The Blue Angels' mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation. Since its inception in 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 427 million fans.
Rob Holland is one of the most decorated, respected, and innovative aerobatic pilots and airshow performers in the world today. Flying the MXS-RH, an all carbon fiber, competition–ready, single-seat aerobatic airplane designed and built by MX Aircraft, Rob Holland brings an unrivaled performance to airshows across North America, thrilling millions of spectators with his dynamic and breathtaking display. Winner of six consecutive US National Aerobatic Championships, three World Freestyle Aerobatic Championships and the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) prestigious Art Scholl Award for Showmanship, the highest honor any airshow pilot can receive, Rob has distinguished himself by blazing a trail of innovation, developing maneuvers never before seen at an airshows. In 2017, Rob will be celebrating 16 years in the airshow industry, bringing his passion for aviation to audiences at airshows across North America, hoping to inspire people to pursue their dreams with the same focus and dedication that has propelled Rob to the very top of the airshow world.
Shockwave is a custom built race truck equipped with 3 huge J34-48 Pratt & Whitney Jet Engines originally out of the USA Navy T2 Buckeye. The combined horsepower is 36,000! These 3 Jet Engines make a total of 21,000 lbs of thrust which easily propels this truck to speeds over 350 mph while racing planes at air shows all over North America! Shockwave is not only the most powerful truck in the world, it also hold the record speed for Semi Trucks at 376 mph! As one of the most popular air show and drag racing exhibition vehicles in the world, the Shockwave performance is not something you will soon forget! This is truly an assault of all of your senses with huge flames coming out of the 3 after burning jet engines, fire shooting out of the smoke stacks, intense heat, deafening noise, and SPEED! Shockwave is owned by Darnell Racing Enterprises, Inc based in Springfield, MO and driven by Chris Darnell.
Patty, one of the world’s top airshow pilots, flies thrilling, low-level aerobatic demonstrations before millions of people each year. Her breathtaking performances give airshow spectators a front-row seat view of the precision and complexity of modern, unlimited hard-core aerobatics. Her smooth aggressive style sets the standard for performers the world over.
Within this Way of Life, Elias Corey and Suzuki enter the fastest sport in the world, Competition Aerobatics and Demonstration Flight. At speeds over 250mph and nine times the force of gravity, man and machine will be tested as Elias Corey and Suzuki set their sights set on Global Advanced Aerobatics Championships. At the events spectators and enthusiasts will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Suzuki. From racetrack to back roads to adventure off-road you’ll have the opportunity to test Suzuki’s full line of motorcycles at the Suzuki National Airshow Tour. We look forward to seeing you there and to introducing you to the Suzuki’s Way of Life.
Warrior Flight Team (WFT), reaches out to wounded soldiers and their families through numerous support groups and veterans organizations and invites those who have served and sacrificed so much to meet the team. These get-togethers are centered around large, well-attended events such as fundraisers, airshows, and sporting contests. The WFT honors these warriors and their families with a truly unique experience and unparalleled hospitality and camaraderie. It’s a time for relaxation as well as reflection on the price many pays for serving in the armed forces. In front of millions of people annually, the team has the chance to promote the Warrior Flight Team programs as the soldiers are honored publically.
Presenting the world’s only, civilian-owned, “HARRIER,” owned and flown by NALLS AVIATION! Based on the east coast, this model is a British Sea Harrier, FA.2, tailored specifically for the airshow market. The Sea Harrier, better known to the Brits as the “SHAR” (Sea HARrier), is a true thoroughbred, the last of the all-British fighters, ending a lineage that began with the famed Sopwith fighters in the first World War. It’s now in the hands of a cadre of former Marine Corps aviators, experienced Harrier pilots, Test Pilots, and airshow performers!
The “Class of ‘45’s” origins are really quite simple. While watching practice at the Wings Over North Georgia airshow in October of 2013, pilots Jim Tobul and Scott Yoak were discussing the USAF’s Heritage and U S Navy’s Legacy flights. Tobul, owner of the F4U-4 Corsair “Korean War Hero”, and Yoak, owner of the P-51D Mustang “Quick Silver” started talking about doing a formation flight of their own to honor the service personnel who flew and maintained these legendary American fighters. Both aircraft were the pinnacle of military technology at the time, technology that helped win the war in the European and Pacific Theaters in World War Two, and went on to continue the defense of freedom in the Korean War. The Class of ‘45’s mission is to preserve and honor the service of American military men and women, both then and now. In flying these legendary machines, we remember their service, their contributions, and our obligation to never let their sacrifices be in vain.
Precision Exotics along with Stacy Newman Events has successfully created some of the most unique and exhilarating driving experiences known to man. At our custom events, you’ll actually be allowed to rip your exotic down the runway at unrestricted speeds against some of the most recognizable aircraft in history, flown by some of the greatest pilots in the world.