition of pyro and more to a glider. “It was done in several decades ago,” theatrical acts rather than just pilotage,” he said. he said. And others had mounted jet engines on their gliders to keep them in the air, but the engines were not Soon the sirens of Hollywood lured Hosking away from powerful enough to launch the aircraft. air shows. Today, he flies for the movie industry where he has worked on a wide variety of shows including To date, Carlton has built two jet powered gliders and is Interstellar, Fast and Furious, Indiana Jones and many building a third one for a friend. He sees himself as part television commercials. of an evolution. “Earlier efforts were plagued by heavy engines that were old and unreliable. They were complex Innovation has also contributed to one of the best and hard to start. Modern equipment is clean, simple, known glider acts in the air show business. Bob Carlton sophisticated and reliable,” he said. fitted his Salto sailplane with a small jet engine, not to increase crowd appeal, but for practical reasons. “One of the problems with innovation is how hard it is to get the word out. A sailplane act can be a bit hard to “I performed as a straight glider act for 13 years, but sell, and a jet sailplane even harder. The more outra- often had to struggle to find tow pilots at some of the geous the idea, the more difficulty there is getting it shows,” Carlton said. While a lot of airports have glider accepted,” Carlton said. clubs on the field and have someone with a tow plane, Carlton said he found that tow pilots were reluctant to Carlton said there are additional innovations still to give up a weekend of towing regular customers just to come from his shop, but he’s mum on what they will tow his glider once a day during the show. be. He laments that newer, younger pilots generally don’t share the zeal for innovation that is felt by some His solution was to turn to the model airplane industry. of the older pilots. “We’ve seen a shift in pilot culture. “I started out using two model airplane jet engines, and Older pilots built their own airplanes, worked on them, it worked, but barely. I had to launch 20 minutes early designed them. Today, most new air show pilots buy a to get to altitude to start my routine. It became obvious production airplane and do little or none of the work that the concept worked, but I needed a bigger engine,” on them,” he said. Carlton believes the industry needs to Carlton said. break that mold and get pilots thinking about new ideas, or even resurrecting old ideas with a new twist. “The He started searching and found what he was looking for opportunities are there. We just need to take advantage from PBS in the Czech Republic. “This little engine gives of them.” me 250 pounds of thrust which is more than enough

air shows 1Q 2016 59 air shows 1Q 2016 60 AWARDS INNOVATION AND PROFESSIONALISM ICAS Presents Pinnacle Awards to Outstanding Air Show Industry Programs

ICAS presented platinum and gold Pin- nacle Awards to ten outstanding air show programs in six categories in front of nearly 1,000 industry professionals during a special awards luncheon at December’s convention.

Back for its second year, the ICAS Pinnacle Awards recognize performer, support service and air show organizer programs that demonstrate ingenuity, achievement and professionalism. The awards presentation makes these ideas available to the greater air show community to advance the industry and stimulate positive change.

This year’s recipients displayed a mix of technical and non-technical solutions, prac- tical application and marketable enhance- ments to the air show experience as well as individual brands.

“We began the Pinnacle Awards program in The 2015 ICAS Pinnacle Awards recipients 2014 to seek out and recognize our indus- were: try’s best and most innovative ideas,” said John Cudahy, ICAS president. “What we saw MILITARY PERFORMERS submitted this year were initiatives that are useful, practical, marketable, and most of all, PLATINUM RECIPIENT - CANADIAN can be adopted and adapted by every per- FORCES SNOWBIRDS, TANKCAM former, event organizer and support service In its 45th anniversary year, the Royal provider to enhance their business and bring Canadian Air Force Snowbirds earned the air shows and aviation to the greater com- Platinum Award in the Military Performer munities in which they do business.” Category for a device that they introduced A panel of air show industry subject matter during the 2015 air show season. To gener- experts assessed each entry based exclu- ate increased interest in aviation and pro- sively on the information contained in the mote their public affairs mission, the team submitted entry packet. Each submission installed a new device, the “TankCam,” was considered on its own merit and scored on the lead aircraft to capture close-up, individually on its purpose, innovation, high-definition video of the team in flight, feasibility, project planning and documenta- for both training and public relations tion, and overall execution. purposes.

air shows 1Q 2016 61 2015 Pinnacle AWARDS INNOVATION AND PROFESSIONALISM

The breathtaking, never-before-seen views generated throughout the year improved not only safety in flight, but also air show en- tertainment and the team’s connectivity with the general public. The smoke tank camera pod system provides two significant advantages.

For training and evaluation purposes, the new device provides close-up views of team members during training and perfor- mances, a perspective not generally available from ground-based cameras.

When combined with ground-based filming, the TankCam provides more detailed analysis of every performance and has greatly improved the effectiveness of post-flight debriefs.

The TankCam has also helped with the team’s public relations efforts. The breathtaking, never- Videos taken from the TankCam CIVILIAN PERFORMERS before-seen views generated have been extremely popular on the throughout the year improved PLATINUM RECIPIENT - GEICO SKYTYPERS, “IN FORMA- Snowbirds’ social media platforms, not only safety in flight, but TION” WEBISODE SERIES also air show entertainment contributing to the squadron’s and the team’s connectivity mission of showcasing the skill, pro- In a world full of other noise, performers working to build their with the general public. fessionalism and teamwork of the brand are engaging with the public and providing unparalleled members of the Canadian Forces. access to their fans. TankCam footage of a 15-aircraft formation involving the Snowbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels To build their brand, the GEICO Skytypers have put the power of taken earlier this year has received 500,000 views. the Internet to use with the creation of their “In Formation” series. These “webisodes” enable air show fans and curious bystanders The design for the camera pod was initiated in 2013, based on alike to feel as if they are a part of the team and see its inner work- an already proven smoke tank pod structure from the 1970s, and ings. Ranging in length from four to ten minutes, these episodes features state-of-the-art, internally-powered GoPro cameras. are released every three to four weeks throughout the season to After nearly two years of engineering and testing, the Snowbirds keep fans connected with the team. received airworthiness approval prior to spring training in April 2015. The smoke tank camera pod system is installed on the The series has covered a number of subjects both of general inter- Snowbird 1 aircraft, the Team Lead position. Multiple GoPro est and, specifically, about the team. Beginning with an episode cameras create a panoramic side-to-side view looking rearwards, called “My Favorite Skytyper,” which introduces each of the team capturing video of the entire formation through a clear acrylic members, the episodes continue with informative episodes about dome. the development of the team’s air show routine, how they do sky typing, and several other “insider” topics. They finished with an Captain Maciej Hatta, Snowbird 6 outer right wing pilot, is the episode called “A Day in The Life” which allowed fans to follow the brain behind the editing and production of all videos and photos Skytypers through a long day at an actual air show. related to Snowbird social media posts. On top of his normal du- ties of Snowbird pilot and training , he worked countless The series has also helped the Skytypers showcase their sponsor. hours editing the videos and pictures captured by TankCam and GEICO sees direct value as its conversion rate to new policies and delivered professional quality production at every single show renewals for air show fans and spectators is significantly above that site at which the team performed in 2015. of non-fans, and the team’s social media connections grow every

air shows 1Q 2016 62 2015 Pinnacle AWARDS INNOVATION AND PROFESSIONALISM

time they release a new episode. The webi- Colyer has made both minor and major change: he bought a second airplane and sodes have allowed the team’s fans to get adjustments to the way he conducts his restored it to look just like his first T-33. a peek behind the curtain, giving viewers business that, together, have put his goal This means he can be anywhere in the inside access to the team and the air show within reach. U.S. easier, faster and more economically. industry. Instead of leap-frogging one jet across the He has tweaked his marketing and advertis- country at 350 gallons an hour, and having GOLD RECIPIENT - GREG COLYER, ACE ing materials to raise his visibility through- to pick just the right shows to make a trip MAKER AIRSHOWS, OVERALL BUSI- out North America. By establishing a clear work, now all he has to do is decide if he’s NESS PLAN brand and putting that brand in front of available on any given show’s date. Though event organizers early and often, he avoided Colyer’s fixed costs went up for hangar There is perhaps no more elusive goal for the sometimes long introductory period space, insurance, and maintenance, his an air show performer than profitability. that most new performers are forced to flight hours and fuel costs have dropped, Greg Colyer has generated and used a tool endure. offsetting any increases and securing Ace for getting closer to that goal faster. During Maker Airshows’ long-term profitability. his first six years in the air show business, And Colyer also made a more significant

air shows 1Q 2016 63 air shows 1Q 2016 64 2015 Pinnacle AWARDS INNOVATION AND PROFESSIONALISM

MILITARY AIR SHOWS AND opportunities for recruiters to attend the OPEN HOUSES air show and meet with job seekers, show PLATINUM RECIPIENT - MARINE organizers involved two influential, local CORPS AIR STATION (MCAS) BEAU- organizations: Gulfstream Aerospace and FORT, SOUTH CAROLINA, TRANSI- the Transitional Workforce Educational TIONING PERSONNEL SPONSORSHIP Assistance Collaborative, or TWEAC. RECRUITMENT PROGRAM In 2015, Gulfstream Aerospace’s commit- Military downsiz- ment to veteran employment led them to ing is pushing more bring their recruiting department to meet service men and with transitioning service members on- women into the site at the event. civilian workforce. TWEAC fully sponsored an active-duty Between three Navy pavilion where service members and and Marine Corps installations in Beaufort their families could view the event in a County, South Carolina, approximately premier area with covered seating and 1,000 Marines and Sailors transition out MID-SIZE CIVILIAN AIR light refreshments. The TWEAC execu- of active-duty service each year. They are SHOWS (MORE THAN tive director and a representative from 15,000, LESS THAN 35,000 leaving the military with tremendous skills the local community college were on-site SPECTATORS) in aeronautics, logistics, leadership and during the show to offer guidance about PLATINUM RECIPIENT - MINNESOTA management. Many would prefer to stay their services. AIR SPECTACULAR, ARTIFICIAL SHOW in the local area, but with limited employ- LINE ment options, most leave for opportunities Not only did these unique sponsorship elsewhere. arrangements provide an additional Constructing an artificial show line can take $12,500 in revenue to the MCAS Beaufort significant time and many volunteers to The MCAS Beaufort Air Show has helped Air Show, but they proved to be equally install and remove. bridge the gap between community em- beneficial to our transitioning service ployers and transitioning military mem- members looking for employment and to The layout of the Mankato Regional Airport bers. By developing unique sponsorship the local community. is such that the primary runway surface cannot be used for the military jet demon- stration team’s show line. Some air shows use plastic and stakes or weights to construct the artificial show line. It takes a significant number of man-hours, typically volunteers, to install and remove the 40 foot by 5,000 foot show line. High winds can make instal- lation difficult and may require maintenance to fix areas that get blown around. In ad- dition, the area needed for the artificial line in Mankato would directly impact nearly five acres of agricultural crops. Compensat- ing the farmer for lost revenue adds several thousand dollars to show costs. The incon- venience to the farmer can also stress the event’s community relations.

air shows 1Q 2016 65 2015 Pinnacle AWARDS INNOVATION AND PROFESSIONALISM

GOLD RECIPIENT - DULUTH By creating the “primer AIRSHOW, AIR SHOW PHO- course” and working with pro- TOGRAPHY AND VIDEOG- fessional, well-known aviation RAPHY PRIMER COURSE photographers and videogra- phers, the Duluth Airshow was As a local television station able to develop an educational completed work on a 60-minute tool and saw a significant air show documentary, orga- increase in both amateur and nizers of the Duluth Airshow professional photography The Minnesota Air Spectacu- ers are equipped with precision found that some of the aviation and videography at the show. lar organizers came up with a navigation systems, the stripe still photos and video foot- In the process of developing unique solution to use an agri- could be accurately located and age were flawed. To solve the these educational options, cultural sprayer to apply athletic applied in a straight line without problem, air show organizers they were able to create three paint to create the flight line that the use of a surveyor. After the hosted a professional photogra- separate revenue sources, reduces the costs, reduces vol- paint is loaded by two people, pher roundtable and developed including the educational unteer man-hours and improves one person can apply the paint a primer on how to effectively Photography Primer Course pilot safety. and create the line in less than shoot air shows. fees, Photo Tour Ticket sales, half a day. A small ag sprayer and DVD sales as a result. A large agricultural sprayer can mounted on an all terrain In the process, they developed lay down a 90-foot wide stripe in vehicle can be used for touch up a classroom photo and video one pass, visible to a pilot from if rain or other weathering oc- program, creating a new rev- ten miles away. To cover the curs before the show. The paint enue source and an important 200,000-square-foot line, they lasts about two weeks and slowly learning opportunity for aspir- used 300 gallons of water-based disappears by natural weather- ing photographers and videog- athletic paint, at about $10.00 ing, again saving additional raphers. Then, for an additional per gallon, diluted by one-half. man-hours in clean-up. This fee, organizers developed an ex- The diluted paint can be more common-sense innovation saved clusive access photo tour which easily applied with large spray the show thousands of dollars, created another unexpected nozzles operated at high pres- hundreds of man-hours and revenue source. sure. And, because newer spray- enhanced pilot safety. air shows 1Q 2016 66 LARGE CIVILIAN AIR SHOWS (MORE THAN 35,000 SPECTATORS) PLATINUM RECIPIENT - CALIFORNIA CAPITAL AIRSHOW, YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM available through education and Using educational programming training in science, technology, as a tool to increase community engineering and math. Not only engagement in a local air show will children around the world is a significant and positive step benefit, but air shows will also forward all by itself. But the Cali- benefit with greater sponsorship fornia Capital Airshow (CCA) involvement, media exposure has used this education initiative and a deeper relationship with as a tool to bring focus and atten- the community all year. tion to their event all year long. A show within a show, interac- Capital has played an important students in school districts in the The process started with one tive exhibits and displays such as leadership role within the air Fort Worth area, furthered the air event over five years ago, and the -- Space & Aviation LaunchPad, show community, showing the show’s impact with local school excitement, staff and volunteer Dream Big Pavilion, Lift Off to industry another way in which districts and community organi- bandwidth, as well as funding a Learning Adventure, and Posi- its events can be used to moti- zations, while also educating the for the programs grew over time tive Altitude: A Chance to Give vate and inspire. general public about aviation’s as the excitement and exposure Back -- have grown substantially impact on North Texas. GOLD RECIPIENT - ALLI- grew. CCA’s increased com- each year. By clearly identify- ANCE AIR PRODUCTIONS, By identifying regional school munity engagement through ing demand through feedback COMMUNITY OUTREACH districts with which to partner educational programming is forms and spectator surveys, the CAMPAIGN and focusing on districts with a creative departure from the show developed programming growing or established career industry norm with a broader that attracted more families and The air show community’s most education tracts in aviation, the focus than one weekend a year. encouraged them to stay at the successful events are those that Alliance show developed a pro- Although the annual air show show longer. Sponsors jumped form a strong, meaningful con- gram centered around aviation- is a crucial part of the organiza- in to support these initiatives nection with the communities based activities for students, and tion’s vitality, these year-round and provided funding to create in which they are held. The Bell special media relations opportu- programs have become a valu- more attractions…which at- Fort Worth Alliance Air Show nities for educators. able tool to accomplish their tracted even more families. is consistently one of the air overall mission to inspire the show industry’s very best. And, Not only have California Capi- future. The show’s year-round show organizers are focused on tal’s activities made a difference programs have helped to change continually improving its com- in the lives and futures of young the community’s perception of munity relationships. the air show industry as some- people, but the show’s STEM thing much more than weekend programming has increased Together with a local market- entertainment, but also a hands- visibility for the event, reduced ing agency, the Alliance team on STEM classroom that inspires advertising and marketing costs, developed an innovative commu- youth by introducing them to and increased show attendance. nity outreach campaign, which the challenges and opportunities And along the way, California reached the families of 120,000

air shows 1Q 2016 67 2015 Pinnacle AWARDS INNOVATION AND PROFESSIONALISM

To build excitement, the team SUPPORT SERVICE final stage of the restoration ef- backers contributing $46,555; coordinated school event dis- PROVIDERS fort. But additional funding was and direct traffic with 159 back- counts and behind-the-scenes PLATINUM RECIPIENT - needed to finally put the aircraft ers contributing $51,054. tours for partner groups, lever- DOC’S FRIENDS, B-29 “DOC” back in the air. Doc’s Friends aged sponsor relationships with began preliminary research The team relied heavily on email, RESTORATION AND KICK- website and social media to the North Texas aviation and STARTER CAMPAIGN into Kickstarter crowdfunding aerospace industry, and orga- policies, best practices and ex- spread the word of Doc’s need nized a special school day at the After sitting in the Mojave Desert ample projects in June. It was an for pledges. The social campaign event’s Friday practice show. for 42 years, the restoration of intensive four-month planning reached a national scale by way this magnificent B-29 Superfor- and preparation process. With of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube The education-based commu- tress began in 2000. Since then, the specific goal of increasing and the Doc’s Friends website. nity outreach program helped thousands of aircraft parts have support for this program among The team focused additional generate more than 50 million been donated and refurbished, the general public, Doc’s Friends efforts in Wichita, Kansas, and media impressions, attracted and more than 300,000 volunteer launched a Kickstarter campaign surrounding areas. Other forms national media attention and re- hours have been invested toward to raise more than $137,000 in of media were digital banner cord attendance of 60,000 people bringing “Doc” back from the less than a month. They sup- ads, posters, newspaper ads and on the show’s opening day, and brink of destruction. The effort ported this unique fundraising billboards. is being featured in District Ad- drive with an unprecedented signifies the culmination of 70 It now appears likely that Doc ministration Magazine, the most promotional campaign that years of history, passion for avia- will finally return to the air early widely received, most regularly included press releases, website tion, and expert marketing. in 2016. Although specific plans read publication for K through content, social media posts, and for the aircraft have not yet been 12 district-level school leaders During the last two years, Doc’s advertising. Within 30 days, on finalized, Doc will serve as a trav- nationwide. Friends, a Wichita-based non- October 30, 2015, the campaign eling museum and exhibition. Be- profit organization, has led the had raised nearly $160,000 from cause of the inspirational effort of more than a thousand different many different people spanning supporters, half of whom were two decades, millions of people engaging in the project for the around the country will be able first time. The success of the so- to see Doc in person and gain cial campaign is evident through a richer understanding of the the top three referrers: Facebook sacrifices America and Americans with 214 backers contributing made during the Second World $14,816; B-29doc.com with 180 War to secure freedom.

air shows 1Q 2016 68 GOLD RECIPIENT - TENFIVE PRODUCTIONS, LIVE AIR- SHOW, THE APP

TenFive Productions, LLC’s entry will change the way spectators experience air shows and it comes in the form of a mobile applica- tion called Live Airshow.

Beta tested at this year’s West Star Aviation Grand Junction Air Show, over 5,000 spectators downloaded and used the app during the two-day event. Proprietary camera systems were installed in the aircraft of five performers. Then, during their routines, the system fed video through an on-site network, and users literally saw what the performers were seeing in real-time. No lag. No delay.

Through the app’s scheduling information, users can follow a link to the streaming video of the current performance. The app pro- vides spectators with live point-of-view streaming, scheduling, static display, sponsor and vendor information. Air show organizers can also use the app to reach spectators before they leave for the event by providing up-to-the-minute directions, traffic and parking infor- mation to cultivate a positive experience from beginning to end.

air shows 1Q 2016 69 air shows 1Q 2016 70 Short FINAL NEWS FROM THE FIELD John Mohr Expresses His Gratitude for Hall Induction

2015 ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of “I want to thank all of ICAS for the honor Fame inductee John Mohr wasn’t able to of induction into the air show Hall of Fame. attend the convention’s Chairman’s Banquet. I was saddened to not be able to attend He was tending to more important business, the banquet that night for the induction his wife Lyn’s health. ceremony. It was wonderful to see so many of our air show friends the day we arrived and Just before the 2015 ICAS Convention we were so looking forward to the banquet Chairman’s Banquet Lyn became ill and that night. A special thanks to Warren Pietsch was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital. Mohr is for accepting the award on my behalf and to happy to report that after extensive testing Kent and Marnie Pietsch for staying with us and visits to multiple medical specialists, in the emergency room that night. Thanks Lyn appears to be healthy and has recov- to Teresa Stokes for the beautiful job she did ered from the symptoms she exhibited in on the plaque artwork. In closing, I would December. like to say, once again, what an honor it is to Warren Pietsch represented John be inducted into the ICAS Foundation Hall Since he wasn’t able to express his apprecia- Mohr during the Hall of Fame of Fame. I am truly humbled by it. Lyn and I tion to his friends and colleagues regard- induction, saying, “It’s an honor for have so many wonderful memories of all the ing his induction into the Hall of Fame in all of us to know him.” years in the air show business and we miss person, he humbly asked ICAS if he could our air show friends and family very much.” include a few words in this issue of the magazine. Here are Mohr’s words, unedited, Thank You, in their entirety: John and Lyn Mohr

air shows 1Q 2016 71 Short FINAL NEWS FROM THE FIELD

U.S. Air Force Return to Convention Signals Long-Term Consistency

he 2015 ICAS Conven- optimism and excitement in tion saw 235 individuals every facet of our business and T representing 60 U.S. because of the Air Force’s com- Air Force (USAF), Air National mitment, our members have an Guard, and joint base com- improved ability to plan and mands, an increase of 167 execute events that achieve our percent and 87.5 percent over respective goals.” 2014 convention participation, respectively. Over 18 percent To achieve their multi-faceted of 2015 convention attendees mission of demonstrating represented USAF units. And, American air power, recruit- for the first time in four years, ing, community relations, ICAS offered the Air Force Open education, and honoring those “The Air Force is pleased to first dream of being a pilot; House Workshop which drew who have served or are cur- be able to open the aperture we want to continue inspiring 168 attendees. rently serving takes the U.S. in 2016 to provide additional that passion while showing Air Force’s full commitment. support to air shows in the U.S. taxpayers the importance of “Both of our organizations With the limitations brought and Canada. As the nation’s the air power the Air Force have an inter-connected on by sequestration beginning air service, we recognize the brings to the table. Despite mission to reach the general to ease, the air service will now importance of demonstrating fiscal challenges the last several public and bring aviation to begin to rebuild their relation- our capabilities in communi- years, it is critical we remain communities across North ship with the public and dem- ties across North America,” said connected with the American America,” said ICAS President onstrate the capabilities and Jennifer Bentley, Chief, Public public and reinforce their trust John Cudahy. “The high level level of readiness the American Engagement, Air Force Public and confidence in the Air Force of military participation at people expect from their armed Affairs. “It is at these air shows and its most important asset the convention has generated services. that many young children -- Airmen.”

OTTO the Air Show Helicopter Goes to the U.K.

fter 15 years as a the United Kingdom. Dur- Mohr, featuring wingwalker staple in the air ing their time at OTTO’s and stuntman, the late Todd A show community controls, Roger and his wife Green. With Roger as the pilot and a member of ICAS since Pauline toured the world tak- and Pauline the announcer 2000, Roger Buis has handed ing OTTO to new heights by OTTO lit up the skies and the flight controls of OTTO adding a patriotic night show, entertained air show fans all the Air Show Helicopter the first U.S. helicopter-glider over the U.S., the United Arab over to Brendan O’Brien of tow with Bob Carlton, and Emirates, , Canada and Brendan’s Flying Circus in an aerial transfer with John Australia.

air shows 1Q 2016 72 Short FINAL NEWS FROM THE FIELD

de Havilland DH-115 The de Havilland DH-115 Vampire in its original paint scheme. As of this Vampire Adds Unique publication’s printing, Conley’s plane was in its final stage of restoration and New Offering to paint and will include black and yellow Air Show Circuit invasion stripes on the wings and tail.

n an era when variety challenges the tried-and-true, when there are over 300 I television channels to surf and the aver- age iPod owner has 7,160 songs, movies and videos in their library, air show organizers are seeking new ways to grab the attention of spectators, and performers are stepping up to provide the variety people want.

Cue Jerry Conley, whose recent purchase of a post-World War II-era de Havilland Vam- pire created vibrations across the air show community as news of his intentions with He refers to his new act as, “a history show the aircraft circulated around the 2015 ICAS and rock concert.” Continental Air Show Convention. Productions will produce the soundtrack and narration, which will take air show “We’re going to paint it the original green spectators on a ride through military his- and gray military scheme with black and yel- tory. “The routine will begin with music low invasion stripes, so it’s going to be very from the ‘40s when the Vampire was first interesting to look at,” said Conley. “The [air produced, and take us through each de- show] industry needs new stuff. The Vam- cade and conflict from World War II to the pire is one of the most unique airplanes out present with period music to honor those there and none currently fly on the North who have served and who are currently American air show circuit.” serving,” added Conley.

Not only is the Vampire cool looking and After a ten-year run with his Red Star and fast, he added, but he believes it will help The Dragon act, Conley thought it was teach our kids some history. “This jet is so time for a change. unique and has such an interesting history that I think kids will pay attention to it,” The Vampire, which is in the final phases Conley said. “I’ll perform all of the maneu- of restoration and painting in Ogden, will vers the aircraft has the ability to handle head back to Florida where it was origi- within my card limits which will hopefully nally purchased to make its air show debut entertain and educate those watching.” this April at Sun ‘n Fun.

air shows 1Q 2016 73 Short FINAL NEWS FROM THE FIELD

U.S. Military to Increase 2016 Air Show Participation

fter a sequestration-driven U.S. AIR FORCE Though the Air Force hasn’t completely hiatus, the return of the military lifted their static display restrictions, The Thunderbirds’ release of a new two- as full ICAS Convention par- they are increasing the limit for civilian A year scheduling cycle at the ICAS Conven- ticipants was a welcome sight to many. air shows this season to four aircraft per tion’s opening general session created both Having the military involved in the air show. However, individual squadrons are excitement and relief as that development show industry’s main event represents responsible for creating a budget allot- will allow for extended planning time for significant opportunities for every facet ment to have their aircraft participate. air show organizers. The move also signals of our business. During the U.S. Navy and Co-located Air National Guard and a purposeful shift in the Air Force’s public U.S. Air Force forums at the 2015 conven- Reserve Units can tow aircraft over to the outreach efforts by committing to air show tion, representatives from both services display area and not count against the four participation two years in advance. outlined their plans for increasing 2016 air aircraft limit. In 2016, there will be no show support. The Air Combat Command Aerial Events limitations on U.S. Air Force static display (ACC) single-ship F-22 and F-16 demon- aircraft at military air shows, including U.S. NAVY stration teams will each support 20 shows military shows in Canada. The F/A-18C Hornet and F/A-18E/F Super this year. As standard protocol, shows will The U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue para- Hornet tactical demonstration teams from be prioritized based on recruiting oppor- chute team currently has eight air shows VFA-106 based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, tunities, crowd size, location, and air field on their 2016 schedule. and VFA-122 at Lemoore, California, suitability and past support. respectively, will collectively participate in 46 air shows this year, more than double the number of 2015 shows. To maximize 2015 ICAS CONVENTION MILITARY PARTICIPATION the U.S. Navy’s visibility and recruiting ef- forts, the single-ship demo teams intend to 339 Registered Military Delegates as of December 10 (26% of all delegates) only perform at shows where the Blue An- 104.2% Increase in Military attendance over 2014 gels are not appearing, the exception being VFA-106’s home show at NAS Oceana. By 94 Military entities represented the date of this publication’s printing, the 168 Air Force Open House Workshop attendees single-ship demo schedules had not been finalized. The USAF heavy bombers are all now The Leap Frogs will perform at 27 events The popular USAF Heritage Flight operated under the Air Force Global Strike this year. Their recently released schedule program will return in 2016 with many Command (AFGSC) Aerial Events. GSC will broken down includes: four air shows, of the familiar warbirds and pilots from be accepting requests for flyover support, ten Navy Weeks (some of which coincide years past. The number of Heritage and filling them as unit schedules and budget with air shows), and seven sporting events Flights may increase as well, though de- allow. The command will consider the event with the remaining six being capabilities tails are still to come. Adding buzz to the type, event size, geographic location and demonstrations, graduations, or recruiting program’s return is the addition of the whether the event is a good venue to promote tours. F-35 Lightning II (JSF) in select flights. the Air Force mission. It’s also important to The ACC F-22 and F-16 demonstration note that after submitting Form 2535, send Tailhook Legacy Flights, which pair Navy schedule and a preliminary Heritage a request email directly to the bomb wings warbirds with current fighters, will return Flight support schedule could be avail- and the AFGSC Aerial Events headquarters as this season and all restrictions on U.S. able as early as February 16. Navy static displays have been lifted. soon as possible. They recommend at least 60 days’ notice so unit schedulers can determine if the event is supportable. air shows 1Q 2016 74 Short FINAL NEWS FROM THE FIELD

Have You Met Kevin Walsh

echni- ideas about air shows on their member’s perspective, I want to we push forward.” cally, head,” Walsh said as an impish ensure the stability of the orga- T he’s grin took over his face. “Top nization by looking at the big Walsh does not anticipate been a part of rotors and afterburners only, picture, thinking and planning any significant changes to the the air show this year. There will be aircraft strategically, and by continuing long-term goals or objectives of business since in Ypsilanti that won’t be seen to enable our ICAS headquarters ICAS during his tenure as board 1974 when his flying anywhere else in the U.S. staff as they work on the mem- chairman and sees the air show father was an in 2016. It’s going to challenge bers’ behalf.” industry heading in a very posi- air show event the notion of what an air show tive direction already as profes- organizer. But officially, Kevin traditionally is.” Walsh sees the aggressive execu- sionalization is on the rise. “The Walsh has conducted his own tion of ICAS’s Five-Year Strategic more professionalized our in- business in the industry for Because he doesn’t have enough Plan as one of the most im- dustry gets, the better, I believe,” nearly 25 years as the Owner to do already, Walsh recently portant items on his to-do list. said Walsh. “The more we can of Wingman Events, execu- added ICAS Board Chairman to “We’ve already made a great deal present our product to the public tive director of the Yankee Air his resume` after taking the reins of progress,” he said. “Each of the in a highly professional manner, Museum and event director for from outgoing chairman, Ralph four main parts of the plan has the more we will see our op- Thunder Over Michigan, which Royce, at the 2015 convention. seen movement and has reached portunities expand by bringing will carry the theme “He- milestones. Now is probably corporate sponsorships, new and “Our business is experienc- loTown USA,” this year. a good time to take a look at unique offerings for spectators, ing a lot of change right now,” some of our goals and see if any and events that are even more “We’re going to turn people’s said Walsh. “And from a board adjustments might be in order as safe than they are now.”

“That’s All Brother” Preparing for Life after D-Day

he transport aircraft in the fall, the restoration pro- that led the D-Day gram began. T invasion of Normandy, France, more than 70 years ago This ‘heavy engineering’ phase was discovered in an aircraft of the work will include treat- boneyard in Wisconsin last year. ment of extensive airframe The airplane was slated to be cut corrosion, and is expected to apart and remanufactured as a last at least through the sum- modern turbo-prop; however, mer of 2016. “That’s All Broth- the Commemorative Air Force er” will be a signature part of (CAF) launched a Kickstarter the CAF’s collection of 162 funding campaign on June 4, historic aircraft, its national 2015, to save the plane from education programs and plans being scrapped for parts. Within for a new museum attraction 48 hours, the CAF obtained in Dallas. The airplane will also plans to fly the aircraft to The organization has set a fund- their goal of $75,000 in dona- be on public display at EAA Europe in the summer of 2019 raising goal of $300,000 this year tions to acquire the plane from AirVenture Oshkosh this July to participate in the 75th an- and contributions are welcome Basler Turbo Conversions. Then, 23 through 31 and the CAF niversary of D-Day. at www.thatsallbrother.org.

air shows 1Q 2016 75 Short FINAL NEWS FROM THE FIELD

ICAS Foundation News BY: NANCY LOWE, CHAIRMAN, ICAS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brent Blue MD of Aeromedix.com Without all of the wonderful volunteers willing to show up, set up, and be pres- Fred Edwards from the Army Aviation ent throughout the ICAS Convention, the Heritage Foundation ICAS Foundation would not be able to conduct such a fundraiser and provide the Bill Gordon benefits it allows. The helping hands that Jerry Kerby of the Black Diamond Jet Team made it possible deserve a thank you for their willingness to give their time and en- LaVone Kay from the CAF Redtail Squad- ergy during a long week in Las Vegas. The ron A NOTE OF THANKS volunteers at the 2015 ICAS Foundation booth included: The ICAS Foundation Board of Directors Christina Olds and volunteers recognize all those who Alison Zawada Norm Laudermilch from the Culpeper Air donated and participated in the ICAS Fest Foundation Foundation’s fundraising efforts at the Barb Long 2015 ICAS Convention. If you purchased Lillian Lyons of Drivenpunk Fused Glass Bill Lowe a 50/50 raffle ticket, bought an item from the Buy ‘n Fly, made a cash donation, or Kyle Franklin and Franklin’s Flying Circus Danny Clisham had the winning bid for a silent auction John Cudahy and ICAS item, your contribution made a difference. Gene and Jackie Ruka ICAS members helped to raise a total of Jacquie Warda of Jacquie B Airshows Janine Henderson $9,312.00 to help the ICAS Foundation continue to support you through the ICAS Kent Pietsch and the Jelly Belly Candy Co Jeff and Sandy Parnau Foundation’s Family Fund, Scholarships, John Bowman Archives Program, Educational Program- Joanne Nortley ming, and Air Show Hall of Fame. Wanda Martin and the Ladies for Liberty John and Kip Bowman Member generosity to support the ICAS of Patty Wagstaff Aviation Jonathan Harris Foundation is crucial to its ability to fund Synergy its many programs, and the support goes Mike Biehn beyond the cash donations and purchases. Kayla Segerstrom of RotorWashMedia The ICAS Foundation Board of Directors Rose McComb extends their gratitude to all of the gener- Neal Darnell and Shockwave Thank you all for a successful 2015 and a ous 2015 silent auction donors for their Joe Radosky of Signature Flight Support successful 2015 ICAS Convention for your in-kind donations: ICAS Foundation! Allen Silver of Silver Parachute Sales and Service

Captain R. Scott McMillan and United Airlines

LM Sawyer of Wild Blue Rodeo

air shows 1Q 2016 76 Short FINAL NEWS FROM THE FIELD

SHOW ME THE success of our air show indus- ICAS Foundation Board Chairper- MONEY! try and our ICAS members’ son Nancy Lowe receives a check The ICAS Foundation Board of experiences. The many facets of for $5,000 from the Intel Oregon Directors and the Fundraising the air show industry the ICAS International Air Show before the Committee are already hard at Foundation promotes are crucial 2015 ICAS Convention Pinnacle work making plans for not only to the continued growth of our Awards Luncheon. fundraising efforts at the 2016 industry, and the foundation can ICAS Convention, but for only be as strong as the support fundraising throughout the en- it receives from the ICAS mem- tire year and beyond. It will take bers and community. the help of many ICAS members If you have ideas you would like to reach the goals set forth for to share with the ICAS Founda- the ICAS Foundation this year tion Fundraising Committee or by both the ICAS Foundation want to assist in any way, please Board of Directors and the ICAS don’t hesitate to contact Lunar Board of Directors. The two Sawyer at Wild Blue Rodeo, LLC boards will be working together — [email protected] to ensure that the foundation continues to be a contributing Together, let’s grow our ICAS partner with a thriving fundrais- Foundation, ICAS, and the air ing drive that adds to the overall show industry!

air shows 1Q 2016 77 air shows 1Q 2016 78 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact 2016-01-09 Cable Air Show Upland, CA 2016-01-10 2016-01-16 Imperial Aviation Day Imperial, CA 2016-01-16 2016-01-21 Bahrain International Sakhir Air Base, 2016-01-23 Airshow Awali, Bahrain 2016-01-23 Classics of the Sky - Tauranga, New 2016-01-23 Tauranga City Airshow Zealand 2016-02-06 Buckeye Air Fair Buckeye, AZ 2016-02-06 Clark Field, 2016-02-11 Philippine International Hot Pampanga, 2016-02-14 Air Balloon Fiesta Philippines - Vertigo Airshows 2016-02-13 BRO David Hughston AIR FIESTA 2016 - Texas T-Cart Airshows 2016-02-14 Brownsville, TX 956-541-8585 - CAF/RGV Wing WBCA Stars & Stripes Air - Redline Air Shows 2016-02-14 LRD Nino Cardenas Show Spectacular sponsored - Ace Maker Airshows 2016-02-14 Laredo, TX 956-722-0589 by Miller Lite - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-02-27 Plant City Planes, Trains & Plant City, FL 2016-02-27 Automobiles Alejandro Parra 2016-02-29 Acapulco Winter Fiesta MMAA 011-52-744-484- 2016-03-06 Fly-In Acapulco, Mexico 5220 / 011-52-744 2016-03-08 Creech AFB Appreciation Indian Springs, NV 2016-03-08 Day - Sky Soldiers - AeroShell Aerobatic Team - Paul Schulten Eagle Airshow - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 2016-03-11 TIX - Mohawk Air Shows Bob Boswell TICO Warbird Air Show 2016-03-13 Titusville, FL - F-16 Viper Demo Team 321-268-1941 - F/A-18 East Coast Demo Team - Commemorative Air Force - Valiant Air Command - FIGHTERJETS, INC. - Aerobatics (Red Bull) 2016-03-11 scott.houston@ Red Bull Air Races Abu Dhabi, United - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-03-12 us.redbull.com Arab Emirates - Pete McLeod Aerosports - USAF Thunderbirds - USMC AV-8B Harrier DMA 2016-03-11 2016 Thunder & Lightning - Jacquie B Airshows Maj Dale Stark Davis-Monthan 2016-03-13 Over Arizona - USAF Parachute Team/Wings of Blue 520-228-3275 AFB, AZ - DAV Flight Team - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - USN Blue Angels - John Collver Warbird Airshows 2016-03-12 NJK Michelle Dee NAF El Centro Air Show - Red Eagles Formation Team 2016-03-12 NAF El Centro, CA 760-339-2519 - Vicky Benzing Aerosports - USN Parachute Team Leap Frogs 2016-03-12 Sport Pylon Air Races DED Doc Bailey 2016-03-12 (CANCELED) DeLand, FL 314-322-5660 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 79 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact MCF - USAF Thunderbirds 2016-03-19 MacDill AFB presents Tampa John Schwartz MacDill AFB, - GEICO Skytypers 2016-03-20 Bay AirFest 813-828-9668 Tampa, FL - DAV Flight Team - USN Blue Angels 2016-03-19 Los Angeles County Air WJF - Tora Tora Tora Dennis Dunbar 2016-03-20 Show Los Angeles, CA - Texas Flying Legends Museum 321-543-8837 - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks WKA 2016-03-25 Warbirds Over Wanaka Mandy Deans Wanaka, New 2016-03-27 International Airshow 64 3 443 8619 Zealand 2016-03-29 FIDAE Airshow 2016 Santiago, Chile 2016-04-03 - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-04-01 Luke AFB Days Open House LUF - USAF Thunderbirds Lt Col Michael May 2016-04-03 & Air Show Luke AFB, AZ - Ace Maker Airshows 623-856-5580 - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows - USN Blue Angels - Greg Shelton Air Shows - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-04-01 Southernmost Air NQX - Pemberton Aerosports Tim Campbell 2016-04-03 Spectacular NAS Key West, FL - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 305-293-2112 - Skip Stewart Airshows - Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows, LLC - Cabanas Aerobatics, Unlimited - AeroShell Aerobatic Team 2016-04-01 Melbourne Air and Space MLB - Vertigo Airshows Bryan Lilley 2016-04-03 Show Melbourne, FL - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 717-583-0800 - Breitling Jet Team - John Collver Warbird Airshows - Chuck Coleman Airshows 2016-04-02 RAL Tom Miller Riverside Airshow 2016 - Dr D’s Old-Time Aerobatics 2016-04-02 Riverside, CA 951-682-1771 - Jon Melby Aerosports, Inc. - Airshows dba American Aerobatics, Inc. - Breitling Jet Team - Redline Air Shows - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - AeroShell Aerobatic Team - Ace Maker Airshows - Franklin’s Flying Circus & Airshow 2016-04-04 SUN ‘n FUN International LAL - Dan Buchanan Airshows Greg Gibson 2016-04-10 Fly-In & Expo Lakeland, FL - Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team 863-404-4041 - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows - Younkin Airshows, Inc. - Jacquie B Airshows - Eugene Nock BATCOPTER Airshows - Mohawk Air Shows - Julie Clark Airshows dba American Aerobatics, Inc. - USN Blue Angels - USAF Heritage Flight 2016-04-08 Wings Over South Texas Air NQI Erik Nikkel - Ace Maker Airshows 2016-04-10 Show NAS Kingsville, TX 361-516-6386 - Redline Air Shows - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 80 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - PFM AeroSports - Precision Exotics - Viper Airshows - - Paul Schulten Eagle Airshow - USAF Thunderbirds 2016-04-09 LCQ - Dan Buchanan Airshows Crista Thomas Gateway to Florida Air Show 2016-04-10 Lake City, FL - Jerry ‘Jive’ Kerby 386-344-2552 - Jim Tobul Airshows - Quick Silver P-51 Airshows - Dragon Aviation, Inc. - Valiant Echoes - Clemens Kuhlig - Mohawk Air Shows - USN Blue Angels - Ladies for Liberty, LLC 2016-04-15 TYS - AeroShell Aerobatic Team Trevis Gardner Smoky Mountain Air Show 2016-04-17 Knoxville, TN - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows 865-342-3040 - Younkin Airshows, Inc. - DAV Flight Team - Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows, LLC EVB - Quick Silver P-51 Airshows 2016-04-15 New Smyrna Beach Balloon Steve Clegg New Smyrna Beach, - Patty Wagstaff Airshows, Inc. 2016-04-17 & Skyfest 386-451-8978 FL - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks - Airshows - USAF Thunderbirds - John Collver Warbird Airshows - Ace Maker Airshows Lt Col Andy 2016-04-15 March Field Airfest 2016 - RIV - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) Ormiston 2016-04-17 Thunder Over the Empire March ARB, CA - Round Canopy Parachuting Team 951-655-5614 - Jon Melby Aerosports, Inc. - Red Eagles Formation Team - Vicky Benzing Aerosports - Dragon Aviation, Inc. - Sky Soldiers - DreamBIG Entertainment, LLC - Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows, LLC 2016-04-16 Thunder in the Valley Air CSG Phaedra Childers - Walkabout Tigers Aerobatic Team 2016-04-17 Show Columbus, GA 706-243-8954 - Wild Horse Aviation - Rower Airshows - Wicked Willy Jet Funny Car - Warriors and Warbirds, Inc. 2016-04-16 Walterboro Wings-n-Wheels Walterboro, SC 2016-04-16 - Trojan Phlyers - FIGHTERJETS, INC. 2016-04-16 DUA Debby Standefer Take to the Skies AirFest - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 2016-04-16 Durant, OK 303-862-2869 - Mike ‘Spanky’ Gallaway - Announcer/Pilot - Kate Kyer Aerobatics

2016-04-16 Jim Paules American Heroes Air Show Camp Mabry, 2016-04-17 818-631-8132 Austin, TX 2016-04-22 Marvel of Flight Fly-In & DeFuniak Springs, 2016-04-23 Expo FL FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 81 air shows 1Q 2016 82 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - USAF Thunderbirds - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - GEICO Skytypers 2016-04-22 AirPower over Hampton LFI Dale Drumright - Redline Air Shows 2016-04-24 Roads Langley AFB, VA 757-810-3983 - Ace Maker Airshows - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks - DAV Flight Team 2016-04-23 CAF Bluebonnet Air Show Burnet, TX 2016-04-23 - Younkin Airshows, Inc. - Billy Werth Airshows, LLC - Trojan Horsemen - Ace Maker Airshows - Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team - USAF Thunderbirds 2016-04-23 SDF Wayne Hettinger Thunder Over Louisville - Cliff Robinson/Tom Spielmann/Rolling Thunder 2016-04-23 Louisville, KY 502-767-2255 - USAF Heritage Flight - Kate Kyer Aerobatics - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - Bill Leff Airshows - USMC AV-8B Harrier - USN Parachute Team Leap Frogs - Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics (Red Bull) 2016-04-23 scott.houston@ Red Bull Air Races - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-04-24 Spielberg, Austria us.redbull.com - Pete McLeod Aerosports 2016-04-23 Vidalia Onion Festival Air Vidalia, GA 2016-04-24 Show FWH 2016-04-23 Daphne Salinas Fort Worth Air Power Expo NAS Fort Worth - USN Blue Angels 2016-04-24 817-782-7744 JRB, TX 2016-04-29 15 Wing RCAF Moose Jaw, SK 2016-04-29 Snowbirds Home Opener - John Collver Warbird Airshows - Sean D Tucker - Aviation Specialties - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - Harrison Airshows 2016-04-29 CNO - F-16 Viper Demo Team Steve Hinton Planes of Fame Airshow 2016 2016-05-01 Chino, CA - Ace Maker Airshows 909-597-4754 - Erickson Air - Texas Flying Legends Museum - Bud Granley Airshows - USAF Heritage Flight - USN Blue Angels - USMC AV-8B Harrier - USMC MV-22 Osprey NKT 2016-04-29 MCAS Cherry Point Air - GEICO Skytypers Jim Riemer MCAS Cherry Point, 2016-05-01 Show - CF-18 National Demo Team 252-466-5299 NC - Mohawk Air Shows - Younkin Airshows, Inc. - Nalls Aviation, Inc. 2016-04-30 Planes, Trains and BBQ Tavares, FL 2016-04-30 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 83 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - USAF Thunderbirds Lt Col Scott 2016-04-30 Defenders of Liberty Open BAD - Ace Maker Airshows Bussanmas 2016-05-01 House & Airshow Barksdale AFB, LA - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 318-456-5158 2016-04-30 CAF Dixie Wing WWII Atlanta, GA 2016-05-01 Heritage Days 2016-04-30 Terre Haute Air Expo Terre Haute, IN 2016-04-30 40th Anniversary JMSDF/ JOI Lt Col Robert 2016-05-05 MCAS Iwakuni Friendship MCAS Iwakuni, Carlson 2016-05-05 Day 2016 Air Show Japan 81-82779-3581 - CF-18 National Demo Team - Michael Wiskus and Lucas Oil Airshows 2016-05-06 FLL - GEICO Skytypers Bryan Lilley Fort Lauderdale Air Show 2016-05-08 Fort Lauderdale, FL - Breitling Jet Team 717-583-0800 - USAF Thunderbirds - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2016-05-06 TPL Beth Jenkins Central Texas Airshow - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 2016-05-08 Temple, TX 512-869-1759 - USN Blue Angels Lt Col Christopher 2016-05-06 Guardians of Freedom LNK - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks Hesse 2016-05-08 Airshow Lincoln , NE - USAF Parachute Team/Wings of Blue 402-309-1253 2016-05-07 Hiller Museum Biggest Little San Carlos, CA 2016-05-07 Air Show 2016-05-07 Estrella Warbirds, Wings & Paso Robles, CA 2016-05-07 Wheels - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-05-07 Manassas Open House and HEF - Ace Maker Airshows Kevin Rychlik 2016-05-07 Air Show Manassas, VA - Scott Francis Airshows 703-368-9599 - Nalls Aviation, Inc. CGI 2016-05-11 Cape Girardeau Regional Air - Canadian Forces Snowbirds Bruce Loy Cape Girardeau, 2016-05-11 Festival - Redline Air Shows 573-334-6230 MO 2016-05-13 Good Neighbor Day Open PDK - AeroShell Aerobatic Team Mike Van Wie 2016-05-14 House/Air Show Atlanta, GA - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows 770-936-5440 - Breitling Jet Team JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst WRI 2016-05-14 - USAF Thunderbirds Angel Lopez Power in the Pines Open JB McGuire-Dix- 2016-05-15 - GEICO Skytypers 609-754-3894 House Lakehurst, NJ - DAV Flight Team - USN Blue Angels - Skip Stewart Airshows - Dave Dacy Airshows, Inc. - Sky Soldiers 2016-05-14 Spirit of St Louis Air Show & SUS Laura Bissonnette - Commemorative Air Force 2016-05-15 STEM Expo St. Louis, MO 314-651-5163 - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - Canadian Forces Snowbirds - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC - CF-18 National Demo Team - Jon Melby Aerosports, Inc. 2016-05-14 Hangar 24 AirFest and 8th REI Mark Burkholder - Red Eagles Formation Team 2016-05-15 Anniversary Celebration Redlands, CA 909-389-1400 x119 - Vicky Benzing Aerosports 2016-05-14 Anderson Regional Airshow Anderson, SC 2016-05-14 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO air shows 1Q 2016 84 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact 2016-05-14 18th Annual Corsicana CRS - Franklin’s Flying Circus & Airshow Jim Wells 2016-05-14 Airsho Corsicana, TX - Texas T-Cart Airshows 903-545-2993 2016-05-18 Carolina Air and Auto Center Winston-Salem, NC 2016-05-18 Open House 2016-05-20 Chris Vtipil Warbirds Over the Beach - Military Aviation Museum 2016-05-22 Virginia Beach, VA 757-233-6556 - Scott Francis Airshows - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks - Kevin Coleman Aerosports - AeroShell Aerobatic Team 2016-05-20 LYH Dave Young Lynchburg Regional Airshow - Julie Clark Airshows dba American Aerobatics, Inc. 2016-05-22 Lynchburg, VA 434-841-0423 - USN Blue Angels - CAF Red Tail Squadron - Nalls Aviation, Inc. - Ladies for Liberty, LLC - USASOC Parachute Team Black Daggers - USAF Thunderbirds - Ace Maker Airshows - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC 2016-05-21 SSC - CF-18 National Demo Team Kris Padilla Shaw Air Expo 2016-05-23 Shaw AFB, SC - Gary Ward Airshows 803-895-1052 - Greg Connell Airshows - Jim Tobul Airshows - USAF Heritage Flight - DAV Flight Team - Ace Maker Airshows - Dr D’s Old-Time Aerobatics - F/A-18 Super Hornet W Demo Team - John Collver Warbird Airshows 2016-05-21 MAE Joe Conway Central Valley Airshow - Spencer Suderman Airshows 2016-05-22 Madera, CA 559-289-0981 - Wild Thing Airshows & Announcing - Dan Buchanan Airshows - Vicky Benzing Aerosports - Bill Cornick Airshows 2016-05-21 57th Annual Armed Forces Nancy Clinton - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-05-22 Day Celebration and Parade Torrance, CA 310-325-7223 2016-05-21 Warbirds Over Addison - ADS Kevin Raulie - Cavanaugh Flight Museum 2016-05-22 Round-up of Mustangs Addison, TX 972-380-8800 - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-05-21 Westmoreland County Air LBE Gabe Monzo - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2016-05-22 Show Latrobe, PA 724-539-8100 - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks

2016-05-21 Jim Paules American Heroes Air Show Museum of Flight, 2016-05-21 818-631-8132 Seattle, WA 2016-05-25 U.S. Naval Academy Air - USN Blue Angels 2016-05-27 Show Graduation Flyover Annapolis, MD - USN Blue Angels - Breitling Jet Team 2016-05-27 Bethpage Air Show at Jones FRG George Gorman Jr - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2016-05-29 Beach Wantagh, NY 631-321-3403 - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - GEICO Skytypers 2016-05-28 Cannon AFB Open House Cannon AFB, NM 2016-05-29 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 85 air shows 1Q 2016 86 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact Duxford, 2016-05-28 Duxford Air Show Cambridgeshire, 2016-05-29 United Kingdom - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - SkyHawks, Canadian Forces Parachute Team Mary McCleary 2016-05-28 Salute to Veterans 28th COU - CF-18 National Demo Team Posner 2016-05-29 Annual Celebration Columbia, MO - Trojan Phlyers 573-449-6520 - Valiant Echoes 2016-05-28 Sundance Discover Aviation Yukon, OK 2016-05-29 & Airshow Spectacular 2016-06-01 Yarmouth Air Show Yarmouth, NS 2016-06-01 2016-06-02 U.S. Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, 2016-06-02 Graduation Flyover CO - USN Blue Angels 2016-06-03 MQY - Breitling USA John Black The Great Tennessee Airshow 2016-06-05 Smyrna, TN - GEICO Skytypers 615-459-2651 - Dan Buchanan Airshows - Yankee Air Force, Inc. - Rag Wings & Radials Vintage Aircraft - American Airpower Museum - Warriors and Warbirds, Inc. 2016-06-03 World War II Weekend - A RDG - National Warplane Museum Russ Strine 2016-06-05 Gathering of Warbirds Reading, PA - Mark Murphy 610-372-7333 - CAF Red Tail Squadron - Greg Shelton Air Shows - Military Aviation Museum - Mid-Atlantic Air Museum 2016-06-03 Greenwood Air Show Greenwood, MS 2016-06-04 - USAF Thunderbirds Lt Col Robert 2016-06-03 Kirtland AFB 75th ABQ - Ace Maker Airshows Garrison 2016-06-05 Anniversary Open House Kirtland ABW, NM - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 505-853-5311 - USAF Parachute Team/Wings of Blue - John Collver Warbird Airshows Daryl Shippy 2016-06-04 HMT - Jon Melby Aerosports, Inc. Hemet-Ryan Airshow 760-863-8247 / 2016-06-04 Hemet, CA - Vicky Benzing Aerosports 951-955-9418 - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-06-04 Portage la Prairie, Wings Over Portage 2016-06-04 MB 2016-06-04 St Andrews Air Show St Andrews, MB 2016-06-05 2016-06-04 Family Aviation Day Scott City, KS 2016-06-04 2016-06-08 North Bay Air Show North Bay, ON 2016-06-08 2016-06-10 Torbay, United Torbay Air Show 2016-06-12 Kingdom 2016-06-10 Claremore Air Show Claremore, OK 2016-06-11 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 87 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - USAF Thunderbirds OQU 2016-06-10 Rhode Island National Guard - Ace Maker Airshows Capt Mike Martin North Kingstown, 2016-06-12 Open House & Air Show - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 401-639-1246 RI - DAV Flight Team 2016-06-11 EGE Bob Evans The Highest Show on Earth - Free Man Ventures 2016-06-11 Dillon, CO 970-418-3242 - USN Blue Angels - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - GEICO Skytypers 2016-06-11 Syracuse International Air SYR - Gene Soucy Airshows Skip Lehman 2016-06-12 Show Syracuse, NY - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 585-742-2480 - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - Rag Wings & Radials Vintage Aircraft - Quick Silver P-51 Airshows 2016-06-11 Grimes Military Urbana, OH 2016-06-12 Appreciation Days Christopher Van 2016-06-11 SEE AirShow - John Collver Warbird Airshows Stelle 2016-06-12 El Cajon, CA 619-871-8061 2016-06-11 CFB Borden Armed Forces CYBN - Canadian Forces Snowbirds Rick Kurtzer 2016-06-12 Day & Airshow Borden, ON - CF-18 National Demo Team 905-716-6000 2016-06-11 Military Aviation Museum Chris Vtipil - Military Aviation Museum 2016-06-11 Flying Proms Virginia Beach, VA 757-490-3157 Michel Aubin 2016-06-15 Spectacle Aeriene des deux CYBG - CF-18 National Demo Team 418-677-4000 2016-06-15 Rives Quebec Quebec City, QC - Canadian Forces Snowbirds x4575 2016-06-17 CAF/Indiana Wing Warbird Mount Comfort, IN 2016-06-18 Expo ‘16 Airport 2016-06-17 Rockford AirFest RFD Administration 2016-06-19 (CANCELED) Rockford, IL 815-969-4000 2016-06-17 Wings Over Northern Gaylord, MI 2016-06-19 Michigan Airshow 2016-06-18 CVH Mike Chambless Hollister Airshow - Vicky Benzing Aerosports 2016-06-19 Hollister, CA 831-636-4365 - USN Blue Angels 2016-06-18 DAY Terry Grevious Vectren Dayton Air Show - Tora Tora Tora 2016-06-19 Dayton, OH 937-898-5901 - USN Parachute Team Leap Frogs 2016-06-18 WAL - Michael Wiskus and Lucas Oil Airshows Bryan Lilley OC Air Show 2016-06-19 Ocean City, MD - USAF Thunderbirds 717-583-0800 2016-06-18 Great Lakes International CYQS - Canadian Forces Snowbirds [email protected] 2016-06-19 Airshow St Thomas, ON - CF-18 National Demo Team - Air Boss 360 - Jim Gibson 2016-06-18 OLM Teri Thorning Olympic Air Show - Bud Granley Airshows 2016-06-19 Olympia, WA 360-705-3925 - Hammerhead Aerobatics - Renny Price 2016-06-20 Livingston County Air Show Howell, MI 2016-06-26 - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2016-06-22 Wild Wednesday at Willow YIP Kevin Walsh - CF-18 National Demo Team 2016-06-22 Run Ypsilanti, MI 734-637-8880 - SkyHawks, Canadian Forces Parachute Team FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 88 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - Commemorative Air Force - USN Blue Angels - Misty Blues All Woman Skydiving Team - AeroShell Aerobatic Team Michael Moon 2016-06-24 VRB Vero Beach Air Show 2016 - Mike Goulian Airshows airshowops@gmail. 2016-06-26 Vero Beach, FL - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks com - Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows, LLC - Greg Shelton Air Shows - Franklin’s Flying Circus & Airshow - Dan Buchanan Airshows - Breitling Jet Team 2016-06-24 HIF - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights Lt Col Joseph Rojas Warriors Over the Wasatch 2016-06-26 Hill AFB, UT - USAF Thunderbirds 801-777-2161 - Wild Thing Airshows & Announcing - Ace Maker Airshows 2016-06-25 Menomonie Airfest & Menomonie, WI 2016-06-25 Autorama - Canadian Forces Snowbirds YOW John Snyder 2016-06-25 Quinte International Air - CF-18 National Demo Team CFB 8 Wing 613-392-2811 2016-06-26 Show - Rick Volker Airshows Trenton, ON x 3303 - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - Tora Tora Tora - G&M Airshows - Rifle Airshows, LLC 2016-06-25 DVN - Mustang Aerobatics Ken Hopper Quad City Air Show 2016-06-26 Davenport, IA - USAF Heritage Flight 563-349-0044 - Navy Legacy Flight - Vertigo Airshows - Fighters & Legends - Radial Rumble with Jeff Shetterly 2016-06-25 Greenwood Aviation Expo Greenwood, SC 2016-06-25 2016 - FIGHTERJETS, INC. 2016-06-25 Evansville ShrinersFest and EVV Luke Carrico - The Vanguard Squadron 2016-06-26 Air Show Evansville, IN 812-484-7536 - Valiant Echoes 2016-06-25 Celebrate Neosho Airshow Neosho, MO 2016-06-25 2016-06-25 Huntsville International HSV Adam Starace - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-06-26 Airport Airshow Huntsville, AL 256-258-1201 - Bill Stein Airshows - USAF Thunderbirds - Dave Dacy Airshows, Inc. - Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows, LLC 2016-06-29 Battle Creek Field of Flight BTL - Firebirds XTreme Barbara Haluszka 2016-07-04 Air Show & Balloon Festival Battle Creek, MI - Franklin’s Flying Circus & Airshow 269-962-0592 - Indy Boys JET TRUCKS - Younkin Airshows, Inc. - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2016-06-30 Wings Over Ottawa- CYND Alison Slack - CF-18 National Demo Team 2016-06-30 Gatineau en vol Gatineau, QC 819-669-9603 x223 - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-07-01 Canada Day Flyby Over - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2016-07-01 Parliament Hill Ottawa, ON - CF-18 National Demo Team FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 89

ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact 2016-07-01 CPT Kayla Segerstrom Cleburne Air Show - Freedom Flyers 2016-07-02 Cleburne, TX 817-681-8575 TYR - FIGHTERJETS, INC. 2016-07-02 Thunder Over Cedar Creek Randy Ball Cedar Creek Lake, - Trojan Phlyers 2016-07-02 Lake 214-676-0233 Tyler, TX - Tora Tora Tora - USN Blue Angels 2016-07-02 National Cherry Festival TVC Mandy DePuy - Redline Air Shows 2016-07-04 Airshow Traverse City, MI 231-947-4230 - CF-18 National Demo Team 2016-07-02 Dubuque Air Show & DBQ - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights Perry Mason 2016-07-04 Fireworks Dubuque, IA - Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team 563-690-0815 2016-07-03 Fireworks Over the Bay Los Alamitos, CA 2016-07-03 - Dan Buchanan Airshows - Air Boss Inc - George Cline 2016-07-03 ADS - Texas T-Cart Airshows Darci Neuzil KaboomTown!: Air Show 2016-07-03 Addison, TX - Cavanaugh Flight Museum 972-392-4854 - Mike ‘Spanky’ Gallaway - Announcer/Pilot - Vertigo Airshows 2016-07-07 Arlington Fly-In Arlington, WA 2016-07-09 - USN Blue Angels - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-07-08 GYY Lori Latham Gary Air Show - USMC MV-22 Osprey 2016-07-10 Gary, IN 219-886-7099 - AeroShell Aerobatic Team - Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team - Firecat Aerial Productions 2016-07-08 Truckee Tahoe Air Show & TRK - Wild Thing Airshows & Announcing Tim LoDolce 2016-07-09 Family Festival Truckee, CA - Air Boss Advantage - Rawitzer & Eby 530-386-3100 - Golden Age Airshows EGVA Richard Arquati 2016-07-08 The Royal International Air - The Red Arrows RAF , 011-44-1285- 2016-07-10 Tattoo - Patrouille Suisse United Kingdom 713300 x5361 - Michael Wiskus and Lucas Oil Airshows - DAV Flight Team - The Vanguard Squadron 2016-07-08 Duluth Air and Aviation DLH - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights Ryan Kern 2016-07-10 Expo Duluth, MN - USAF Thunderbirds 218-628-9996 - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks - Commemorative Air Force - David Martin Aerobatics 2016-07-09 Warbird Weekend Grangeville, ID 2016-07-10 Duxford, 2016-07-09 Duxford Air Show Cambridgeshire, 2016-07-10 United Kingdom National Warplane Museum 2016-07-09 D52 Austin Wadsworth Airshow: The Greatest Show 2016-07-10 Geneseo, NY 585-243-2100 on Turf Gordon Van 2016-07-09 International YZF - Canadian Forces Snowbirds Tighem 2016-07-09 Airshow Yellowknife, NT - CF-18 National Demo Team 867-920-7248 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 91 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact GLF wanda@ 2016-07-11 Farnborough International Farnborough, farnborough.com 2016-07-17 Airshow Hampshire, United +44 (0) 1252 53 Kingdom 2853 2016-07-13 Flin Flon Air Show Flin Flon, MB 2016-07-13 2016-07-15 Peace River Regional Peace River, AB 2016-07-17 Airshow 2016-07-15 Rotors ‘n Ribs Fly-In Goshen, IN 2016-07-16 - Canadian Forces Snowbirds Maj Kael Rennie / 2016-07-15 CYOD - Ace Maker Airshows Diana Warbeck 4 Wing Cold Lake Airshow 2016-07-17 CFB Cold Lake, AB - CF-18 National Demo Team 780-840-8544 / - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 780-840-8217 2016-07-16 Pensacola Beach Air Show Pensacola Beach, FL 2016-07-16 2016-07-16 Festival Atchison, KS 2016-07-16 Lt Col Scott 2016-07-16 180th FW Ohio ANG Open - USAF Thunderbirds Schaupeter 2016-07-17 House/Air Show Toledo, OH - Ladies for Liberty, LLC 419-868-4036 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 92 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact 2016-07-16 EBBL Joeri Mombers Belgian Air Force Days - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-07-17 Florennes, Belgium +32 479 218 357 Bradford Beach, 2016-07-16 Milwaukee Air & Water Show Lakefront, 2016-07-17 Milwaukee, WI - Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics (Red Bull) 2016-07-16 scott.houston@ Red Bull Air Races - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-07-17 Budapest, Hungary us.redbull.com - Pete McLeod Aerosports 2016-07-20 CEX3 - Canadian Forces Snowbirds Sandra Deuchar Wetaskiwin Air Show 2016-07-20 Wetaskiwin, AB - CF-18 National Demo Team 780-352-9277 PAEI 2016-07-22 Eielson Air Force Base Open Maj Joseph Witt Eielson Air Force - Ace Maker Airshows 2016-07-24 House 907-377-2781 Base, AK 2016-07-22 Vance AFB Open House/Air Vance AFB, OK 2016-07-23 Show 2016-07-23 Clearfield County Air & Car Clearfield, PA 2016-07-23 Show - Jim Tobul Airshows - Bill Stein Airshows - Redline Air Shows - Skip Stewart Airshows - Texas Flying Legends Museum - Canadian Forces Snowbirds - Pemberton Aerosports - Jim Peitz Aerosports, Inc. - AeroShell Aerobatic Team - Gene Soucy Airshows - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - GEICO Skytypers - Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics (Red Bull) - Vertigo Airshows - John Klatt Airshows, Inc./Jack Link’s Protein Snacks - Greg Shelton Air Shows 2016-07-23 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh OSH - Quick Silver P-51 Airshows Dennis Dunbar 2016-07-31 2016 Oshkosh, WI - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 321-543-8837 - Patty Wagstaff Airshows, Inc. - Sean D Tucker - Aviation Specialties - Patriot Parachute Team, Inc. - John Klatt Airshows - Matt Chapman Airshows - Wild Blue Rodeo, LLC - Rob Holland Ultimate Airshows, LLC - Mike Goulian Airshows - Franklin’s Flying Circus & Airshow - Kevin Coleman Aerosports - Tora Tora Tora - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows - DAV Flight Team - Julie Clark Airshows dba American Aerobatics, Inc. - Vicky Benzing Aerosports - Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team 2016-07-23 Hometown Heroes Air Show Whitecourt, AB 2016-07-24 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 93 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - USN Blue Angels Power on the Prairie 2016 - USMC AV-8B Harrier 2016-07-23 FSD Ron Mielke - 70th Anniversary of the - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC 2016-07-24 Sioux Falls, SD 605-359-7630 South Dakota ANG - The Vanguard Squadron - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-07-23 Boundary Bay AirShow Delta, BC 2016-07-23 2016-07-24 Sheboygan County Airshow Sheboygan, WI 2016-07-24 2016-07-27 Frontier Days Airshow Cheyenne, WY 2016-07-27 2016-07-27 Estevan Air Show Estevan, SK 2016-07-27 60 AMW Public 2016-07-29 Travis AFB Open House SUU Affairs 2016-07-31 (CANCELED) Fairfield, CA 707-424-0131 - Jacquie B Airshows - USN Blue Angels AED 2016-07-29 Arctic Thunder Air Show - Anna Serbinenko, Sky Dancer Vicky Seagroves JB Elmendorf- 2016-07-31 and Open House 2016 - CF-18 National Demo Team 907-552-8701 Richardson AFB, AK - Marcus Paine - Unusual Attitudes - Team Rocket - USAF Thunderbirds - Dan Buchanan Airshows - Lima Lima Flight Team - FIGHTERJETS, INC. OFF 2016-07-30 Defenders of Freedom Open - Radial Rumble with Jeff Shetterly Maj James Lee Offutt AFB, 2016-07-31 House & Air Show - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 402-294-8800 Bellevue, NE - Commemorative Air Force - Rifle Airshows, LLC - Ace Maker Airshows - Scott Francis Airshows - USN Blue Angels - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-08-05 BFI Frank Sebastian Boeing Seafair Airshow - Sean D Tucker - Aviation Specialties 2016-08-07 Seattle, WA 253-261-0034 - Michael Wiskus and Lucas Oil Airshows - DAV Flight Team 2016-08-05 Air Show of Warsaw & EAA ASW Nick King 2016-08-07 Fly-In Warsaw, IN 574-269-1337 - Breitling Jet Team 2016-08-05 The Intel Oregon HIO - USMC MV-22 Osprey Bill Braack 2016-08-07 International Air Show Hillsboro, OR - Ladies for Liberty, LLC 503-629-0706 - Younkin Airshows, Inc. - Vintage Wings of Canada 2016-08-06 CYHM David G. Rohrer CWH Hamilton Airshow - Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum 2016-08-07 Hamilton, ON 905-679-4183 x220 - Military Aviation Museum Canadian Rockies 2016-08-06 CYXC - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights Tom Murphy International Airshow 2016-08-07 Cranbrook, BC - Ace Maker Airshows 778-963-1009 (CANCELED) 2016-08-06 Smithville Lake Airshow Smithville Lake, MO 2016-08-06 2016-08-06 CYVL Dean Herman Edmonton Air Show - CF-18 National Demo Team 2016-08-07 Edmonton, AB 780-983-9954 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO air shows 1Q 2016 94 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact 2016-08-06 Wings and Wheels Owls Head, ME 2016-08-07 Spectacular - Gary Ward Airshows - Greg Connell Airshows - Wicked Willy Jet Funny Car 2016-08-12 Greenwood Lake Air Show 4N1 - Redline Air Shows Tim Wagner 2016-08-14 and Car Show West Milford, NJ - AeroShell Aerobatic Team 973-728-7721 - American Airpower Museum - Third Strike Wingwalking - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows - Breitling Jet Team - Canadian Forces Snowbirds - CF-18 National Demo Team 2016-08-12 Abbotsford International CYXX Jim Reith - John Klatt Airshows, Inc./Jack Link’s Protein Snacks 2016-08-14 Airshow Abbotsford, BC 604-852-8511 - SkyHawks, Canadian Forces Parachute Team - Team Rocket - Dan Buchanan Airshows - USAF Thunderbirds 2016-08-12 BTV - Ace Maker Airshows Rick Brehm Wings Over Vermont 2016-08-14 Burlington, VT - Dan Marcotte AirShows 802-238-5416 - Ladies for Liberty, LLC 2016-08-12 Atlantic Canada YHZ Colin Stephenson - Rick Volker Airshows 2016-08-14 International Air Show Miramichi, NB 902-465-2725 2016-08-13 MIB Pat Travnicek Northern Neighbors Day - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-08-13 Minot AFB, ND 701-721-6056 - Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics (Red Bull) 2016-08-13 scott.houston@ Red Bull Air Races Ascot, United - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-08-14 us.redbull.com Kingdom - Pete McLeod Aerosports 2016-08-13 M31 Nancy Holman Wings Over Halls Air Show - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 2016-08-13 Halls, TN 731-836-7400 - Breitling Jet Team - USAF Thunderbirds Atlantic City - GEICO Skytypers 2016-08-17 Atlantic City Thunder over ACY Chamber of - US Coast Guard (SAR) 2016-08-17 the Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ Commerce - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 609-345-4524 - USMC MV-22 Osprey - Scott Francis Airshows - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - USAF Thunderbirds 2016-08-19 City of Chicago Air & Water John Trick - AeroShell Aerobatic Team 2016-08-21 Show Chicago, IL 312-744-7431 - Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team - USN Parachute Team Leap Frogs - Vicky Benzing Aerosports 2016-08-20 CMA Bill Thomas Wings Over Camarillo - Dr D’s Old-Time Aerobatics 2016-08-21 Camarillo, CA 805-910-5905 - John Collver Warbird Airshows 2016-08-20 Jesse James Airshow Mosby, MO 2016-08-20 2016-08-20 Wings N Wheels Air Show Powell, WY 2016-08-20 2016-08-20 New Garden Festival of Toughkenamon, PA 2016-08-21 Flight 2016-08-20 Thunder Over Michigan Air YIP Kevin Walsh - Breitling Jet Team 2016-08-21 Show Ypsilanti, MI 734-637-8880 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 95 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - Canadian Forces Snowbirds - Rick Volker Airshows - CF-18 National Demo Team - Manfred Radius Airshows 2016-08-20 CZBM Joseph Singerman Eastern Townships Airshow - Third Strike Wingwalking 2016-08-21 Bromont, QC 450-243-6494 - Dan Marcotte AirShows - Aviation MH, Inc. - Pete McLeod Aerosports - YakAttack Airshows 2016-08-20 CYCW Rick Thomas Chilliwack Flight Fest 2016-08-21 Chilliwack, BC 604-703-3564 2016-08-23 St. John’s Air Show St. John’s, NL 2016-08-23 - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - USAF Thunderbirds Lt Col Paul 2016-08-26 JBLM Air Show & Warrior TCM - Ace Maker Airshows Greenlee 2016-08-28 Expo 2016 McChord Field, WA - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC 253-982-6026 - C-17 Demo/Air Mobility Command - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-08-26 S33 Don Mobley The Airshow of the Cascades - Dan Buchanan Airshows 2016-08-27 Madras, OR 541-815-5079 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 96 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - Blastards/CAF - Commemorative Air Force - Pemberton Aerosports Commemorative Air Force - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 2016-08-26 MAF Gena Linebarger High Sky Wing AIRSHO - Skip Stewart Airshows 2016-08-28 Midland, TX 432-528-0997 2016 - Tinstix of Dynamite - Explosive Ordnance Detachment/CAF - CAF/Invader Squadron - CAF/CenTex Wing info@ 2016-08-27 Wings & Warbirds Over Port PCW - Redline Air Shows rcwarbirdsopc.com 2016-08-28 Clinton Port Clinton, OH 440-522-8490 2016-08-27 MTO Andrew Fearn Air Show ‘16 Mattoon - Indy Boys JET TRUCKS 2016-08-27 Mattoon, IL 217-234-7120 Joanne 2016-08-27 Restigouche County Air CYCL - CF-18 National Demo Team Boissonnault 2016-08-28 Show Charlo, NB - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 506-684-4446 - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 2016-08-27 Sound of Speed Open House STJ - Ace Maker Airshows Byron Newell 2016-08-28 & Air Show St Joseph, MO - Radial Rumble with Jeff Shetterly 816-236-3274 - Rifle Airshows, LLC 2016-08-27 U.S. Coast Guard Air Show - Buzzards Bay, Cape 2016-08-28 100 Years of CG Aviation Cod, MA 2016-08-27 Wings Over Waukesha Waukesha, WI 2016-08-28 - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2016-08-31 Rotary Charity CYFD Sherry Kerr - CF-18 National Demo Team 2016-08-31 Air Show Brantford, ON 519-753-4317 - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks - Eugene Nock BATCOPTER Airshows - Third Strike Wingwalking 2016-09-03 BKL Dan Biggs Cleveland National Air Show - Matt Chapman Airshows 2016-09-05 Cleveland, OH 216-781-0747 - US Coast Guard (SAR) - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - USN Blue Angels - Breitling Jet Team Jennifer Brown 2016-09-03 Canadian International Air YYZ/YTZ - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 416-263-3650/416- 2016-09-05 Show , ON - CF-18 National Demo Team 263-3651 - Michael Wiskus and Lucas Oil Airshows - Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics (Red Bull) 2016-09-03 scott.houston@ Red Bull Air Races Lausitzring, - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-09-04 us.redbull.com - Pete McLeod Aerosports - GEICO Skytypers 2016-09-03 SWF Bryan Lilley New York Air Show - USAF Thunderbirds 2016-09-04 Newburgh, NY 717-583-0800 - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-09-03 Steamboat Springs, Wild West Air Fest 2016-09-04 CO 2016-09-06 Whitby Air Show Whitby, ON 2016-09-06 - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows 2016-09-09 RDG - Scott Francis Airshows Thorne Harkin The READING AIR Fest 2016-09-11 Reading, PA - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 610-288-2496 - Nalls Aviation, Inc. FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 97 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - USAF Thunderbirds - Billy Werth Airshows, LLC - Tora Tora Tora - Special Operations Command - The Para-Commandos - Skip Stewart Airshows 2016-09-09 Fort Wayne Airshow/Open FWA Lt Col Kevin Doyle - Olivers SkyDancer 2016-09-11 House Fort Wayne, IN 260-478-3214 - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - John Klatt Airshows - Indy Boys JET TRUCKS - DAV Flight Team - CAF Red Tail Squadron - Rifle Airshows, LLC 2016-09-10 4th Annual Wheels and EGE - Radial Rumble with Jeff Shetterly Jamie Roosa 2016-09-11 Wings Festival Gypsum, CO - Rower Airshows 970-524-7708 - Dan Buchanan Airshows 2016-09-10 YVO - Canadian Forces Snowbirds Louise Beaulieu Val-d’Or Air Show 2016-09-11 Val-d’Or, QC - CF-18 National Demo Team 819-825-6963 2016-09-10 Wings & Wheels Festival Vail, CO 2016-09-11 2016-09-10 UGN - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights Grant Farrell Wings Over Waukegan 2016-09-10 Waukegan, IL - Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team 847-828-2280 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 98 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact Capt Matthew 2016-09-10 Westfield International Air BAF Mutti 2016-09-11 Show (CANCELED) Westfield, MA 413-568-9151 x1069 - USN Blue Angels 2016-09-10 NTU - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks Rich Erie NAS Oceana Air Show 2016-09-11 Virginia Beach, VA - GEICO Skytypers 757-433-2130 - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC 2016-09-10 International Sanicole Hechtel, Belgium 2016-09-11 Airshow Duxford, 2016-09-10 Duxford Air Show Cambridgeshire, 2016-09-11 United Kingdom 2016-09-14 National Championship Air RTS - USN Blue Angels Mike Crowell 2016-09-18 Races Reno, NV - Wild Thing Airshows & Announcing 775-972-6663 2016-09-14 Collingwood Air Show Collingwood, ON 2016-09-14 2016-09-16 Yankton Air Show Yankton, SD 2016-09-18 2016-09-16 IER - AeroShell Aerobatic Team Stanley W. Salter Wings Over Natchitoches 2016-09-17 Natchitoches, LA - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC 318-572-0266 2016-09-17 YXU - CF-18 National Demo Team Jim Graham Airshow London 2016-09-18 London, ON - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 519-851-2551 2016-09-17 Durango-La Plata County DRO Kip Turner - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-09-18 Airport Aviation Celebration Durango, CO 970-382-6051 - FIGHTERJETS, INC. - Kate Kyer Aerobatics 2016-09-17 CNW - Trojan Phlyers Debby Standefer Heart of Texas Airshow 2016-09-18 Waco, TX - Mike ‘Spanky’ Gallaway - Announcer/Pilot 303-862-2869 - USMC MV-22 Osprey - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks - USAF Thunderbirds - Ace Maker Airshows 2016-09-17 SPS Scott Gilmore Sheppard AFB Airshow - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 2016-09-18 Sheppard AFB, TX 940-676-5216 - USAF Parachute Team/Wings of Blue - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-09-17 Wings Over Coshocton Air Coshocton, OH 2016-09-19 Show - USN Blue Angels - John Collver Warbird Airshows - Dan Buchanan Airshows - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks - Sean D Tucker - Aviation Specialties 2016-09-23 NKX Ed Downum MCAS - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-09-25 San Diego, CA 858-577-4258 - USMC AV-8B Harrier - USMC JSF F-35B - Wild Thing Airshows & Announcing - Breitling Jet Team - USN Parachute Team Leap Frogs - Ace Maker Airshows - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) 2016-09-24 Wings Over Wine Country STS Nancy Heath - Vicky Benzing Aerosports 2016-09-26 Air Show Santa Rosa, CA 707-477-4307 - USAF Parachute Team/Wings of Blue - CF-18 National Demo Team FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 99 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact 2016-09-24 Leesburg Air Show Leesburg, VA 2016-09-24 2016-09-24 Sedalia Annual Pancake Fly- Sedalia, MO 2016-09-24 in and Airshow 2016-09-24 Flights of Our Fathers Fly-In Terrell, TX 2016-09-24 2016-09-24 CWI Chuck McDonald Fly Iowa 2016 2016-09-25 Clinton, IA 515-964-1398 2016-09-24 California International SNS - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights Bruce Adams 2016-09-25 Airshow Salinas, CA - USAF Thunderbirds 831-754-1983 2016-09-24 Atlanta Warbird Weekend Atlanta, GA 2016-09-25 2016-09-24 SDY - Canadian Forces Snowbirds Bryan Prevost Wings of Freedom III 2016-09-25 Sidney, MT - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 406-774-3033 2016-09-28 Swift Current Air Show Swift Current, SK 2016-09-28 2016-09-29 Wings Out West Air Show Prescott, AZ 2016-10-01 2016-09-30 Wings & Wheels - A Georgetown, DE 2016-10-01 Georgetown Fall Festival 2016-10-01 WWI Biplanes and Triplanes 42VA Chris Vtipil - Military Aviation Museum 2016-10-02 Air Show Virginia Beach, VA 757-233-6556 - USAF Thunderbirds - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 2016-10-01 WRB - DAV Flight Team Maj Jim Jackson Thunder Over Georgia 2016-10-02 Warner Robins, GA - Patty Wagstaff Airshows, Inc. 478-258-8791 - USASOC Parachute Team Black Daggers - Commemorative Air Force - Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics (Red Bull) 2016-10-01 scott.houston@ Red Bull Air Races - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-10-02 Indianapolis, IN us.redbull.com - Pete McLeod Aerosports - CF-18 National Demo Team - Commemorative Air Force 2016-10-01 MHR Darcy Brewer California Capital Airshow - Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows 2016-10-02 Sacramento, CA 916-876-7568 - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights - Tora Tora Tora - Canadian Forces Snowbirds - AeroShell Aerobatic Team 2016-10-01 OWB Tim Ross Owensboro Air Show - CAF Red Tail Squadron 2016-10-02 Owensboro, KY 270-687-8350 - F/A-18 East Coast Demo Team - Rifle Airshows, LLC 2016-10-01 Livermore Airport Open LVK Silvia Kersh - Vicky Benzing Aerosports 2016-10-01 House & Air Show Livermore, CA 925-960-8220 2016-10-01 Louisville Air Show Louisville, MS 2016-10-01 2016-10-04 Champion Aerospace Liberty, SC 2016-10-05 Airshow & Fly-In 2016-10-07 Angelina County Airfest Lufkin, TX 2016-10-08 FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 100 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact 2016-10-07 FFC Angie Faulise The Great Georgia Airshow 2016-10-09 Peachtree City, GA 618-910-1494 - USN Blue Angels - Breitling Jet Team 2016-10-07 OAK - Sean D Tucker - Aviation Specialties Steve Teatro San Francisco Fleet Week 2016-10-09 San Francisco, CA - Michael Wiskus and Lucas Oil Airshows 503-819-6480 - CF-18 National Demo Team - USN Parachute Team Leap Frogs 2016-10-08 Culpeper Regional Airport CJR - Scott Francis Airshows Tanya Woodward 2016-10-08 Annual Air Fest Brandy Station, VA - Nalls Aviation, Inc. 540-825-8280 2016-10-08 Greg Koontz Airshows AL60 Greg Koontz - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows 2016-10-08 Annual Open House & Fly-in Ashville, AL 205-616-8176 2016-10-08 Auburn Airfair Auburn, CA 2016-10-09 - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights 2016-10-08 Embry-Riddle University - USAF Thunderbirds Rick Grissom 2016-10-09 Wings and Waves Air Show Daytona Beach, FL - Canadian Forces Snowbirds 321-231-6720 - GEICO Skytypers 2016-10-14 TVR - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks Patty Mekus Southern Heritage Airshow 2016-10-15 Vicksburg, MS - AeroShell Aerobatic Team 601-415-1902 2016-10-14 Madness Over Minter Air Shafter, CA 2016-10-16 Show - Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics (Red Bull) 2016-10-15 scott.houston@ Red Bull Air Races - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-10-16 Las Vegas, NV us.redbull.com - Pete McLeod Aerosports 2016-10-15 MIT Jonathan Hudson Kern County Airfest 2016-10-15 Shafter , CA 661-303-6996 2016-10-15 Star-Spangled Spectacular - Ft McHenry, 2016-10-16 Thunder Over the Harbor Baltimore, MD 2016-10-15 MYV Mary Hansen Golden West Regional Fly-In 2016-10-15 Olivehurst, CA 530-741-6248 2016-10-15 Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air AFW - USAF Thunderbirds Christina Carey 2016-10-16 Show Fort Worth, TX - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 817-837-4902 2016-10-15 15 Wing Moose Jaw RCAF Moose Jaw, SK 2016-10-15 Snowbirds Year-End Show 2016-10-16 MQJ Bob Duncan Indianapolis Air Show 2016-10-18 Indianapolis, IN 317-487-5004 2016-10-21 Florida International PGD - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC Mike Dallenbach 2016-10-23 Airshow Punta Gorda, FL - Dan Buchanan Airshows 941-627-0407 - USN Blue Angels - Tora Tora Tora - Commemorative Air Force - Sean D Tucker - Aviation Specialties - Younkin Airshows, Inc. 2016-10-21 Wings Over Houston EFD - Texas Flying Legends Museum Bill Roach 2016-10-23 Airshow Houston, TX - AeroShell Aerobatic Team 281-579-1942 - CAF Red Tail Squadron - Cavanaugh Flight Museum - Lone Star Flight Museum - DAV Flight Team - Freedom Flyers FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 101 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact 2016-10-22 Bonham Festival of Flight Bonham, TX 2016-10-22 - Breitling Jet Team - USAF Thunderbirds

2016-10-22 - Bill Stein Airshows Mike McCabe Surf City USA Airshow Huntington Beach, 2016-10-23 - Kirby Chambliss Aerobatics (Red Bull) 585-393-9000 CA - John Klatt Airshows, Inc./Jack Link’s Protein Snacks - Mike Goulian Airshows 2016-10-26 Queretaro Air Show Queretaro, Mexico 2016-10-30 2016-10-28 Copperstate Fly-In Casa Grande, AZ 2016-10-29 - Mike Goulian Airshows - Jim Tobul Airshows - Vertigo Airshows - Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows - Quick Silver P-51 Airshows 2016-10-29 RMG - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) [email protected] Wings Over North Georgia 2016-10-30 , GA - Ladies for Liberty, LLC 706-291-0030 - USAF Thunderbirds - Michael Wiskus and Lucas Oil Airshows - Patty Wagstaff Airshows, Inc. - Wild Horse Aviation - Sky Soldiers 2016-10-29 AVQ Al Aven Marana AirExpo 2016-10-29 Marana, AZ 520-907-0307 - USN Blue Angels 2016-10-29 NHK - US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights LT Clayton Martin NAS Patuxent River Air Expo 2016-10-30 Patuxent River, MD - Scott Francis Airshows 301-342-6218 - Nalls Aviation, Inc. 2016-10-29 Puerto Rican Aerial Cieba, PR 2016-10-30 Extravaganza 2016-11-04 SUA Elisabeth Glynn Stuart Airshow - USN Parachute Team Leap Frogs 2016-11-06 Stuart, FL 772-781-4882 x402 Sarah Horn 2016-11-05 Jacksonville Sea & Sky - USN Blue Angels Jacksonville Beach, Ausherman 2016-11-06 Spectacular - GEICO Skytypers FL 904-630-3690 Col Michael 2016-11-05 HST - USAF Thunderbirds Wings Over Homestead ARB McCully 2016-11-06 Homestead ARB, FL - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks 305-224-7806 - John Collver Warbird Airshows Daryl Shippy 2016-11-07 TRM - Jon Melby Aerosports, Inc. Jacqueline Cochran Airshow 760-863-8247 / 2016-11-07 Thermal, CA - Vicky Benzing Aerosports 951-955-9418 - Kent Pietsch Airshows (Pietsch Airshows) - USN Blue Angels 2016-11-10 Blue Angels Homecoming NPA Kathy Holmes - Firewalkers International Pyro, LLC 2016-11-12 Air Show NAS Pensacola, FL 850-452-3981 - SHOCKWAVE & Flash Fire Jet Trucks our website 2016-11-11 Aviation Nation Open House LSV - F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team www.nellis.af.mil/ 2016-11-13 (Nellis 75th Anniversary) Nellis AFB, NV - USAF Thunderbirds aviationnation FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 102 ICAS 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Dates Name Location Performers Contact - Clemens Kuhlig - Dragon Aviation, Inc. - Fox51, LLC - Jim Tobul Airshows - Keith Davis Airshows - Mid-Atlantic Air Museum - Military Aviation Museum 2016-11-11 EQY Pete Hovanec Warbirds Over Monroe - National Warplane Museum 2016-11-13 Monroe, NC 704-282-4542 - Quick Silver P-51 Airshows - Sky Soldiers - Tora Tora Tora - Warriors and Warbirds, Inc. - World War Two Airborne Demonstration Team - Greg Connell Airshows - The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows FOR THE MOST CURRENT AIR SHOW SCHEDULE, VISIT WWW.AIRSHOWS.AERO

air shows 1Q 2016 103 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS

Ace Maker Airshows 14 Bill Leff Airshows 20 AeroShell Aerobatic Team 96 Liberty Jump Team 86 Air Boss & Consulting International, Inc. 10 Jon Melby Aerosports, Inc. 42 Air Show Profit System 52-53 Mohawk Air Shows 78 The Alabama Boys by Greg Koontz Airshows 40 Mustang Aerobatics 98 Your APP Live - a division of TenFive Productions LLC 60 National Event Services 82 Bearfeat Aerobatics C2 Jim Peitz Aerosports, Inc 3 Julie Clark Airshows dba American Aerobatics, Inc. 104 Redline Air Shows 8 Extreme Tix, Inc. /ClicknPrint Tickets 92 Rob Reider, Air Show Announcer 13 FIGHTERJETS, INC. 103 Shannon & Luchs Insurance Agency, Inc 50 Firecat Aerial Productions 70 Jim Tobul Air Shows 4 Scott Francis Airshows 54 Tora Tora Tora 18 Franklin’s Flying Circus & Airshow 2 Sean D Tucker-Aviation Specialties 26 ICAS Foundation 90 Vertigo Airshows 24 Indy Boys JET TRUCKS 64 Gary Ward Airshows 104 Insurance Technologies & Programs, Inc. C4 Wild Blue Rodeo, LLC 54 Jacquie B Airshows C3 air shows 1Q 2016 3 air shows 1Q 2016 4