Mon, Aug 22, 2011
Four Nationally-Renowned Aerobatics Acts Also Now On The
Program
The “Wings over Waukesha” air show at Wisconsin's
Waukesha County Airport has booked four of the best aerobatics
performers in the country, including Jim "Fang" Maroney Super
Chipmunk aerobatics, John Mohr Stearman barnstorming aerobatics,
Dave Dacy-Tony Kazian wingwalking, and Dr Bill Blank Super
Decathlon aerobatics.
In addition, Wings over Waukesha has confirmed that the Yankee
Air Museum in Detroit will be bringing its fully-restored World War
II era B-25 “Mitchell” bomber and the Minneapolis U.S.
Air Force Reserve will bring in a C-130 transport plane to
participate in the show and remain on display for guests to get a
closer look at these powerful aircraft. Dozens of other
contemporary and vintage aircraft will participate in the daily air
show at 1:00 p.m. on August 27 and 28. The Sky Knights Sport
Parachute Club from East Troy will kick off the daily shows with a
team of skydivers landing on the airfield. The shows will also
include a tribute to Waukesha County members of the U.S. Armed
Forces who have been lost in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
“This will be the first full air show at Waukesha County
Airport in about 30 years and it promises to be a great one with
all of the top quality performers we have booked for the show, and
the wide variety of military and civilian aircraft that will be
participating,” said Kurt Stanich, Chairman of the 2011 Wings
over Waukesha event. “We’re offering a great value for
families with a ton of entertainment on the ground and in the air
all day long.”
File Photo
The show opens at 0900 CDT both days.
On Saturday, the grounds will be open until 2100 CDT for guests to
stay and enjoy a hot air balloon “glow” from 6 –
9 p.m., featuring Wind Dancer Balloon Promotions and other local
professional balloon companies. The event will run from 0900-1800
on Sunday. Admission to Wings over Waukesha is only $5 per person,
and kids under 12 can attend free of charge. Ample parking is
available for $2 per vehicle.
In addition to the daily air show at 1:00 p.m., this
family-friendly event offers the opportunity to get a ride in the
B-25 “Mitchell” bomber at a cost of $400 per person.
Rides can be purchased in advance of the show by calling
517-404-1061 or they can be purchased at the show. Guests on a more
modest budget can get a ride in a single-engine aircraft or a
helicopter for about $40 per person.
Kids and adults will also have the opportunity to learn about
flying, aircraft and the important role of military aviation, while
meeting local pilots and getting a close-up view of their aircraft,
many of which have been painstakingly restored to their original
mid-1900's condition. Food, beverages and aviation-related
merchandise are available for purchase throughout the show
grounds.
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