Airshow Performers
Who will you see in the air?
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Air Force Heritage Flight featuring the A-10 Thunderbolt II & P-51 Mustang
The Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation (AFHFF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was formed on December 6, 2010 with the primary charitable mission of providing Heritage Flights to the public. Our civilian Heritage Flight pilots fly alongside modern USAF fighter/attack jets in vintage warbirds.
Bill Stein Edge 540
Bill Stein’s passion for precision flying is evident with his dazzling air show routine in his Zivko Edge 540. He has logged over 5,000 hours of aerobatic and formation flight beginning when he was still a student pilot and has been dedicated to perfecting his skills ever since.
Jim Peitz in an Aerobatic Bonanza
This specialized Beechcraft F33C Bonanza, one of only 118 built, performs an amazing demonstration that will leave fans completely mesmerized! It is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers (unusual for a Bonanza) including loops, point rolls, barrel rolls, snap rolls, Cuban eights, and hammerheads (yes, it goes vertical). The Bonanza handles it all in style and with Jim’s expert touch he makes it all look easy.
Jim Peitz is from Pierre, South Dakota where his father taught him to fly in the 1970’s. He began teaching himself aerobatics in 1992, and has since amassed over 14,000 incident-free hours in over 100 aircraft types! His most recent addition to this impressive list is the P-51 Mustang. Jim was checked out in the storied aircraft by Mr. Mustang himself, Lee Lauderback.
Tucker's Air Patrol
Eric Tucker’s current aviation adventure is a throwback to the glory days of Barnstorming. Flying an aircraft built in 1941, but designed in the late twenties, Tucker will be performing three very distinct acts!
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds perform for crowds all over the world with the mission to display the pride, precision and professionalism of the men and women of the United States Air Force. The Thunderbirds will thrill crowds with each demonstration that combines years of training and experience and what the Thunderbirds describe as “an attitude of excellence” to showcase the Air Force.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon jets blaze through the sky, flying only a few feet apart from wingtip to wingtip. It gets loud and proud as Thunderbird solo pilots show of their skills as well as the maximum capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon – the Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet. Get ready Sacramento!
US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II
You won’t want to miss this series of formation flyovers featuring the current A-10 Thunderbolt II before it joins up with the P-51 Mustang!
US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration Team
It’s difficult to sum up the C-17 in just word and pictures. In short, the C-17 demo team will redefine “Crank & Bank” as they move 250,000+ pounds of airplane across the skies of Sacramento. Heck, even fighter pilots are left slack-jawed by the C-17’s maneuverability.
US Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady
The U-2 first flew in 1955 at a secret military facility (the Ranch) near Las Vegas, Nevada. The “U” in “U-2” stands for “Utility.” Since the 1950’s, the “Dragon Lady” has been one of the mainstays of the U.S. Air Force and NASA. The U-2 has even conducted aircraft carrier operations from the USS America. Because of the U-2’s massive wings it can fly at higher altitudes than some of today’s most advance fifth generation fighter aircraft … at the edge of space! It’s a testament to extraordinary engineering feats of America’s brightest minds.
US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet TacDemo
The FA-18 E/F Super Hornet, also know as the ‘Rhino’, is highly capable across the full mission spectrum: air superiority, fighter escort, reconnaissance, aerial refueling, close air support, air defense suppression and day/night precision strike. Compared to the original F/A-18 A through D models, the Super Hornet has longer range, an aerial refueling capability, increased survivability/lethality and improved carrier suitability.
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