2014 Free Truckee Tahoe AirShow Welcomes Bill Cornick, Tim Just and Craig “Brute” Teft to its Performer Line-up

(Truckee, Calif.) – The free Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival just keeps getting bigger and better.  Most recently signed on to soar through Truckee’s Sky on July 12 are high-flying aerobatic performers Bill Cornick, Tim Just and Craig “Brute” Teft.

Cornick is not only one of the finest, but he’s the oldest pilot on the AirShow circuit. See him at the AirShow performing inverted flat spins in his custom modified “Super” Pitts S-2C along with executing rolls, lomcevak tumbles, the “pin-wheel”, a double hammerhead and other intense aerobatic maneuvers.

Cornick started flying in the United States Air Force in 1953. After serving for ten years, he returned to civilian flying as a charter pilot, corporate pilot and a flight instructor with United Airlines. He’s logged over 26,000 hours in the air. Now he devotes his time to performing at air shows and teaching aerobatics. In 1980, he started performing and has since continued to repeatedly thrill crowds.

Certain to put the Truckee Tahoe audience in awe, Just flies a maximum performance handling Extra 300S. Flying out of Victorville, Calif., he has been a test pilot in the aerospace industry for the past 27 years and has flown as a competition aerobatic pilot since 1986. He began his competition flying in a Pitts S2-S which was replaced by an Extra 300 in which he competed at the Advanced level. He’s competed in four U.S. Nationals, and in 2010 he became a member of the 2010-11 United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team which represented the U.S. in Italy.

“Tim Just is currently training for the 2015 World Championships to be held in France, so we feel very fortunate to have him take the time to fly our air show; his performances include many maneuvers that are included in international competitions,” said AirShow Chairman, Tim LoDolce.  “He and Bill Cornick are going to really complement our AirShow.”

Craig “Brute” Teft joined the Air Force in 1986 and has been active in competitive aerobatics in his military trainer CJ6, as duty allows, since 1988. In 1995 he was selected to attend the USAF Fighter Weapons School (aka Top Gun) and completed this demanding five and a half month school by winning the academic and outstanding graduate awards. In 2000 he won a bronze medal at the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships. His performance is called, “Disciplined Precision”, in which he incorporates his skills learned from over 20 years as an Air Force Fighter Pilot and precision flying from being involved in competitive aerobatics.

Other AirShow featured performers include:

Kent Pietsch, “Jelly Belly” sponsored pilot, flies an Interstate Cadet Airplane and executes three different acts leaving spectators mesmerized.

Dan Buchanan who six months after an accident that left him unable to walk ever again began flying his NorthWing designed hang glider.

RedStar Formation Team, a show pleaser for the past two years, is a Precision Warbird Mass Formation Display Team highlighting precision flying capabilities.

The AirShow’s 2014 “Women in Aviation” themed-event will welcome numerous women from both near to and far from Truckee on July 11 – 12 at the Truckee Tahoe Airport.

The featured women in aviation line-up includes world-renowned, three-time national Aerobatic Champion and National Aviation Hall of Fame member, Patty Wagstaff to speak at the AirShow’s pre-event honorary dinner on July 11; Truckee local and Retired Flying Tiger/Fed Ex captain, Sandy Wiederkehr as the AirShow’s Grand Marshal; another Truckee local and a Persian Gulf veteran pilot, Kimberlei Northrop; Jeanne Slone, author of “She Flew Bombers”; Julia Hamlin, pilot from Cessna’s Discover Flying Challenge, and several female pilots and jumpers from the U.S. Air Force Parachute Team “Wings of Blue”.

“Opening ceremony is set for 11:15 a.m. The AirShow plans to make event goers’ hairs rise from the sights of planes swirling and thundering in the sky with numerous aerobatic performances,” added LoDolce.  “This event might just be the most family-friendly event in the Truckee North Tahoe region.”

Saturday, July 12 event offerings include free admission, free parking, world-class aerobatics, parachute demonstrations, static aircraft displays, Vendor Village, Kids’ Fun Zone, food court, beer garden, helicopter rides for a cost, radio activated planes, free speaker forums, pre-event dinner on Friday, July 11 and free flights for kids ages 8-17 on Sunday, July 13. Sign-ups for free flights take place Saturday at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Building at the Airport.

The pre-event Friday, July 11 Honorary Dinner under the stars at the Airport will feature, keynote Speaker, Wagstaff, who will address guests with a presentation on women in aviation and short video. The evening will also include just for ticket holders, a “teaser” air show, a catered dinner by Mountain Magic Catering, a silent auction by the Nevada County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, a no-host bar, live music and much more. Dinner cost is $50 per person. Tickets are on sale at the Truckee Tahoe Airport or online at www.truckeetahoeairshow.com.

The Truckee Tahoe Airport District is the “Golden Wings” sponsor of the 2014 TTAS&FF fundraising event, funding all operational costs associated with the event as a gift to its community.

KidZone Museum, Truckee Optimist, Experimental Aircraft Association, Clear Capital, Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation, KRNV MyNews 4, Surf Air and Suddenlink are major sponsors of the AirShow. All proceeds, including sponsorships, go to local youth.

For more information, please visit www.truckeetahoeairshow.com and the AirShow’s Facebook page 

About the Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival

Re-established in 2011 after a 16-year hiatus, the free Truckee Tahoe AirShow & Family Festival is generously funded and presented by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District. Some of the world’s finest aerobatic performers will soar through Truckee’s pristine skies on July 12, 2014. TTAS&FF offers an exhilarating and enriching family experience that showcases Truckee Tahoe Airport’s commitment to giving back to its community through inspiring youth to learn more about career and educational opportunities in aviation, aerospace, aeronautics, science and technology.

All event proceeds from sponsorships, vendor booth sales, food and beverage sales and miscellaneous items go to Truckee North Tahoe youth through scholarships, youth program funding and various donations. Three non-profit organizations, Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1073, Kid Zone Museum and Truckee Optimist Club, plan, organize and run the event. The 2012 and 2013 events combined raised over $97,000. For more information, please visit www.truckeetahoeairshow.com.

Military Jet Fighters Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show

Santa Rosa, Calif., August 13, 2012 – The PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM (PCAM) welcomes Navy, Marine and Air Force front line fighter jets to an already stellar air show line-up of performers. The air show will be held at the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, CA on August 18-19, 2012.

The F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team from Lemoore NAS will thrill the crowd with their demonstration showing its tactical power, maneuverability, high performance and speed. The Marines will provide a rare AV-8B Harrier air show flight performance to commemorate the Centennial of Marine Aviation. A Harrier from MCAS Yuma and three helicopter gunships from Camp Pendleton will be on static display. The Air Force will provide a nostalgic Heritage Flight with an A-10 fighter and a vintage P-51 Mustang flown by renowned warbird pilot Steve Hinton.

Additional military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes U-2 “Dragon Lady” and T-38 overflights and a C-17 “Globemaster III” static display. Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:

• Julie Clark performing a patriotic air presentation in her magnificent T-34
• Tim Weber tumbling and high-roll aggressive aerobatics
• Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman each performing solo aerobatics in their Pitts Special aircraft and will also perform their Vertical Aerobatic Challenge
• Dr. D’s Old-Time Aerobatics
• One of the west coast’s largest gatherings of flying P-51 Mustangs, P-40s and warbirds
• Famed Air Show Announcer Danny Clisham
• Many fabulous static display aircraft
• Lots of activities for families and children
• And much much more

Military Jet Fighters Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show

Enhance your air show experience by watching the show from the President’s Club (an exclusive, catered tent along the flightline) and attending the Friday night Performer Reception (where you can meet the air show performers). Purchase Air Show, President’s Club and Performer Reception Tickets online at our website, www.WingsOverWineCountry.org

Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. Guests who purchase Pancake Breakfast tickets will have access to the air show at 8:00 a.m. Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.

ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM

Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.

Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.

For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.

Aerobatic Racing Challenge Series™ - Victory for Spencer Suderman at the 2010 MCAS Yuma Airshow

Victory for Spencer Suderman at the 2010 MCAS Yuma Airshow

Los Angeles, CA (April 2, 2010) – In a see-saw battle for the lead, Spencer Suderman edged out Bill Cornick to win Arizona’s first ARC Series™ race and season opener at the MCAS Yuma Airshow on March 27th, 2010.

Flown before the US Marine Corps, including their Commandant who flew in for the event, Suderman’s race strategy was to keep his sequence of aerobatic maneuvers clean and tight while flying his “Meteor” Pitts featuring its new Penn Yan Aero engine. Out-accelerating Cornick’s “Big Bad Green” Pitts  at the exit of many maneuvers, Spencer Suderman held on for the win as Cornick worked to catch up while cornering through a series of challenging aerobatics.

This thrilling ARC Series™ race, along with a host of military demonstrations and high-performance aircraft, capped a beautiful day at the MCAS Yuma Airshow bolstered by enthusiastic crowds which were fueled by Marine Corp hospitality and a supportive community.

Be sure to see Spencer and Bill along with other race pilots in a heated rematch at the Madera Air Show in central California on May 22 & 23, 2010.

ARC Series™ racing challenges all of their race pilots to strategically fly a sequence of maneuvers that will exploit the weaknesses of their opponent’s aircraft while maximizing their own plane’s advantages and flight characteristics.  Positioning their aircraft side-by-side as they battle for the lead, pilots must fly faster, corner harder, push the limits and pull more G-forces than their rivals.  The first aircraft to complete the entire sequence wins the race.

All of the ARC Series™ race pilots must use a keen mental instinct and raw flying skill to overtake their opponents during intricate maneuvers such as the Avalanche, Humpty-Bump, Hammerhead, and the thrilling Tailslide, a spectacle sure to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats!  Pilots make split second decisions to chase down their competitors in a three-dimensional racing environment, typically resulting in close “come-from-behind” finishes.

The International Federation of Aerobatic Racing (IFAR) is responsible for organizing, promoting, and sanctioning ARC Series™ brand racing.

For more information plus race video and images, visit WWW.ACRORACING.ORG and become a fan!

First Aerobatic Racing Challenge in Northern California, August 21-22, 2010 at the Santa Rosa Air Show

The "Wings Over Wine Country" Air Show, August 21-22, 2010, in Santa Rosa, California, will host the first ever Aerobatic Racing Challenge Performance in Northern California.

Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman will fly against each other in the Aerobatic Racing Challenge, side by side, each required to complete a prescribed set of aerobatics precisely as outlined.  The pilot who finishes first is the winner.

The Aerobatic Race Challenge series, pioneered by Suderman and Cornick, debuted on the air show circuit in Southern California last show season and was an instant hit.  It is a new and innovative airplane racing format launched in 2009 featuring high-performance aerobatic aircraft competing on a vertical race course that forces pilots to balance mental strategy and precision flight.  Pilots race their aircraft side-by-side through a sequence of aerobatic maneuvers that requires each pilot to fly faster, corner harder, and pull more g-forces.  The first aircraft to complete the entire sequence wins the race. 

A pilot’s keen instinct and raw flying skill are challenged with intricate maneuvers such as the Avalanche, Humpty-Bump, Hammerhead and the violent Tailslide, a spectacle sure to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats!  Pilots make split second decisions to leverage their own aircraft’s advantages while seeking to exploit the weaknesses of their opponents, typically resulting in a close “come–from-behind” finish.

The 2010 "Wings Over Wine Country" Air Show announcer, Danny Clisham, will be joined on the announcer's stand for the aerobatic challenge race by Jon "Huggy" Huggins, famed U-2/T-38 pilot, who has announced previous aerobatic challenge races between Cornick and Suderman.

Mark August 21-22, 2010, "Wings Over Wine Country" Air Show in Santa Rosa, CA, on your calendar now, and see the first Aerobatic Racing Challenge ever performed in Northern California.

And for more information Aerobatic Racing Challenge Series, go to www.acroracing.org