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Blue Angels Inverted

	BLUE ANGELS • The "Blues" F/A-18 aircraft are former fleet aircraft that are nearly combat-ready. According to the Navy, they can be repainted and readied for combat service in just 72 hours. The standard demonstration configuration is such that the pilot must overcome 40 pounds (18 kg) of nose-down stick input to maintain level flight. The Blue Angels do not wear G-suits, because the air bladders inside them would repeatedly deflate and inflate, interfering with the control stick between the pilot's legs. Instead, Blue Angel pilots tense their stomach muscles and legs to prevent blood from rushing from their heads and rendering them unconscious. More »
	U.S. NAVY F/A-18 SUPER HORNET • U.S. Navy's Tac Demo Teams are made up of actual Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) instructors flying the same jets used to train new students. The Tactical Demonstration or "TAC Demo" is designed to highlight the mobility, versatility and power of the F/A-18 Super Hornet for the citizens who look to the Navy for the defense of freedom. More »
	BLACK DIAMOND JET TEAM • As America's premier civilian squadron, the Black Diamond Jet Team is a seven-ship aerobatic civilian-owned jet team. Fully-sponsored by United Bank Card, Inc., the team is comprised of five L-39s and two Mig-17s, all in the Arctic camouflage paint scheme. The Lakeland, Florida-based Black Diamond Jet Team is an exciting addition to the U.S. air show circuit. More »
	U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND PARACHUTE DEMONSTRATION TEAM • The Para-Commandos perform precision free-fall parachute demonstrations informing the public about the unique mission of Special Operations Command. The team is comprised of active duty military and Department of Defense civilians assigned to Special Operations Command. Most are combat veterans with a Special Operations background. More »
	TEAM RV • Team RV is the world's largest air show team. The twelve RV series aircraft are experimental kitplanes which are nimble, low-wing monoplanes capable of attaining speeds in excess of 200 mph and are stressed for 6 g’s. Most members built their planes in their own hangar or garage, and no two planes are exactly alike. Collectively, Team RV pilots have flown well over 100 different types of aircraft, from Piper Cubs to fighter jets. More »
	F8F BEARCAT • The Grumman F8F Bearcat (affectionately called "Bear") was an American single-engine naval fighter aircraft of the 1940s. It went on to serve into the mid-20th century in the United States Navy and other air forces, and would be the company’s final piston engined fighter aircraft. Modified versions have broken speed records for propeller-driven aircraft, and are popular among warbird collectors.
	MATT YOUNKIN - TWIN BEECH 18 • A third generation pilot performing unique aerobatics in precision aircraft and precision aerobatics in unique aircraft. Matt is the son of legendary airshow pilot Bobby Younkin who's famous for amazing aerobatic displays. Matt began flying at age 14, and is proficient in over 50 types of airplanes. He performs an aerobatic display described as "the most graceful and beautiful performance the airshow industry has to offer." More »
	GARY WARD - MX2 • The MX2 is the latest in unlimited aerobatic aircraft. It is strong, fast, and very agile! The entire airframe is constructed of aerospace quality carbon fiber to provide maximum strength and stiffness with minimum weight. Gary puts the MX2 through one of the most exciting performances you will ever see and makes full use of the power and agility of the MX2 to perform many maneuvers that an "airplane just isn't supposed to do!" More »
	JERRY McCART - WICKED WILLY JET FUNNY CAR Topping out at 300 mph, Wicked Willy is powered by a GE J-85, more commonly used on the F-5 and T-3 Fighters, as well as on the prototype Stealth 116. The thrust with afterburner is 6,000 lbs. which equates to more than 12,000 hp. Quite possibly one of the fastest machines you'll see on the runway!