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Precision parachuting, gravity-defying jets,
thundering jet trucks and vintage warbirds mark the
12th edition of The Great Georgia Airshow to be held
at Falcon Field in Peachtree City, Saturday, October
10 and Sunday October 11. |
RAIN OR SHINE
Full Show Schedule
NEW SHOWS FOR 2009!
Full Military Support
ARMY AIRFORCE NAVY MARINE Demos! |
| We had a great show! Thanks to all who attended! Very special thanks to all who contributed; our Performers, our Sponsors, and especially all those very hard-working Volunteers! See you next show!! |
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Performers at The
Great Georgia Airshow
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 Red Thunder Air Team
Russian YAK-52; Chinese Nanchang CJ-6; |
|  US ARMY Golden Knights Parachute Team
Parachute Demo Team |
|  US NAVY East Coast F18 F Super Hornet team
F-18 F Super Hornet |
|  AV-8B Harrier II Marine Demonstration Team
Harrier |
|  The FlashFire Jet Truck
Jet Truck |
|  A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II -- Warthog
A10 Warthog |
|  Dixie Wing Warbirds
Dauntless SBD-5 Dive Bomber; C45 Expediter; LT-6; SNJ; Mitsubishi Zero Nakajima; B-5N Kate; PT-26; L-16! |
|  "Magic in the Air" -- Red Eagle Air Sports
Talon Eagle I |
|  Greg Koontz AirShows
Piper Cub |
|  Kent Gorton Airsports
Extra 300 |
|  Scott Slade -- Airshow Announcer
AirShow Announcer |
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ALL PERFORMANCES ARE
"ANTICIPATED"
Due to weather,
logistics, and government demands, some performers and
aircraft may change.
Please check the
website for the most up to date information.
Red Thunder Air Team
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Russian YAK-52; Chinese Nanchang CJ-6; |
Big smoke, wonderful sounds of big radial engine airplanes and the thrills of an air show. All of this plus precision close formation warbird demonstrations when the featured “Red Thunder” aerial demonstration team performs at The Great Georgia Airshow!
Enjoy the ballet of the aerial precision and be stunned by the dominance of these former eastern block airplanes. Some of the formations demonstrated by the Red Thunder Pilots are formation take-offs, finger tip flight, the opposing pass, and their signature the “Delta Diamond Starburst.” The wing tip distance between the aircraft during these formations is only about 3 to 4 feet. Regardless of how slow or how fast and airplane may be, anytime a pilot places his wingtip within 3 feet of another airplane, it requires extreme concentration, skill and hundreds of hours of practice.
“Red Thunder” airplanes feature the Russian YAK-52 and the Chinese Nanchang CJ-6. Tim Williams of Lake Martin, AL is the Team Leader and offered this: “Our team offers people an opportunity to see these stunning eastern block airplanes up close and personal. A chance to see airplanes that only a few years ago would have been impossible here in the United States.” Today there are around 500 Russian Yaks and Chinese airplanes in the U.S. When asked about his remarkable airplane, Solo aerobatic pilot Jimmy Fordham of Monroe, LA answered “I fly the YAK-52, formally used by the Soviet Air Force to train fighter pilots; it’s an airplane that turns heads at every airport. It has fantastic maneuvering qualities and will turn on a dime.”
Red Thunder airplanes are flown by pilots with varying backgrounds including former military pilots, commercial pilots flying for the airlines and civilian trained pilots. They love to talk about their airplanes, so please make a point to meet and talk with them. http://www.redthunder.us/
| | US ARMY Golden Knights Parachute Team
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Parachute Demo Team |
NEW -- US ARMY Golden Knights Parachute Team
Aerial Prescion, Exciting Action -- The Best in the World!
As the “Official Ambassadors of the Army,” the Team annually reaches a third of our nation by performing spectacular live parachute demonstrations for the American public, manifesting the “Band of Excellence” as displayed by all U.S. Army Soldiers around the world.
The demonstration teams perform two different shows from an altitude of 12,500 feet. The mass show entails one jumper exiting the aircraft and flying our national colors. This Soldier will then narrate the show for the audience while the rest of the team exits the aircraft maneuvering together to form one large mass formation.
Above links directly to the offical GK website. Use your "Back" button on your browser to return. (GGAS not responsible for content on external links.)
The full show consists of four separate maneuvers, which demonstrate the maneuverability of the human body while falling at speeds in excess of 120mph!
Baton Pass
The first maneuver, the baton pass, entails two jumpers exiting the aircraft separately and flying together to exchange a 14 inch mahogany baton.
Cutaway
The cutaway maneuver is designed to show what would occur if the jumper’s parachute was to malfunction.
Diamond Track
The diamond track demonstrates the incredible amount of lateral movement a jumper can obtain in free-fall.
Diamond Formation
The final maneuver of the full show is the diamond formation. Four jumpers exit the aircraft and constantly maneuver their bodies closer together until they are mere inches apart, forming a diamond shape in the sky.
The men and women who wear the distinctive black and gold uniform of the United States Army Parachute Team represent the “Band of Excellence” and the “Warrior Ethos” that are continually demonstrated by all U.S. Army Soldiers in our Global War on Terrorism and represent the best precision free-fall team in the world.
As they travel across the nation and around the world, the Golden Knights serve as Ambassadors of the U.S. Army. These professional Soldiers proudly serve the country with pride, skill and enthusiasm. http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/goldenknights/Webpage2005_content.html
| | US NAVY East Coast F18 F Super Hornet team
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F-18 F Super Hornet |
Check Back for More Exciting Information!
| | AV-8B Harrier II Marine Demonstration Team
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Harrier |
NEW -- Marine AV-8B Harrier II Demo Team!
Grab your ear plugs! These guys are Loud and Powerful! Energy and Excitement Like Never Before!
The AV-8B Harrier II demonstration is one of the most sought-after aerial demonstrations offered by the U.S. military. The Marine Corps does not have a dedicated AV-8B II Harrier demonstration team, so demonstrations are performed by the same aircraft and Marines who train and deploy in support of real-world contingencies, including on-going operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. For this reason, Headquarters Marine Corps selects a handful of events to receive the coveted demonstration during the annual Harrier Demonstration and Osprey Static Display Board. http://www.marines.mil/community/Pages/harrier.aspx
| | The FlashFire Jet Truck
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Jet Truck |
AIRSHOW FAVORITE! FIRE - SPEED - JETS!
Neal Darnell's FLASHFIRE Jet Truck!
The above link access YouTube. See Videos showing the FlashFire Truck. Use your "Back" button on your browser to return. (GGAS not responsible for content on external links.)
Powered by a Westinghouse J34-48, Neal Darnell's Flash Fire Jet Truck is capable of reaching speeds of over 300 mph! http://www.teamchaosairshows.com/nealdarnell.html
| | A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II -- Warthog
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A10 Warthog |
A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team
The A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force Aircraft specially
designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles
Above links directly to the offical Air Combat Command Website. Use your "Back" button on your browser to return. (GGAS not responsible for content on external links.) http://www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/a10east/index.asp
| | Dixie Wing Warbirds
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Dauntless SBD-5 Dive Bomber; C45 Expediter; LT-6; SNJ; Mitsubishi Zero Nakajima; B-5N Kate; PT-26; L-16! |
Watch restored WWII Aircraft Thrill the Sky's! See a Dauntless SBD-5 Dive Bomber, a C45 Expediter, a LT-6, a SNJ, a Mitsubishi Zero Nakajima, see a B-5N Kate, a PT-26, and a L-16! Each of these amazing machines restored to pristine condition and flying demonstrating their capabilities.
The Commemorative Air Force is a patriotic organization dedicated to the preservation of the world's greatest World War II combat aircraft (flown from 1939 to 1945). Our organization is the 16th largest Air Force and owns more World War II aircraft than any other organization or individual. The CAF is a 501c(3) corporation and all donations are tax deductible.
The Dixie Wing was approved as the 83rd CAF unit on February 28, 1987, and has since displayed its collection of vintage World War II aircraft in numerous air shows throughout the Southeast. Membership in the wing has grown steadily to its present level of over 250 Colonels, with maintenance and restoration activities being carried out in the Atlanta area. The Dixie Wing is a non-profit, tax-exempt "flying museum" that depends on contributions of time and funds to carry out its mission.
The members of the Dixie Wing come from all walks of life and range in age from 19 to 80. We have aircraft mechanics, students, retired folks, housewives, airline pilots, salesmen, construction workers and many more who are all interested in World War II aircraft. Come to a meeting, hear about our activities and meet some of our members. We also have a cadet program for young persons from age 13 to 18. These young folks will learn about our World War II heritage, take field trips, learn about aircraft maintenance, help maintain our aircraft under the supervision of licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, learn leadership and teamwork, and actually get to fly in our aircraft.
DixieWing website (http://www.dixiewing.org)
| | "Magic in the Air" -- Red Eagle Air Sports
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Talon Eagle I |
MAGIC in the AIR!
Red Eagle Air Sports' "Magic in the Air" is a real crowd pleaser.
Providing a singular blend of low-level precision formation and solo aerobatics with fascinating transitions, Red Eagle Air Sports is nationally known for its eye-popping, spectacular performances.
Above links directly to the offical RedEagle Airshports Website. Use your "Back" button on your browser to return. (GGAS not responsible for content on external links.)
Prepare to witness inverted flat spins, inside and outside loops, multiple snap rolls, tail slides, torque rolls, plus our signature maneuvers: the Torqued Eagle, Topcoat This, the Squirrel Cage, The Towering Centrifuge, The Farvel Loop , the Tuck-Under Break and daring head on passes that will take your breathe away.
Flying the Red Eagle and one-of-a-kind Talon Eagle, Buck Roetman and Dan McClung demonstrate the awesome power of these highly-modified aerobatic aircraft.
Dan and Buck lead the way on the Red Eagle team, recognizing that the talent to build and fly airplanes that entertain like this comes from a higher authority! Their mission? To use their God-given talents and opportunities to challenge, inspire and motivate others to excel in everything they do. Red Eagle Air Sports Website (http://www.redeagleairsports.com)
| | Greg Koontz AirShows
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Piper Cub |
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!
Greg will perform an exciting and hilarious Comedy Act!
Piper Cub Arobactics -- Lands on a moving Pick-Up!
See the Bama Boys in Action! Watch as Clem wins a free flying lesson. Problems arise and Clem is forced to land the Piper Cub on the Back of his Pick-Up! Greg Koontz Airshows website (http://www.gkairshows.com)
| | Kent Gorton Airsports
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Extra 300 |
The Kent Gorton Airsports Promise!
• Great Flying
• Engaging Music
• Dynamic Narration
Kent performs a high energy performance in his Extra 300 to a custom music track with over 14 familiar songs. Kent works very hard to pull all these elements together to entertain the crowd.
http://kentgortonairsports.com/index.html
| | Scott Slade -- Airshow Announcer
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AirShow Announcer |
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Gates Open | 9AM Saturday and Sunday |
| Shuttle Buses Begin Service | 8AM Saturday and Sunday |
| Aerial Performances Begin | 1PM Saturday and Sunday |
| Please Note | For Increased Security Precautions Absolutely No Coolers, Backpacks, or Pets. |
| Event Dates | October 10th and 11th 2009 |
| Special Rehersal and Media Day! Friday, October 9th | We open our gates for the public to watch rehersals (Not full performances) Donations Appreciated! |
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