The 9th Annual Jasper Air Show & Fly-In will be held on Saturday, March 16th and Sunday, March 17th at Jasper County Bell Field Airport, on Highway 190 West.
Air Show Organizer Debbie Foster says that this year's show will be all about "action". Foster says that unlike years past, there will be less World War II aircraft at this show, but instead there will be more aerobatic performers.
Among the aerobatic pilots will be Skip Stewart, who is a thrilling performer at air shows across the country in his custom built Pitts S-2S "muscle bi-plane" named "Prometheus".
Making a return to the Jasper Air Show will be fan favorite Paul Fiala, in his aerobatic Great Lakes bi-plane named "The Barnstormer".
Fiala was one of the pilots who flew in Jasper in 2010 in the infamous "Air Show in the Snow". Despite freezing temperatures, howling wind, and snow falling, Fiala climbed into the open cockpit of his plane and braved the elements to put on a spectacular performance, earning the respect and admiration of the Jasper fans.
There will be two World War II era planes, a pair of T-6 "Texans", which were aircraft used to train fighter pilots.
Known as "The Flight of Phoenix - Escadrille", the pilots will fly the T-6 aircraft in tight formation as they perform combat maneuvers, many of which are now used by aerobatic pilots around the world.
During the static display portion of the show each morning, fans will be able to get up close to World War II Stearman bi-planes and T-6 trainers, along with a Piper Cub and a Super Cub, an L-19 "Bird Dog" from the Vietnam era, and much much more.
Those are just a few of the many planes and pilots that will be in the 9th Annual Jasper Air Show.
Each morning of the show, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1356 of Leesville, LA will give FREE flights to children ages 8-17 - on a first come-first serve basis - in their Young Eagles Program. ***Parent or guardian must sign a waiver***
On the ground will be Air Show Announcer Vandy Anderson, who is loved and respected by the air show fans.
~ ~ ~ 9th Annual Jasper Air Show & Fly-In ~ ~ ~
Saturday, March 16th
~ Gates open at 9:00 a.m. for static display & Young Eagles flights
~ Air show starts at 12:00 noon
Sunday, March 17th
~ Gates open at 9:00 a.m. for static display & Young Eagles flights
~ Air show starts at 1:00 p.m.
Admission (arm bands)
~ Adults (13 and up) $15.00
~ Children (4-12) $5.00
~ Children (3 and under) FREE
~ Arm bands available at KJAS (765 Hemphill Street) or at the gate
FAA & DOT Rules & Regulations
~ Ice chests, large bags, back packs, containers, and animals/pets are not allowed on the airport grounds
***VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO STOP ON THE HIGHWAYS AROUND THE AIRPORT***
Source: http://www.kjas.com
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment