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Things to Do and See at the Festival
Performers
USAF Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds are proud to represent Air Force Airmen who make America's Air Force the most advanced and respected air, space and cyberspace force the world has ever seen. They continually provide consistent and credible Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power, giving a critical edge to today's joint warfighting and coalition teams. As Air Force ambassadors, the Thunderbird team strives to showcase the integrity, selfless service and excellence embodied by American Airmen everywhere.
A-10 West Demonstration Team
The A-10 West Demonstration Team is a select group of professionals dedicated to showing the extreme capabilities of the A-10 aircraft through exceptional aerial maneuvers. Our mission is to demonstrate the capabilities of the A-10 Thunderbolt II and the professional competence of the U.S. Air Force personnel, to positively affect USAF recruiting and retention efforts, and to promote community and international relations.
Mike Goulian
Michael Goulian is one of only a few sport aviators who are popular on a global scale. An edgy, aggressive, and “all out” style of flying, have become Michael’s signature, and it amazes fans across the globe. Michael has been lucky to be rewarded with some of the industries highest honors. In 1990, he became one of the youngest US National Advanced Champions when he took that title at just 22 years old. He followed that up in 1995 by winning the ultimate in US Aerobatics, the Unlimited National Aerobatic Championship.
AeroShell Aerobatic Team
The AeroShell Team has been performing for over twenty years, amassing thousands of hours in front of airshow fans all over North America. Performing a series of precision formation aerobatic maneuvers, including their bomb burst, vertical rejoin, avalanche, the breath-taking "Switch Blade", along with graceful loops and rolls. The Team will bring a lump to your throat and a tear of remembrance to your eye.
Corkey Fornof
With 17,000-plus hours in over 287 different types of aircraft, Corkey has flown on every continent of the world except Antarctica. He has worked as a test pilot, corporate pilot, aerial coordinator, fixed wing camera pilot, technical advisor, actor, and stunt pilot including over 2,600 low level aerobatic performances, and formed the first civilian high performance aerobatic flight demonstration team, using WWII fighters.
Bill Stein
Bill Stein has logged over 5,000 hours of aerobatic and formation flight. Bill began flying aerobatics when he was still a student pilot and has been dedicated to perfecting his skills ever since. Since 1995 Bill has performed at air shows all across the United States and has entertained millions of air show fans. Bill’s passion for precision flying is evident in his dazzling air show routine. He trains every day so that his skills stay razor sharp, and to maintain the all-out energy and excitement he puts into his air show sequence.
Greg Koontz
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! With TWO complete airshow acts, Greg Koontz and the Alabama Boys are a complete airshow package!
Kevin Coleman
Kevin grew up going to airshows watching his father and older brother perform! Kevin soloed on his 16th birthday in a Cessna 150 and a Super Decathlon, got his license on his 17th birthday, and his commercial on his 18th birthday. Kevin was initially taught aerobatics by airshow legend Marion Cole, and later airshow Greats Sean D. Tucker, Michael Goulian and Bill Stein. Kevin has competed at the National Level placing 3rd at the 2008 United States National Aerobatic Championship at the young age of 18.
F-18 Super Hornet Demo
The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a twin-engine carrier-based multirole fighter aircraft. The F/A-18E single-seat variant and F/A-18F tandem-seat variant are larger and more advanced derivatives of the F/A-18C and D Hornet. The Super Hornet has an internal 20 mm gun and can carry air-to-air missiles and air-to-surface weapons. Additional fuel can be carried with up to five external fuel tanks and the aircraft can be configured as an airborne tanker by adding an external air refueling system.
Glory Days Jet Dragster - Jerry McCart
Starting a long career in Go-kart Racing from 1964 at the age of 8 and moving through the ranks and divisions. Jerry McCart has competed in 1,271 races. The dragster is powered by a G.E. J-85 that is used used on the F-5 Fighter, T-38 Fighter and Prototype Stealth 116.
Gravity Devils Skydiving Exhibition Team
The Gravity Devils is a world-class professional skydiving demonstration team that performs throughout the country. The team members cumulatively combine over 30 years of skydiving experience with cutting-edge technology in performing precision skydiving shows.
The team utilize modern parachutes, made of lightweight nylon, allowing them to perform exciting aerial maneuvers and land with pinpoint precision. They incorporate long streamers, large American flags, and brightly-colored smoke grenades into their performances. They encourage to the crowd to meet with them after landing to learn more about skydiving.
OTTO the Airshow Helicopter
Pilot: Roger Buis
Announcer: Pauline Buis
OTTO is certificated as a HU269C, Hughes 269 C, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corp, Elmira, NY. ENGINE: stock Lycoming HIO 360, 190 hp. Original airframe designed by Howard Hughes in the late 1960s. The HU269A, OSAGE, TH55-A model was the primary trainer for US Army and USAF pilots from 1964-1987.
Displays
Air Force Reserve
The Air Force Reserve is an exciting, vibrant part of the nation's defense. It offers similar benefits afforded to those on active duty, with one major addition: the benefit of time. Time to be with your family, time to work at your civilian career, and time to serve your country. Meet with recruiters and look for members of the Air Force Reserve Extreme Team at the festival. As a special bonus, Billy the Exterminator will be at the Air Force Reserve display signing autographs on October 29th from 11am to 3pm.
Experiences
M-4 Flight Simulator
This flight on wheels allows thousands of riders to take the ride of their life without ever leaving the ground. The M-4 Flight Simulator allows riders to choose between four simulator rides, including a P-51 mustang and even a UFO. Each flight is 2-4 minutes long with numerous barrel rolls, twists and turns. Hold on tight because the M4 Flight Simulator is the only ride that takes fans 360 degrees!
Rock Climbing Wall
Mobile Mountain's realistic look and feel rock walls, tower over 25' high for an extreme climbing experience. A 4-sided auto belay system ensures a 100% safe climb. And as always, Mobile Mountain's Grab the Cash giveaway! Climbers who take the challenge, and make it to the top of our hardest wall can grab the cash hanging above. All challengers welcome, if you can grab it, you can keep it!
Quad Jump Bungee
Mobile Mountain's Quad power jump - FUN could be the only explanation for this extreme experience. Jumpers are set up in state of the art harness's, connected to the patented bungee cords, and raised up for a jumping good time. Cushioned by custom inflatable bounce pads, jumper's can get up to 32' high! A completely safe, and ultimately fun ride.
Kid's Zone Inflatable Jumps
Mobile Mountain has several fun inflatables just for the kids! From, their basic airplane-like bounce houses, to their space camp obstacle course, and new for 2009 the ultimate "Aircraft Carrier" obstacle course and slide. This extreme inflatable is 80' long and 30' high. Kids enter the obstacle course at one end of the inflatable, find their way through to the steps leading up to the top of this mammoth slide. Once reaching the top of the carrier's aircraft, it's a one way trip to the bottom! Although this was designed to entertain kids, parents can often be found laughing as they make their way through the ride.
Air Festival Attractions Disclaimer
All Acts Subject To Change without notice. The Sertoma Cajun Air Festival makes every effort to ensure acts and aircraft featured in our promotional materials and advertising does indeed appear at the event. However, from time to time unscheduled maintenance, poor weather in various parts of the country or a change in military orders does cause the cancellation of featured aircraft. When these cancellations occur please remember that it is for the safety of all concerned. Whether vintage, military, or commercial, all the pilots performing are professionals; each dedicated to presenting the safest, most enjoyable experience for you and your family.
