| Salute the Troops Air Show 2008 MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield Fort Stewart, Georgia June 14 - 15, 2008 |
Greg Koontz has been performing in airshows since 1974, when he joined Col. Moser's Flying
Circus and learned his trademark maneuvers from the best in the business. This airshow season,
Greg returns to his roots to bring back good old- fashioned family entertainment in the best flying
circus tradition!
Circus and learned his trademark maneuvers from the best in the business. This airshow season,
Greg returns to his roots to bring back good old- fashioned family entertainment in the best flying
circus tradition!
Fred Cabanas has flown over 50 aircraft, ranging from the DC-3 to Seaplanes, the Hawker Sea
Fury & P-51 to crop dusters, and his aircraft of choice. The Pitts S2C. He has performed in over
100 airshows since 1986. Flown in three continents, over 80 countries and 49 states. When he is
not in the sky, he can be found fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, or at his favorite Key West watering
holes.
Fury & P-51 to crop dusters, and his aircraft of choice. The Pitts S2C. He has performed in over
100 airshows since 1986. Flown in three continents, over 80 countries and 49 states. When he is
not in the sky, he can be found fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, or at his favorite Key West watering
holes.
Gary Ward began his airshow career in 1998 in a Pitts S2-B. In 1999, he moved to the Giles 202
and in 2006, he became the first pilot to begin flying airshows in the awesome new MX2! The MX2 is
the absolute latest in unlimited aerobatic aircraft. It is strong, fast, and very agile! Gary puts the
MX2 through one of the most exciting performances you will ever see. The action starts on take off
as Gary pulls steeply up and goes into a spectacular take off maneuver! The entire sequence is
jam packed with breathtaking gyrations that range from zero speed hovers to dives in excess of 250
mph!
and in 2006, he became the first pilot to begin flying airshows in the awesome new MX2! The MX2 is
the absolute latest in unlimited aerobatic aircraft. It is strong, fast, and very agile! Gary puts the
MX2 through one of the most exciting performances you will ever see. The action starts on take off
as Gary pulls steeply up and goes into a spectacular take off maneuver! The entire sequence is
jam packed with breathtaking gyrations that range from zero speed hovers to dives in excess of 250
mph!
| THE PERFORMERS |
The Iron Eagle Aerobatic Team is one of the closest formation teams flying today. Pilots Bill
Gordon and Billy Segalla perform the crossfire takeoff, switchblade hammerhead, and close
head-on maneuvers just feet apart in their highly modified single-place Super Christen Eagle
biplanes . The pair has been flying as a team since 1992 and possess a combined 37 years of
experience in air show performing.
Gordon and Billy Segalla perform the crossfire takeoff, switchblade hammerhead, and close
head-on maneuvers just feet apart in their highly modified single-place Super Christen Eagle
biplanes . The pair has been flying as a team since 1992 and possess a combined 37 years of
experience in air show performing.
The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, a formation acrobatic team flying the World War II North
American Advanced Trainer, combines the skill, competence and flair of the pilots with the roar and
billowing smoke of the powerful 600 HP Pratt and Whitney engines. Performing a series precision
formation aerobatic maneuvers, the team thrills audiences worldwide with their trademark bomb
burst, vertical rejoin, avalanche, breath-taking "Switch Blade" along with graceful loops and rolls.
American Advanced Trainer, combines the skill, competence and flair of the pilots with the roar and
billowing smoke of the powerful 600 HP Pratt and Whitney engines. Performing a series precision
formation aerobatic maneuvers, the team thrills audiences worldwide with their trademark bomb
burst, vertical rejoin, avalanche, breath-taking "Switch Blade" along with graceful loops and rolls.
The USAF Heritage Flight program "was established in 1997 to commemorate the Air Force's
50th anniversary. It involves today's state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War
II, Korean and Vietnam era fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and the F-86 Sabre. The flight's
mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of U.S. Air Force airpower and to support the
Air Force's recruiting and retention efforts." (source, US Air Combat Command website)
50th anniversary. It involves today's state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War
II, Korean and Vietnam era fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and the F-86 Sabre. The flight's
mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of U.S. Air Force airpower and to support the
Air Force's recruiting and retention efforts." (source, US Air Combat Command website)
| JUNE 14 - 15, 2008; 10AM - 5PM |
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Alabama Boys Flown in the 1946 Piper J-3 Cub, this act begins as Greg- farmer Clem Cleaver-
climbs up on the announcer's stand, demanding a flight lesson. Later in the show, he "steals" the
plane and takes off solo, with his whole crew chasing. Grandpa shoots off a tire to get him down,
and Clem lands on his pickup truck as it races down the runway. The rarely seen Granny Cleaver
will be making a special appearance at our event!
climbs up on the announcer's stand, demanding a flight lesson. Later in the show, he "steals" the
plane and takes off solo, with his whole crew chasing. Grandpa shoots off a tire to get him down,
and Clem lands on his pickup truck as it races down the runway. The rarely seen Granny Cleaver
will be making a special appearance at our event!
Greg Connell Raised in North Augusta, SC. Greg graduated from North Augusta High School,
where he lettered in Football and Golf. He graduated from the University of SC in 1988 with a
Bachelors degree in Finance. Currently he lives in the Twin Lakes Airpark in Trenton, SC, with his
lovely wife, Ginger.
where he lettered in Football and Golf. He graduated from the University of SC in 1988 with a
Bachelors degree in Finance. Currently he lives in the Twin Lakes Airpark in Trenton, SC, with his
lovely wife, Ginger.
F15 West Coast Demo Team The F-15 West Coast Demo Team is just one of the seven single
aircraft Demonstration Teams assigned to Air Combat Command (ACC). The F-15 West Team
originated from Holloman AFB, N.M., and was moved to Tyndall AFB, Fla., before settling at Eglin in
the early 1990's. The name "West Coast" has been retained for heritage purposes. The West
Coast F-15 Demo Team's Mission: 1) Demonstrate the professional competence of Air Force
members; 2) To demonstrate modern weapon systems; 3) Positively affect Air Force recruitment
and retention efforts; and 4) - Promote community and international relations and reinforce public
confidence in the Air Force
aircraft Demonstration Teams assigned to Air Combat Command (ACC). The F-15 West Team
originated from Holloman AFB, N.M., and was moved to Tyndall AFB, Fla., before settling at Eglin in
the early 1990's. The name "West Coast" has been retained for heritage purposes. The West
Coast F-15 Demo Team's Mission: 1) Demonstrate the professional competence of Air Force
members; 2) To demonstrate modern weapon systems; 3) Positively affect Air Force recruitment
and retention efforts; and 4) - Promote community and international relations and reinforce public
confidence in the Air Force
Matt Younkin’s Beech 18 performance is likely the most unusual act on the airshow circuit today.
The Beech 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight; however that doesn’t make it incapable of
doing just that. The performance is almost a mirror image of the one his father Bobby pioneered
and flew for over 15 years. It begins with a roll on takeoff followed by a series of Cuban eights,
point-rolls, and even a loop. The conclusion is a dirty pass dubbed the “Elephant Waltz” in which
Matt rocks the huge transport’s wings more than 90 degrees with the landing gear and flaps
extended!
The Beech 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight; however that doesn’t make it incapable of
doing just that. The performance is almost a mirror image of the one his father Bobby pioneered
and flew for over 15 years. It begins with a roll on takeoff followed by a series of Cuban eights,
point-rolls, and even a loop. The conclusion is a dirty pass dubbed the “Elephant Waltz” in which
Matt rocks the huge transport’s wings more than 90 degrees with the landing gear and flaps
extended!
