Thousands gather at the flightline each afternoon for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show and this year’s lineup delivers. From thrilling aerobatics to low-and-slow favorites, every performance shines. Top it off with our unforgettable Wednesday and Saturday night air shows, complete with fireworks and drones, and you’re in for an experience like no other. Welcome to Oshkosh.
Air Show Performers
2026 Air Show Schedule*
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Monday, July 20, 2026 - 2:15 p.m. CT
National Anthem / U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Aircraft: de Havilland Canada C-147A
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is a combination of expert teams and soldiers brought together by their love of skydiving. This includes parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and those who handle jump logistics behind the scenes. The demonstration team excels under pressure performing for excited audiences at some of the largest festivals, air shows, and sporting events around the country. Consisting of 26 soldiers, the team showcases the benefits of Army service with people everywhere through the sport of skydiving.
NORAD
Aircraft: F-35A Lightning II/Civilian Light Twin
The 115th fighter squadron of the Wisconsin Air National Guard will show off the capabilities of the cutting-edge fighter as they demonstrate a practice interception of a rogue civilian aircraft.
Ed Hamill
Aircraft: Folds of Honor Biplane
Ed is a retired USAF colonel and fighter pilot with more than 2,200 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, including combat time. He now performs to raise awareness for Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the families of America’s fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders.
Warbirds of America
Kyle Franklin
Aircraft: PA-18A Super Cub Frankenstein
Kyle Franklin, son of late air show legend Jimmy Franklin, was destined for the sky the moment he was born. He began flying at age 8 in a Piper Super Cub, by age 14 he performed his first wing walk, and at 17 he was wing-walking professionally for his father. In addition to crawling out of the cockpit and dangling from airplanes, Kyle started his own flying career performing in air shows at age 21.
Jarrod Lindemann
Aircraft: Jet Waco
Jarrod Lindemann, raised in a family deeply involved in aviation, has been spraying crops for over 23 years, while nurturing a passion for aerobatics and air shows. Witnessing his favorite performer Jimmy Franklin’s modification of a Waco with a jet engine sparked his fascination. Thanks to John Klatt, Dell Coller, and their team, a similar Jet Waco was revitalized. Flying this modified Taperwing Waco with a LearJet engine enables astonishing maneuvers. Jarrod feels honored to share this Jet Waco in tribute to the late great Jimmy Franklin. Jarrod aims to infuse his own creativity into this remarkable combination, as Team RAD elevates its brand through extraordinary aircraft and performances, inspiring enthusiasts of all ages.
Visit RAD Aerosports to learn more.
Nathan Hammond
Aircraft: Super Chipmunk
Nathan Hammond has been flying his de Havilland Chipmunk in air shows since 1998. Now heavily modified, the Super Chipmunk is known as GhostWriter, leaving its skywriting mark on the Oshkosh sky throughout the week. His daytime routine is action-packed with loops, rolls, and vertical maneuvers. During his night performance, GhostWriter lights up the sky with 200 pounds of wing-mounted pyrotechnics.
International Aerobatic Club Demo
International Aerobatic Club Demo
Aircraft: Aura INTEGRAL R, Super Decathlon
Jeff Boerboon and Michael Lents will show off thrilling aerobatic performances while you as the audience member can participate in live judging! Boerboon is a five-time U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team member and current captain, and he will demonstrate precision aerobatics in the Aura INTEGRAL R. Lents, a three-time Advanced Team member and a master CFI of aerobatics, will perform in the University of North Dakota’s Super Decathlon, which he coaches students in.
Vicky Benzing
Aircraft: P-51 Plum Crazy
Vicky Benzing’s talents spread across the aviation spectrum; she is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, and aerobatic performer. Her appreciation for all things aviation is shown not only through her diverse talents, but also through the aircraft she performs at shows around the country. At AirVenture 2018, she flew her candy-colored Extra 300S, a powerhouse aerobatic airplane, and in 2021, she flew her vintage 1940 Boeing Stearman,, and now she flies the legendary P-51, Plum Crazy. Vicky began her aerobatic training in 2005 under air show legend Wayne Handley, but her aviation career extends far beyond that. She has been flying for more than 30 years and holds an ATP certificate, as well as commercial ratings in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders.
USAF C-17 Demo
Team Redline
Aircraft: Van’s Aircraft RV-8
A dynamic father-son formation aerobatic team, Ken and Austin Rieder thrill crowds with a choreographed routine both during the day and night. Vibrant smoke trails and modified wing tips to launch fireworks directly from the aircraft, this blend of pyrotechnics and aerobatics is a performance you can’t miss.
Jack Aces
Aircraft: P-51D Mustang
Combining precision formation aerobatics, breathtaking maneuvers, and a passion for history, the Jack Aces inspire through speed and spectacle with the formidable P-51 Mustang. Pilots Luis Horschel, Ariel Luedi, and Marco Rusconi bring these World War II-era aircraft to life.
Frank Kimmel
Aircraft: F4U Corsair
Flying one of the most iconic warbirds, Frank Kimmel’s 1949 F4U Corsair once served with the Honduran air force and was later recovered in 1978 after a crash in Texas. Restored to flying condition, this Pratt & Whitney radial engine-powered fighter keeps history alive while wowing crowds. Frank has logged more than 14,000 flight hours, holding an ATP certificate and type ratings in the F4U Corsair and T-33 jet.
Britt Lincoln
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
As a fourth-generation pilot with roots back to her family’s Montana grass strip, aviation is in Britt’s DNA. She earned her wings in 2017 and started flying competition aerobatics in 2019. She is the second woman ever to win the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Championship, a two-time member of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, and is now a member of the Unlimited team. Her air show performance is full of energy and precision maneuvers.
The Flying Bulls
Aircraft: P-38 Lightning, Douglas DC-6B
For the first time ever, The Flying Bulls are crossing the Atlantic and making their public American debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Based in Austria, the restored P-38 and DC-6 will travel together over Europe, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Canada to reach Wisconsin.
USAF F-16 Viper Demo
Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the combat capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force’s premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The team also works with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to create a unique demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s past and present, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain, and support these aircraft.
National Anthem / U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Aircraft: de Havilland Canada C-147A
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is a combination of expert teams and soldiers brought together by their love of skydiving. This includes parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and those who handle jump logistics behind the scenes. The demonstration team excels under pressure performing for excited audiences at some of the largest festivals, air shows, and sporting events around the country. Consisting of 26 soldiers, the team showcases the benefits of Army service with people everywhere through the sport of skydiving.
NORAD
Aircraft: F-35A Lightning II/Civilian Light Twin
The 115th fighter squadron of the Wisconsin Air National Guard will show off the capabilities of the cutting-edge fighter as they demonstrate a practice interception of a rogue civilian aircraft.
Ed Hamill
Aircraft: Folds of Honor Biplane
Ed is a retired USAF colonel and fighter pilot with more than 2,200 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, including combat time. He now performs to raise awareness for Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the families of America’s fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders.
Warbirds of America
Kyle Franklin
Aircraft: PA-18A Super Cub Frankenstein
Kyle Franklin, son of late air show legend Jimmy Franklin, was destined for the sky the moment he was born. He began flying at age 8 in a Piper Super Cub, by age 14 he performed his first wing walk, and at 17 he was wing-walking professionally for his father. In addition to crawling out of the cockpit and dangling from airplanes, Kyle started his own flying career performing in air shows at age 21.
Jarrod Lindemann
Aircraft: Jet Waco
Jarrod Lindemann, raised in a family deeply involved in aviation, has been spraying crops for over 23 years, while nurturing a passion for aerobatics and air shows. Witnessing his favorite performer Jimmy Franklin’s modification of a Waco with a jet engine sparked his fascination. Thanks to John Klatt, Dell Coller, and their team, a similar Jet Waco was revitalized. Flying this modified Taperwing Waco with a LearJet engine enables astonishing maneuvers. Jarrod feels honored to share this Jet Waco in tribute to the late great Jimmy Franklin. Jarrod aims to infuse his own creativity into this remarkable combination, as Team RAD elevates its brand through extraordinary aircraft and performances, inspiring enthusiasts of all ages.
Visit RAD Aerosports to learn more.
Nathan Hammond
Aircraft: Super Chipmunk
Nathan Hammond has been flying his de Havilland Chipmunk in air shows since 1998. Now heavily modified, the Super Chipmunk is known as GhostWriter, leaving its skywriting mark on the Oshkosh sky throughout the week. His daytime routine is action-packed with loops, rolls, and vertical maneuvers. During his night performance, GhostWriter lights up the sky with 200 pounds of wing-mounted pyrotechnics.
International Aerobatic Club Demo
International Aerobatic Club Demo
Aircraft: Aura INTEGRAL R, Super Decathlon
Jeff Boerboon and Michael Lents will show off thrilling aerobatic performances while you as the audience member can participate in live judging! Boerboon is a five-time U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team member and current captain, and he will demonstrate precision aerobatics in the Aura INTEGRAL R. Lents, a three-time Advanced Team member and a master CFI of aerobatics, will perform in the University of North Dakota’s Super Decathlon, which he coaches students in.
Vicky Benzing
Aircraft: P-51 Plum Crazy
Vicky Benzing’s talents spread across the aviation spectrum; she is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, and aerobatic performer. Her appreciation for all things aviation is shown not only through her diverse talents, but also through the aircraft she performs at shows around the country. At AirVenture 2018, she flew her candy-colored Extra 300S, a powerhouse aerobatic airplane, and in 2021, she flew her vintage 1940 Boeing Stearman,, and now she flies the legendary P-51, Plum Crazy. Vicky began her aerobatic training in 2005 under air show legend Wayne Handley, but her aviation career extends far beyond that. She has been flying for more than 30 years and holds an ATP certificate, as well as commercial ratings in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders.
USAF C-17 Demo
Team Redline
Aircraft: Van’s Aircraft RV-8
A dynamic father-son formation aerobatic team, Ken and Austin Rieder thrill crowds with a choreographed routine both during the day and night. Vibrant smoke trails and modified wing tips to launch fireworks directly from the aircraft, this blend of pyrotechnics and aerobatics is a performance you can’t miss.
Jack Aces
Aircraft: P-51D Mustang
Combining precision formation aerobatics, breathtaking maneuvers, and a passion for history, the Jack Aces inspire through speed and spectacle with the formidable P-51 Mustang. Pilots Luis Horschel, Ariel Luedi, and Marco Rusconi bring these World War II-era aircraft to life.
Frank Kimmel
Aircraft: F4U Corsair
Flying one of the most iconic warbirds, Frank Kimmel’s 1949 F4U Corsair once served with the Honduran air force and was later recovered in 1978 after a crash in Texas. Restored to flying condition, this Pratt & Whitney radial engine-powered fighter keeps history alive while wowing crowds. Frank has logged more than 14,000 flight hours, holding an ATP certificate and type ratings in the F4U Corsair and T-33 jet.
Britt Lincoln
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
As a fourth-generation pilot with roots back to her family’s Montana grass strip, aviation is in Britt’s DNA. She earned her wings in 2017 and started flying competition aerobatics in 2019. She is the second woman ever to win the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Championship, a two-time member of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, and is now a member of the Unlimited team. Her air show performance is full of energy and precision maneuvers.
The Flying Bulls
Aircraft: P-38 Lightning, Douglas DC-6B
For the first time ever, The Flying Bulls are crossing the Atlantic and making their public American debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Based in Austria, the restored P-38 and DC-6 will travel together over Europe, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Canada to reach Wisconsin.
USAF F-16 Viper Demo
Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the combat capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force’s premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The team also works with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to create a unique demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s past and present, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain, and support these aircraft.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 2:15 p.m. CT
National Anthem / The Chuters
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
Homebuilts in Review (with Wright Model B)
NORAD
Aircraft: F-35A Lightning II/Civilian Light Twin
The 115th fighter squadron of the Wisconsin Air National Guard will show off the capabilities of the cutting-edge fighter as they demonstrate a practice interception of a rogue civilian aircraft.
Jerry Kerby
Aircraft: T-28 Trojan
Jerry “Jive” Kerby is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot having flown the F-15C Eagle and F-4 Phantom during his 23-year active-duty military career. He currently flies the T-28 Trojan, T-33 Shooting Star, L-39 Albatross, and Wild Blue, the RV-8A that wants to be a fighter jet.
Erik Edgren
Aircraft: 1939 Taylorcraft “T-Clips”
At the age of 6, Erik was already learning to fly from his father’s lap, and when he started learning spins at age 10, his passion for aerobatics was sparked for a lifetime. He’s flown more than 6,000 hours in over 180 aircraft types. His 1939 Taylorcraft was “clipped” for aerobatics in 1997, complete with an inverted fuel and oil and smoke systems.
International Aerobatic Club Demo
International Aerobatic Club Demo
Aircraft: Aura INTEGRAL R, Super Decathlon
Jeff Boerboon and Michael Lents will show off thrilling aerobatic performances while you as the audience member can participate in live judging! Boerboon is a five-time U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team member and current captain, and he will demonstrate precision aerobatics in the Aura INTEGRAL R. Lents, a three-time Advanced Team member and a master CFI of aerobatics, will perform in the University of North Dakota’s Super Decathlon, which he coaches students in.
AG Drones
Scalewing
Jetson One
Warbirds of America
Skip Stewart
Aircraft: Pitts S-2S PROMETHEUS 2
Skip Stewart describes his routine as an aerobatic symphony, with a high alpha pass on takeoff and aerobatic maneuvers that bring him as close as a foot off the ground. Skip has more than 10,000 hours of flight experience and is the recipient of the 2013 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship and the 2015 Art Scholl Award. He has been flying in air shows for more than 16 years and was the first pilot to fly an airplane underneath a jumping motorcycle at an air show.
Paul Bennet
Aircraft: The Wolf Pitts
Paul is a multiple Australian national aerobatic champion who has flown thousands of hours at air shows “Down Under.” He now returns to Oshkosh with his Wolf Pitts Pro biplane, built by the renowned Steve Wolf as one of only two in the world, the other being the Oracle Challenger III flown by Sean D. Tucker.
Matt Younkin
Aircraft: Twin Beech 18
Matt Younkin, the first second-generation recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, will fly his famous twin-engine Beech 18. This act is described by producers and fans alike as one of the most beautiful and graceful displays the industry has to offer. Younkin’s latest achievement is perfecting the world’s only night aerobatic display in a Beech 18. Equipped with more than 50 externally visible lights, the top of the airplane appears to glow in the dark while the bottom side actively twinkles. Younkin continues to amaze air show goers with his unique ability to capture the crowd in the moment, much the same way his father, Bobby, and sister, Amanda, did for so many years. Matt was the 2020 Art Scholl Showmanship award recipient.
Beta
Jeff Shetterly
Aircraft: North American SNJ-6 Texan
Radial Rumble pilot Jeff Shetterly is a third-generation aviator and a U.S. Army veteran. Since leaving the military, he earned his instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certification, and has flown more than 100 aircraft types. He flies a 1945 North American SNJ-6 Texan.
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern-day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.
Northern Stars
Aircraft: Pitts Special
Royal Canadian Air Force veteran pilots Greg Hume-Powell, Todd Farrell, and Mario Hamel with their classic Pitts Specials are the Northern Stars, a precision aerobatic team. Exciting freestyle maneuvers, dramatic opposing passes, surface-level aerobatics, and more can be expected during their air show performance.
Bye Aerospace
Jim Peitz
Aircraft: Beechcraft F33C Bonanza
Jim Peitz will probably throw a surprise at you when he takes off in a Beech Bonanza and jumps into an aerobatic routine. The specialized Bonanza is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers including loops, point rolls, barrel rolls, snap rolls, Cuban eights, and hammerheads. Jim’s father taught him how to fly back in the 1970s, and since then Jim has logged over 20,000 hours in more than 100 aircraft types.
TITAN Aerobatic Team
Aircraft: North American AT-6 Texan
Founded in 1984 as the North American Aerobatic Team by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson, the TITAN Aerobatic Team is one of the most recognizable air show performance teams in the world. With tight formations, billowing smoke systems, and classic radial engines rumbling along, the Texan-flying team today is always a crowd pleaser.
National Anthem / The Chuters
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
Homebuilts in Review (with Wright Model B)
NORAD
Aircraft: F-35A Lightning II/Civilian Light Twin
The 115th fighter squadron of the Wisconsin Air National Guard will show off the capabilities of the cutting-edge fighter as they demonstrate a practice interception of a rogue civilian aircraft.
Jerry Kerby
Aircraft: T-28 Trojan
Jerry “Jive” Kerby is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot having flown the F-15C Eagle and F-4 Phantom during his 23-year active-duty military career. He currently flies the T-28 Trojan, T-33 Shooting Star, L-39 Albatross, and Wild Blue, the RV-8A that wants to be a fighter jet.
Erik Edgren
Aircraft: 1939 Taylorcraft “T-Clips”
At the age of 6, Erik was already learning to fly from his father’s lap, and when he started learning spins at age 10, his passion for aerobatics was sparked for a lifetime. He’s flown more than 6,000 hours in over 180 aircraft types. His 1939 Taylorcraft was “clipped” for aerobatics in 1997, complete with an inverted fuel and oil and smoke systems.
International Aerobatic Club Demo
International Aerobatic Club Demo
Aircraft: Aura INTEGRAL R, Super Decathlon
Jeff Boerboon and Michael Lents will show off thrilling aerobatic performances while you as the audience member can participate in live judging! Boerboon is a five-time U.S. Unlimited Aerobatic Team member and current captain, and he will demonstrate precision aerobatics in the Aura INTEGRAL R. Lents, a three-time Advanced Team member and a master CFI of aerobatics, will perform in the University of North Dakota’s Super Decathlon, which he coaches students in.
AG Drones
Scalewing
Jetson One
Warbirds of America
Skip Stewart
Aircraft: Pitts S-2S PROMETHEUS 2
Skip Stewart describes his routine as an aerobatic symphony, with a high alpha pass on takeoff and aerobatic maneuvers that bring him as close as a foot off the ground. Skip has more than 10,000 hours of flight experience and is the recipient of the 2013 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship and the 2015 Art Scholl Award. He has been flying in air shows for more than 16 years and was the first pilot to fly an airplane underneath a jumping motorcycle at an air show.
Paul Bennet
Aircraft: The Wolf Pitts
Paul is a multiple Australian national aerobatic champion who has flown thousands of hours at air shows “Down Under.” He now returns to Oshkosh with his Wolf Pitts Pro biplane, built by the renowned Steve Wolf as one of only two in the world, the other being the Oracle Challenger III flown by Sean D. Tucker.
Matt Younkin
Aircraft: Twin Beech 18
Matt Younkin, the first second-generation recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, will fly his famous twin-engine Beech 18. This act is described by producers and fans alike as one of the most beautiful and graceful displays the industry has to offer. Younkin’s latest achievement is perfecting the world’s only night aerobatic display in a Beech 18. Equipped with more than 50 externally visible lights, the top of the airplane appears to glow in the dark while the bottom side actively twinkles. Younkin continues to amaze air show goers with his unique ability to capture the crowd in the moment, much the same way his father, Bobby, and sister, Amanda, did for so many years. Matt was the 2020 Art Scholl Showmanship award recipient.
Beta
Jeff Shetterly
Aircraft: North American SNJ-6 Texan
Radial Rumble pilot Jeff Shetterly is a third-generation aviator and a U.S. Army veteran. Since leaving the military, he earned his instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certification, and has flown more than 100 aircraft types. He flies a 1945 North American SNJ-6 Texan.
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern-day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.
Northern Stars
Aircraft: Pitts Special
Royal Canadian Air Force veteran pilots Greg Hume-Powell, Todd Farrell, and Mario Hamel with their classic Pitts Specials are the Northern Stars, a precision aerobatic team. Exciting freestyle maneuvers, dramatic opposing passes, surface-level aerobatics, and more can be expected during their air show performance.
Bye Aerospace
Jim Peitz
Aircraft: Beechcraft F33C Bonanza
Jim Peitz will probably throw a surprise at you when he takes off in a Beech Bonanza and jumps into an aerobatic routine. The specialized Bonanza is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers including loops, point rolls, barrel rolls, snap rolls, Cuban eights, and hammerheads. Jim’s father taught him how to fly back in the 1970s, and since then Jim has logged over 20,000 hours in more than 100 aircraft types.
TITAN Aerobatic Team
Aircraft: North American AT-6 Texan
Founded in 1984 as the North American Aerobatic Team by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson, the TITAN Aerobatic Team is one of the most recognizable air show performance teams in the world. With tight formations, billowing smoke systems, and classic radial engines rumbling along, the Texan-flying team today is always a crowd pleaser.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 - 2:15 p.m. CT
National Anthem / The Chuters
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
The Flying Bulls
Aircraft: P-38 Lightning, Douglas DC-6B
For the first time ever, The Flying Bulls are crossing the Atlantic and making their public American debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Based in Austria, the restored P-38 and DC-6 will travel together over Europe, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Canada to reach Wisconsin.
Northern Stars
Aircraft: Pitts Special
Royal Canadian Air Force veteran pilots Greg Hume-Powell, Todd Farrell, and Mario Hamel with their classic Pitts Specials are the Northern Stars, a precision aerobatic team. Exciting freestyle maneuvers, dramatic opposing passes, surface-level aerobatics, and more can be expected during their air show performance.
RJ Gritter
Aircraft: Decathlon
RJ developed a passion for aerobatics through RC flying. He started competing in RC aerobatics at age 16 in national and international events, representing the U.S. in indoor precision and freestyle aerobatic championships. He got his Decathlon at the end of 2015 and has since flown more than 800 hours in the airplane and more than 200 air show performances.
Warbirds of America
David Martin
Aircraft: [Top Secret!]
David Martin began performing aerobatic routines for the public at the age of 19. His lineage is full of aviation history, his grandfather having been a barnstormer in the 1930s, so his success comes as no surprise. He is an eight-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic team and has won numerous world gold medals. At one point, David flew every day for five years, or 1,826 consecutive days.
Team Redline
Aircraft: Van’s Aircraft RV-8
A dynamic father-son formation aerobatic team, Ken and Austin Rieder thrill crowds with a choreographed routine both during the day and night. Vibrant smoke trails and modified wing tips to launch fireworks directly from the aircraft, this blend of pyrotechnics and aerobatics is a performance you can’t miss.
Jerry Kerby
Aircraft: T-28 Trojan
Jerry “Jive” Kerby is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot having flown the F-15C Eagle and F-4 Phantom during his 23-year active-duty military career. He currently flies the T-28 Trojan, T-33 Shooting Star, L-39 Albatross, and Wild Blue, the RV-8A that wants to be a fighter jet.
Greg Koontz
Aircraft: Decathlon
Until 2002, Greg flew jet aircraft for an Alabama corporation and performed air shows in his spare time. Today, Greg is a full-time air show and aerobatics professional. Greg is known throughout the U.S. and parts of Latin America as the foremost authority on the Super Decathlon aircraft. Besides doing an inverted ribbon cut 15 feet above the ground in air shows, Greg specializes in teaching pilots how to fly aerobatics in his Super Decathlon.
RAF Red Arrows
Aircraft: Hawk T1
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the world-renowned Red Arrows, are coming to Oshkosh for the very first time to help celebrate America's 250th. With a spectacular combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. The team — which uses the British-built Hawk T1 jet trainer — has flown nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries, with pilots who have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Michael Goulian
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
Mike Goulian doesn’t just fly an air show; he attacks it. Every roll, pull, and tumble of his flight is deliberately and precisely executed. With his aggressive approach to the air show arena, he has mastered the ability to convey his message of passion through flight. Mike soloed on his 16th birthday and won the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Championship at 27 years old. He represented the U.S. at the World Aerobatic Championships on three separate occasions and competes as one of two U.S. pilots vying for the World Championship in the famed Red Bull Air Races. He earned first place in Budapest, Hungary, in 2009. He is one of seven people to be awarded all three of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards: The Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award (2006), the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship (2009), and the ICAS Sword of Excellence (2012). Mike was also inducted as an honorary Blue Angel. Today, Mike’s performance is the perfect marriage between man and machine — the world’s most high-performance aerobatic airplane, the Extra 330SC.
Jack Aces
Aircraft: P-51D Mustang
Combining precision formation aerobatics, breathtaking maneuvers, and a passion for history, the Jack Aces inspire through speed and spectacle with the formidable P-51 Mustang. Pilots Luis Horschel, Ariel Luedi, and Marco Rusconi bring these World War II-era aircraft to life.
Bernie Vasquez
Aircraft: P-47
Bernie Vasquez began flying at age 11 where he traded pumping gas for flying lessons which eventually led him to a solo flight on his 16th birthday. He was the director of maintenance for the Texas Flying Legends which is now rebranded as the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Bernie is currently in charge of all the maintenance for the fleet and flies air shows mostly during the summer.
Tinstix of Dynamite
Aircraft: Pyrotechnics, Prometheus, Edge 540
Combining pyrotechnics with the precision skills of aerobatic pilots Skip Stewart and Melissa Burns, this display creates one action-packed performance.
Britt Lincoln
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
As a fourth-generation pilot with roots back to her family’s Montana grass strip, aviation is in Britt’s DNA. She earned her wings in 2017 and started flying competition aerobatics in 2019. She is the second woman ever to win the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Championship, a two-time member of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, and is now a member of the Unlimited team. Her air show performance is full of energy and precision maneuvers.
Susan Dacy
Aircraft: Super Stearman
Susan Dacy is one of only a few women performing air shows in a biplane. Along with Big Red, her Super Stearman, Dacy steps back in time performing a dazzling display of barrel rolls, slow rolls, Cuban eights, hammerhead turns, loops, and much more, in a style reminiscent of the barnstorming era of flying.
Vicky Benzing
Aircraft: P-51 Plum Crazy
Vicky Benzing’s talents spread across the aviation spectrum; she is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, and aerobatic performer. Her appreciation for all things aviation is shown not only through her diverse talents, but also through the aircraft she performs at shows around the country. At AirVenture 2018, she flew her candy-colored Extra 300S, a powerhouse aerobatic airplane, and in 2021, she flew her vintage 1940 Boeing Stearman,, and now she flies the legendary P-51, Plum Crazy. Vicky began her aerobatic training in 2005 under air show legend Wayne Handley, but her aviation career extends far beyond that. She has been flying for more than 30 years and holds an ATP certificate, as well as commercial ratings in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders.
Warbirds Missing Man
National Anthem / The Chuters
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
The Flying Bulls
Aircraft: P-38 Lightning, Douglas DC-6B
For the first time ever, The Flying Bulls are crossing the Atlantic and making their public American debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Based in Austria, the restored P-38 and DC-6 will travel together over Europe, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Canada to reach Wisconsin.
Northern Stars
Aircraft: Pitts Special
Royal Canadian Air Force veteran pilots Greg Hume-Powell, Todd Farrell, and Mario Hamel with their classic Pitts Specials are the Northern Stars, a precision aerobatic team. Exciting freestyle maneuvers, dramatic opposing passes, surface-level aerobatics, and more can be expected during their air show performance.
RJ Gritter
Aircraft: Decathlon
RJ developed a passion for aerobatics through RC flying. He started competing in RC aerobatics at age 16 in national and international events, representing the U.S. in indoor precision and freestyle aerobatic championships. He got his Decathlon at the end of 2015 and has since flown more than 800 hours in the airplane and more than 200 air show performances.
Warbirds of America
David Martin
Aircraft: [Top Secret!]
David Martin began performing aerobatic routines for the public at the age of 19. His lineage is full of aviation history, his grandfather having been a barnstormer in the 1930s, so his success comes as no surprise. He is an eight-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic team and has won numerous world gold medals. At one point, David flew every day for five years, or 1,826 consecutive days.
Team Redline
Aircraft: Van’s Aircraft RV-8
A dynamic father-son formation aerobatic team, Ken and Austin Rieder thrill crowds with a choreographed routine both during the day and night. Vibrant smoke trails and modified wing tips to launch fireworks directly from the aircraft, this blend of pyrotechnics and aerobatics is a performance you can’t miss.
Jerry Kerby
Aircraft: T-28 Trojan
Jerry “Jive” Kerby is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot having flown the F-15C Eagle and F-4 Phantom during his 23-year active-duty military career. He currently flies the T-28 Trojan, T-33 Shooting Star, L-39 Albatross, and Wild Blue, the RV-8A that wants to be a fighter jet.
Greg Koontz
Aircraft: Decathlon
Until 2002, Greg flew jet aircraft for an Alabama corporation and performed air shows in his spare time. Today, Greg is a full-time air show and aerobatics professional. Greg is known throughout the U.S. and parts of Latin America as the foremost authority on the Super Decathlon aircraft. Besides doing an inverted ribbon cut 15 feet above the ground in air shows, Greg specializes in teaching pilots how to fly aerobatics in his Super Decathlon.
RAF Red Arrows
Aircraft: Hawk T1
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the world-renowned Red Arrows, are coming to Oshkosh for the very first time to help celebrate America's 250th. With a spectacular combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. The team — which uses the British-built Hawk T1 jet trainer — has flown nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries, with pilots who have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Michael Goulian
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
Mike Goulian doesn’t just fly an air show; he attacks it. Every roll, pull, and tumble of his flight is deliberately and precisely executed. With his aggressive approach to the air show arena, he has mastered the ability to convey his message of passion through flight. Mike soloed on his 16th birthday and won the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Championship at 27 years old. He represented the U.S. at the World Aerobatic Championships on three separate occasions and competes as one of two U.S. pilots vying for the World Championship in the famed Red Bull Air Races. He earned first place in Budapest, Hungary, in 2009. He is one of seven people to be awarded all three of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards: The Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award (2006), the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship (2009), and the ICAS Sword of Excellence (2012). Mike was also inducted as an honorary Blue Angel. Today, Mike’s performance is the perfect marriage between man and machine — the world’s most high-performance aerobatic airplane, the Extra 330SC.
Jack Aces
Aircraft: P-51D Mustang
Combining precision formation aerobatics, breathtaking maneuvers, and a passion for history, the Jack Aces inspire through speed and spectacle with the formidable P-51 Mustang. Pilots Luis Horschel, Ariel Luedi, and Marco Rusconi bring these World War II-era aircraft to life.
Bernie Vasquez
Aircraft: P-47
Bernie Vasquez began flying at age 11 where he traded pumping gas for flying lessons which eventually led him to a solo flight on his 16th birthday. He was the director of maintenance for the Texas Flying Legends which is now rebranded as the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Bernie is currently in charge of all the maintenance for the fleet and flies air shows mostly during the summer.
Tinstix of Dynamite
Aircraft: Pyrotechnics, Prometheus, Edge 540
Combining pyrotechnics with the precision skills of aerobatic pilots Skip Stewart and Melissa Burns, this display creates one action-packed performance.
Britt Lincoln
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
As a fourth-generation pilot with roots back to her family’s Montana grass strip, aviation is in Britt’s DNA. She earned her wings in 2017 and started flying competition aerobatics in 2019. She is the second woman ever to win the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Championship, a two-time member of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, and is now a member of the Unlimited team. Her air show performance is full of energy and precision maneuvers.
Susan Dacy
Aircraft: Super Stearman
Susan Dacy is one of only a few women performing air shows in a biplane. Along with Big Red, her Super Stearman, Dacy steps back in time performing a dazzling display of barrel rolls, slow rolls, Cuban eights, hammerhead turns, loops, and much more, in a style reminiscent of the barnstorming era of flying.
Vicky Benzing
Aircraft: P-51 Plum Crazy
Vicky Benzing’s talents spread across the aviation spectrum; she is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, and aerobatic performer. Her appreciation for all things aviation is shown not only through her diverse talents, but also through the aircraft she performs at shows around the country. At AirVenture 2018, she flew her candy-colored Extra 300S, a powerhouse aerobatic airplane, and in 2021, she flew her vintage 1940 Boeing Stearman,, and now she flies the legendary P-51, Plum Crazy. Vicky began her aerobatic training in 2005 under air show legend Wayne Handley, but her aviation career extends far beyond that. She has been flying for more than 30 years and holds an ATP certificate, as well as commercial ratings in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders.
Warbirds Missing Man
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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (Night) - 8 p.m. CT
B-29, PB4Y-2, DC-6, P-38, PBY, and F4F
Jim Tobul
TITAN Aerobatic Team
Aircraft: North American AT-6 Texan
Founded in 1984 as the North American Aerobatic Team by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson, the TITAN Aerobatic Team is one of the most recognizable air show performance teams in the world. With tight formations, billowing smoke systems, and classic radial engines rumbling along, the Texan-flying team today is always a crowd pleaser.
Erik Edgren
Aircraft: 1939 Taylorcraft “T-Clips”
At the age of 6, Erik was already learning to fly from his father’s lap, and when he started learning spins at age 10, his passion for aerobatics was sparked for a lifetime. He’s flown more than 6,000 hours in over 180 aircraft types. His 1939 Taylorcraft was “clipped” for aerobatics in 1997, complete with an inverted fuel and oil and smoke systems.
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Aircraft: de Havilland Canada C-147A
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is a combination of expert teams and soldiers brought together by their love of skydiving. This includes parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and those who handle jump logistics behind the scenes. The demonstration team excels under pressure performing for excited audiences at some of the largest festivals, air shows, and sporting events around the country. Consisting of 26 soldiers, the team showcases the benefits of Army service with people everywhere through the sport of skydiving.
Matt Younkin
Aircraft: Twin Beech 18
Matt Younkin, the first second-generation recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, will fly his famous twin-engine Beech 18. This act is described by producers and fans alike as one of the most beautiful and graceful displays the industry has to offer. Younkin’s latest achievement is perfecting the world’s only night aerobatic display in a Beech 18. Equipped with more than 50 externally visible lights, the top of the airplane appears to glow in the dark while the bottom side actively twinkles. Younkin continues to amaze air show goers with his unique ability to capture the crowd in the moment, much the same way his father, Bobby, and sister, Amanda, did for so many years. Matt was the 2020 Art Scholl Showmanship award recipient.
Bob Carlton
Aircraft: FoxJet twin-engine sailplane
Bob Carlton does a stunning performance in his FoxJet jet sailplane. With a pair of 250-pound-thrust PBS TJ-100 jet engines, the FoxJet self-launches and performs a high-speed aerobatic climb to altitude without a tow plane, followed by a spectacular exhibition of graceful sailplane aerobatics.
Bob is a retired rocket scientist known for creating spectacular one-off designs. He has been flying since 1979 and has experience across the board in aviation, from hang gliders to sailplanes, helicopters, and airplanes. He is always working on the next great project!
Kyle Fowler
Aircraft: Rutan Long-EZ
Kyle Fowler is living the dream of being an aerobatic pilot — a dream that he has had since the age of 12, when he would announce his own father’s aerobatic performances at air shows. He performs a thrilling routine in a homebuilt yellow 1986 Long-EZ.
Tom Larkin
Aircraft: SubSonex “Mini Jet”
A retired U.S. Air Force pilot with more than 10,000 hours of flight time, Tom “Lark” Larkin flies a highly modified, experimental SubSonex Jet that was the first kit ever sold of the kind. Ever since seeing a BD-5J perform at an air show when he was a kid, it’s been a 30-plus year dream of Lark’s to perform in a mini jet. At only 500 pounds with speeds up to 300 mph, the SubSonex provides an air show experience unlike anything else.
Ken Rieder
Aircraft: RV-8
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ken Rieder has been flying for 35 years and logged more than 13,000 flying hours. As a child, Rieder was inspired by seeing the Blue Angels perform at his local airport. Since then, he has worked as a corporate and airline pilot, a multi-engine flight instructor and an aerobatic instructor. Rieder is an avid airplane builder and is currently building his fifth RV-8.
Nathan Hammond
Aircraft: Super Chipmunk
Nathan Hammond has been flying his de Havilland Chipmunk in air shows since 1998. Now heavily modified, the Super Chipmunk is known as GhostWriter, leaving its skywriting mark on the Oshkosh sky throughout the week. His daytime routine is action-packed with loops, rolls, and vertical maneuvers. During his night performance, GhostWriter lights up the sky with 200 pounds of wing-mounted pyrotechnics.
Fireworks, Drones, Lasers, and More
B-29, PB4Y-2, DC-6, P-38, PBY, and F4F
Jim Tobul
TITAN Aerobatic Team
Aircraft: North American AT-6 Texan
Founded in 1984 as the North American Aerobatic Team by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson, the TITAN Aerobatic Team is one of the most recognizable air show performance teams in the world. With tight formations, billowing smoke systems, and classic radial engines rumbling along, the Texan-flying team today is always a crowd pleaser.
Erik Edgren
Aircraft: 1939 Taylorcraft “T-Clips”
At the age of 6, Erik was already learning to fly from his father’s lap, and when he started learning spins at age 10, his passion for aerobatics was sparked for a lifetime. He’s flown more than 6,000 hours in over 180 aircraft types. His 1939 Taylorcraft was “clipped” for aerobatics in 1997, complete with an inverted fuel and oil and smoke systems.
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Aircraft: de Havilland Canada C-147A
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is a combination of expert teams and soldiers brought together by their love of skydiving. This includes parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and those who handle jump logistics behind the scenes. The demonstration team excels under pressure performing for excited audiences at some of the largest festivals, air shows, and sporting events around the country. Consisting of 26 soldiers, the team showcases the benefits of Army service with people everywhere through the sport of skydiving.
Matt Younkin
Aircraft: Twin Beech 18
Matt Younkin, the first second-generation recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, will fly his famous twin-engine Beech 18. This act is described by producers and fans alike as one of the most beautiful and graceful displays the industry has to offer. Younkin’s latest achievement is perfecting the world’s only night aerobatic display in a Beech 18. Equipped with more than 50 externally visible lights, the top of the airplane appears to glow in the dark while the bottom side actively twinkles. Younkin continues to amaze air show goers with his unique ability to capture the crowd in the moment, much the same way his father, Bobby, and sister, Amanda, did for so many years. Matt was the 2020 Art Scholl Showmanship award recipient.
Bob Carlton
Aircraft: FoxJet twin-engine sailplane
Bob Carlton does a stunning performance in his FoxJet jet sailplane. With a pair of 250-pound-thrust PBS TJ-100 jet engines, the FoxJet self-launches and performs a high-speed aerobatic climb to altitude without a tow plane, followed by a spectacular exhibition of graceful sailplane aerobatics.
Bob is a retired rocket scientist known for creating spectacular one-off designs. He has been flying since 1979 and has experience across the board in aviation, from hang gliders to sailplanes, helicopters, and airplanes. He is always working on the next great project!
Kyle Fowler
Aircraft: Rutan Long-EZ
Kyle Fowler is living the dream of being an aerobatic pilot — a dream that he has had since the age of 12, when he would announce his own father’s aerobatic performances at air shows. He performs a thrilling routine in a homebuilt yellow 1986 Long-EZ.
Tom Larkin
Aircraft: SubSonex “Mini Jet”
A retired U.S. Air Force pilot with more than 10,000 hours of flight time, Tom “Lark” Larkin flies a highly modified, experimental SubSonex Jet that was the first kit ever sold of the kind. Ever since seeing a BD-5J perform at an air show when he was a kid, it’s been a 30-plus year dream of Lark’s to perform in a mini jet. At only 500 pounds with speeds up to 300 mph, the SubSonex provides an air show experience unlike anything else.
Ken Rieder
Aircraft: RV-8
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ken Rieder has been flying for 35 years and logged more than 13,000 flying hours. As a child, Rieder was inspired by seeing the Blue Angels perform at his local airport. Since then, he has worked as a corporate and airline pilot, a multi-engine flight instructor and an aerobatic instructor. Rieder is an avid airplane builder and is currently building his fifth RV-8.
Nathan Hammond
Aircraft: Super Chipmunk
Nathan Hammond has been flying his de Havilland Chipmunk in air shows since 1998. Now heavily modified, the Super Chipmunk is known as GhostWriter, leaving its skywriting mark on the Oshkosh sky throughout the week. His daytime routine is action-packed with loops, rolls, and vertical maneuvers. During his night performance, GhostWriter lights up the sky with 200 pounds of wing-mounted pyrotechnics.
Fireworks, Drones, Lasers, and More
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 2:15 p.m. CT
National Anthem / U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Aircraft: de Havilland Canada C-147A
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is a combination of expert teams and soldiers brought together by their love of skydiving. This includes parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and those who handle jump logistics behind the scenes. The demonstration team excels under pressure performing for excited audiences at some of the largest festivals, air shows, and sporting events around the country. Consisting of 26 soldiers, the team showcases the benefits of Army service with people everywhere through the sport of skydiving.
Vintage in Review (with Wright Model B)
Jarrod Lindemann
Aircraft: Jet Waco
Jarrod Lindemann, raised in a family deeply involved in aviation, has been spraying crops for over 23 years, while nurturing a passion for aerobatics and air shows. Witnessing his favorite performer Jimmy Franklin’s modification of a Waco with a jet engine sparked his fascination. Thanks to John Klatt, Dell Coller, and their team, a similar Jet Waco was revitalized. Flying this modified Taperwing Waco with a LearJet engine enables astonishing maneuvers. Jarrod feels honored to share this Jet Waco in tribute to the late great Jimmy Franklin. Jarrod aims to infuse his own creativity into this remarkable combination, as Team RAD elevates its brand through extraordinary aircraft and performances, inspiring enthusiasts of all ages.
Visit RAD Aerosports to learn more.
Jeff Boerboon
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
With more than 20 years of air show experience, Jeff Boerboon is an aerobatic perfectionist with a high priority on safety. His performances in the one-of-a-kind Yak-110 and the Jack Links Jet Waco set the stage for his precision and flair. Now flying the Extra 330SC, he continues to wow crowds and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of aviators.
Warbirds of America
Paul Bennet
Aircraft: The Wolf Pitts
Paul is a multiple Australian national aerobatic champion who has flown thousands of hours at air shows “Down Under.” He now returns to Oshkosh with his Wolf Pitts Pro biplane, built by the renowned Steve Wolf as one of only two in the world, the other being the Oracle Challenger III flown by Sean D. Tucker.
Red Bull Air Force
Aircraft: Extra 300, Bo 105 helicopter, Wingsuits
Red Bull Air Force members Kevin Coleman and Aaron Fitzgerald bring together thousands of hours of aerobatic experience to wow crowds. With Coleman putting the Extra 300 through its paces, Fitzgerald looping and rolling a Bo 105 helicopter, and the wingsuit jumpers showing off their remarkable maneuverability, the group brings together a show unlike anything else.
Kyle Franklin
Aircraft: PA-18A Super Cub Frankenstein
Kyle Franklin, son of late air show legend Jimmy Franklin, was destined for the sky the moment he was born. He began flying at age 8 in a Piper Super Cub, by age 14 he performed his first wing walk, and at 17 he was wing-walking professionally for his father. In addition to crawling out of the cockpit and dangling from airplanes, Kyle started his own flying career performing in air shows at age 21.
David Martin
Aircraft: [Top Secret!]
David Martin began performing aerobatic routines for the public at the age of 19. His lineage is full of aviation history, his grandfather having been a barnstormer in the 1930s, so his success comes as no surprise. He is an eight-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic team and has won numerous world gold medals. At one point, David flew every day for five years, or 1,826 consecutive days.
WWII Airborne Demo Team
Aircraft: C-47, C-49
Based in Frederick, Oklahoma, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team operates two WWII-era Douglas aircraft — a C-47 and C-49. With the mission of “Remember, Honor, Serve,” the group jumps in full authentic WWII gear with round parachutes to help keep the memories of WWII veterans alive.
RJ Gritter
Aircraft: Decathlon
RJ developed a passion for aerobatics through RC flying. He started competing in RC aerobatics at age 16 in national and international events, representing the U.S. in indoor precision and freestyle aerobatic championships. He got his Decathlon at the end of 2015 and has since flown more than 800 hours in the airplane and more than 200 air show performances.
Frank Kimmel
Aircraft: F4U Corsair
Flying one of the most iconic warbirds, Frank Kimmel’s 1949 F4U Corsair once served with the Honduran air force and was later recovered in 1978 after a crash in Texas. Restored to flying condition, this Pratt & Whitney radial engine-powered fighter keeps history alive while wowing crowds. Frank has logged more than 14,000 flight hours, holding an ATP certificate and type ratings in the F4U Corsair and T-33 jet.
Ed Hamill
Aircraft: Folds of Honor Biplane
Ed is a retired USAF colonel and fighter pilot with more than 2,200 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, including combat time. He now performs to raise awareness for Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the families of America’s fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders.
Bernie Vasquez
Aircraft: P-47
Bernie Vasquez began flying at age 11 where he traded pumping gas for flying lessons which eventually led him to a solo flight on his 16th birthday. He was the director of maintenance for the Texas Flying Legends which is now rebranded as the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Bernie is currently in charge of all the maintenance for the fleet and flies air shows mostly during the summer.
USAF C-17 Demo
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo and Heritage Flight
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern-day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.
National Anthem / U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Aircraft: de Havilland Canada C-147A
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is a combination of expert teams and soldiers brought together by their love of skydiving. This includes parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and those who handle jump logistics behind the scenes. The demonstration team excels under pressure performing for excited audiences at some of the largest festivals, air shows, and sporting events around the country. Consisting of 26 soldiers, the team showcases the benefits of Army service with people everywhere through the sport of skydiving.
Vintage in Review (with Wright Model B)
Jarrod Lindemann
Aircraft: Jet Waco
Jarrod Lindemann, raised in a family deeply involved in aviation, has been spraying crops for over 23 years, while nurturing a passion for aerobatics and air shows. Witnessing his favorite performer Jimmy Franklin’s modification of a Waco with a jet engine sparked his fascination. Thanks to John Klatt, Dell Coller, and their team, a similar Jet Waco was revitalized. Flying this modified Taperwing Waco with a LearJet engine enables astonishing maneuvers. Jarrod feels honored to share this Jet Waco in tribute to the late great Jimmy Franklin. Jarrod aims to infuse his own creativity into this remarkable combination, as Team RAD elevates its brand through extraordinary aircraft and performances, inspiring enthusiasts of all ages.
Visit RAD Aerosports to learn more.
Jeff Boerboon
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
With more than 20 years of air show experience, Jeff Boerboon is an aerobatic perfectionist with a high priority on safety. His performances in the one-of-a-kind Yak-110 and the Jack Links Jet Waco set the stage for his precision and flair. Now flying the Extra 330SC, he continues to wow crowds and is passionate about inspiring the next generation of aviators.
Warbirds of America
Paul Bennet
Aircraft: The Wolf Pitts
Paul is a multiple Australian national aerobatic champion who has flown thousands of hours at air shows “Down Under.” He now returns to Oshkosh with his Wolf Pitts Pro biplane, built by the renowned Steve Wolf as one of only two in the world, the other being the Oracle Challenger III flown by Sean D. Tucker.
Red Bull Air Force
Aircraft: Extra 300, Bo 105 helicopter, Wingsuits
Red Bull Air Force members Kevin Coleman and Aaron Fitzgerald bring together thousands of hours of aerobatic experience to wow crowds. With Coleman putting the Extra 300 through its paces, Fitzgerald looping and rolling a Bo 105 helicopter, and the wingsuit jumpers showing off their remarkable maneuverability, the group brings together a show unlike anything else.
Kyle Franklin
Aircraft: PA-18A Super Cub Frankenstein
Kyle Franklin, son of late air show legend Jimmy Franklin, was destined for the sky the moment he was born. He began flying at age 8 in a Piper Super Cub, by age 14 he performed his first wing walk, and at 17 he was wing-walking professionally for his father. In addition to crawling out of the cockpit and dangling from airplanes, Kyle started his own flying career performing in air shows at age 21.
David Martin
Aircraft: [Top Secret!]
David Martin began performing aerobatic routines for the public at the age of 19. His lineage is full of aviation history, his grandfather having been a barnstormer in the 1930s, so his success comes as no surprise. He is an eight-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic team and has won numerous world gold medals. At one point, David flew every day for five years, or 1,826 consecutive days.
WWII Airborne Demo Team
Aircraft: C-47, C-49
Based in Frederick, Oklahoma, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team operates two WWII-era Douglas aircraft — a C-47 and C-49. With the mission of “Remember, Honor, Serve,” the group jumps in full authentic WWII gear with round parachutes to help keep the memories of WWII veterans alive.
RJ Gritter
Aircraft: Decathlon
RJ developed a passion for aerobatics through RC flying. He started competing in RC aerobatics at age 16 in national and international events, representing the U.S. in indoor precision and freestyle aerobatic championships. He got his Decathlon at the end of 2015 and has since flown more than 800 hours in the airplane and more than 200 air show performances.
Frank Kimmel
Aircraft: F4U Corsair
Flying one of the most iconic warbirds, Frank Kimmel’s 1949 F4U Corsair once served with the Honduran air force and was later recovered in 1978 after a crash in Texas. Restored to flying condition, this Pratt & Whitney radial engine-powered fighter keeps history alive while wowing crowds. Frank has logged more than 14,000 flight hours, holding an ATP certificate and type ratings in the F4U Corsair and T-33 jet.
Ed Hamill
Aircraft: Folds of Honor Biplane
Ed is a retired USAF colonel and fighter pilot with more than 2,200 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, including combat time. He now performs to raise awareness for Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the families of America’s fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders.
Bernie Vasquez
Aircraft: P-47
Bernie Vasquez began flying at age 11 where he traded pumping gas for flying lessons which eventually led him to a solo flight on his 16th birthday. He was the director of maintenance for the Texas Flying Legends which is now rebranded as the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Bernie is currently in charge of all the maintenance for the fleet and flies air shows mostly during the summer.
USAF C-17 Demo
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo and Heritage Flight
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern-day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.
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Friday, July 24, 2026 - 2:15 p.m. CT
National Anthem / The Chuters
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
Showcase: Seaplanes
Frank Kimmel
Aircraft: F4U Corsair
Flying one of the most iconic warbirds, Frank Kimmel’s 1949 F4U Corsair once served with the Honduran air force and was later recovered in 1978 after a crash in Texas. Restored to flying condition, this Pratt & Whitney radial engine-powered fighter keeps history alive while wowing crowds. Frank has logged more than 14,000 flight hours, holding an ATP certificate and type ratings in the F4U Corsair and T-33 jet.
Susan Dacy
Aircraft: Super Stearman
Susan Dacy is one of only a few women performing air shows in a biplane. Along with Big Red, her Super Stearman, Dacy steps back in time performing a dazzling display of barrel rolls, slow rolls, Cuban eights, hammerhead turns, loops, and much more, in a style reminiscent of the barnstorming era of flying.
Warbirds of America
Jim Peitz
Aircraft: Beechcraft F33C Bonanza
Jim Peitz will probably throw a surprise at you when he takes off in a Beech Bonanza and jumps into an aerobatic routine. The specialized Bonanza is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers including loops, point rolls, barrel rolls, snap rolls, Cuban eights, and hammerheads. Jim’s father taught him how to fly back in the 1970s, and since then Jim has logged over 20,000 hours in more than 100 aircraft types.
Greg Koontz
Aircraft: Decathlon
Until 2002, Greg flew jet aircraft for an Alabama corporation and performed air shows in his spare time. Today, Greg is a full-time air show and aerobatics professional. Greg is known throughout the U.S. and parts of Latin America as the foremost authority on the Super Decathlon aircraft. Besides doing an inverted ribbon cut 15 feet above the ground in air shows, Greg specializes in teaching pilots how to fly aerobatics in his Super Decathlon.
Vicky Benzing
Aircraft: P-51 Plum Crazy
Vicky Benzing’s talents spread across the aviation spectrum; she is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, and aerobatic performer. Her appreciation for all things aviation is shown not only through her diverse talents, but also through the aircraft she performs at shows around the country. At AirVenture 2018, she flew her candy-colored Extra 300S, a powerhouse aerobatic airplane, and in 2021, she flew her vintage 1940 Boeing Stearman,, and now she flies the legendary P-51, Plum Crazy. Vicky began her aerobatic training in 2005 under air show legend Wayne Handley, but her aviation career extends far beyond that. She has been flying for more than 30 years and holds an ATP certificate, as well as commercial ratings in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders.
Michael Goulian
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
Mike Goulian doesn’t just fly an air show; he attacks it. Every roll, pull, and tumble of his flight is deliberately and precisely executed. With his aggressive approach to the air show arena, he has mastered the ability to convey his message of passion through flight. Mike soloed on his 16th birthday and won the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Championship at 27 years old. He represented the U.S. at the World Aerobatic Championships on three separate occasions and competes as one of two U.S. pilots vying for the World Championship in the famed Red Bull Air Races. He earned first place in Budapest, Hungary, in 2009. He is one of seven people to be awarded all three of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards: The Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award (2006), the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship (2009), and the ICAS Sword of Excellence (2012). Mike was also inducted as an honorary Blue Angel. Today, Mike’s performance is the perfect marriage between man and machine — the world’s most high-performance aerobatic airplane, the Extra 330SC.
David Martin
Aircraft: [Top Secret!]
David Martin began performing aerobatic routines for the public at the age of 19. His lineage is full of aviation history, his grandfather having been a barnstormer in the 1930s, so his success comes as no surprise. He is an eight-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic team and has won numerous world gold medals. At one point, David flew every day for five years, or 1,826 consecutive days.
WWII Airborne Demo Team
Aircraft: C-47, C-49
Based in Frederick, Oklahoma, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team operates two WWII-era Douglas aircraft — a C-47 and C-49. With the mission of “Remember, Honor, Serve,” the group jumps in full authentic WWII gear with round parachutes to help keep the memories of WWII veterans alive.
Jerry Kerby
Aircraft: T-28 Trojan
Jerry “Jive” Kerby is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot having flown the F-15C Eagle and F-4 Phantom during his 23-year active-duty military career. He currently flies the T-28 Trojan, T-33 Shooting Star, L-39 Albatross, and Wild Blue, the RV-8A that wants to be a fighter jet.
F-35B Lighting II Demo Team
Aircraft: F-35B Lighting II
Coming to Oshkosh from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, the F-35B Lightning II Demo Team displays the incredible capabilities of this 5th-generation fighter, including STOVL.
USAF F-16 Viper Demo and Heritage Flight
USAF F-16 Viper Demo
Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the combat capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force’s premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The team also works with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to create a unique demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s past and present, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain, and support these aircraft.
RAF Red Arrows
Aircraft: Hawk T1
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the world-renowned Red Arrows, are coming to Oshkosh for the very first time to help celebrate America's 250th. With a spectacular combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. The team — which uses the British-built Hawk T1 jet trainer — has flown nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries, with pilots who have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Wisconsin National Guard Demo
National Anthem / The Chuters
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
Showcase: Seaplanes
Frank Kimmel
Aircraft: F4U Corsair
Flying one of the most iconic warbirds, Frank Kimmel’s 1949 F4U Corsair once served with the Honduran air force and was later recovered in 1978 after a crash in Texas. Restored to flying condition, this Pratt & Whitney radial engine-powered fighter keeps history alive while wowing crowds. Frank has logged more than 14,000 flight hours, holding an ATP certificate and type ratings in the F4U Corsair and T-33 jet.
Susan Dacy
Aircraft: Super Stearman
Susan Dacy is one of only a few women performing air shows in a biplane. Along with Big Red, her Super Stearman, Dacy steps back in time performing a dazzling display of barrel rolls, slow rolls, Cuban eights, hammerhead turns, loops, and much more, in a style reminiscent of the barnstorming era of flying.
Warbirds of America
Jim Peitz
Aircraft: Beechcraft F33C Bonanza
Jim Peitz will probably throw a surprise at you when he takes off in a Beech Bonanza and jumps into an aerobatic routine. The specialized Bonanza is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers including loops, point rolls, barrel rolls, snap rolls, Cuban eights, and hammerheads. Jim’s father taught him how to fly back in the 1970s, and since then Jim has logged over 20,000 hours in more than 100 aircraft types.
Greg Koontz
Aircraft: Decathlon
Until 2002, Greg flew jet aircraft for an Alabama corporation and performed air shows in his spare time. Today, Greg is a full-time air show and aerobatics professional. Greg is known throughout the U.S. and parts of Latin America as the foremost authority on the Super Decathlon aircraft. Besides doing an inverted ribbon cut 15 feet above the ground in air shows, Greg specializes in teaching pilots how to fly aerobatics in his Super Decathlon.
Vicky Benzing
Aircraft: P-51 Plum Crazy
Vicky Benzing’s talents spread across the aviation spectrum; she is an accomplished pilot, skydiver, and aerobatic performer. Her appreciation for all things aviation is shown not only through her diverse talents, but also through the aircraft she performs at shows around the country. At AirVenture 2018, she flew her candy-colored Extra 300S, a powerhouse aerobatic airplane, and in 2021, she flew her vintage 1940 Boeing Stearman,, and now she flies the legendary P-51, Plum Crazy. Vicky began her aerobatic training in 2005 under air show legend Wayne Handley, but her aviation career extends far beyond that. She has been flying for more than 30 years and holds an ATP certificate, as well as commercial ratings in helicopters, seaplanes, and gliders.
Michael Goulian
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
Mike Goulian doesn’t just fly an air show; he attacks it. Every roll, pull, and tumble of his flight is deliberately and precisely executed. With his aggressive approach to the air show arena, he has mastered the ability to convey his message of passion through flight. Mike soloed on his 16th birthday and won the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Championship at 27 years old. He represented the U.S. at the World Aerobatic Championships on three separate occasions and competes as one of two U.S. pilots vying for the World Championship in the famed Red Bull Air Races. He earned first place in Budapest, Hungary, in 2009. He is one of seven people to be awarded all three of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards: The Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award (2006), the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship (2009), and the ICAS Sword of Excellence (2012). Mike was also inducted as an honorary Blue Angel. Today, Mike’s performance is the perfect marriage between man and machine — the world’s most high-performance aerobatic airplane, the Extra 330SC.
David Martin
Aircraft: [Top Secret!]
David Martin began performing aerobatic routines for the public at the age of 19. His lineage is full of aviation history, his grandfather having been a barnstormer in the 1930s, so his success comes as no surprise. He is an eight-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic team and has won numerous world gold medals. At one point, David flew every day for five years, or 1,826 consecutive days.
WWII Airborne Demo Team
Aircraft: C-47, C-49
Based in Frederick, Oklahoma, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team operates two WWII-era Douglas aircraft — a C-47 and C-49. With the mission of “Remember, Honor, Serve,” the group jumps in full authentic WWII gear with round parachutes to help keep the memories of WWII veterans alive.
Jerry Kerby
Aircraft: T-28 Trojan
Jerry “Jive” Kerby is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot having flown the F-15C Eagle and F-4 Phantom during his 23-year active-duty military career. He currently flies the T-28 Trojan, T-33 Shooting Star, L-39 Albatross, and Wild Blue, the RV-8A that wants to be a fighter jet.
F-35B Lighting II Demo Team
Aircraft: F-35B Lighting II
Coming to Oshkosh from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, the F-35B Lightning II Demo Team displays the incredible capabilities of this 5th-generation fighter, including STOVL.
USAF F-16 Viper Demo and Heritage Flight
USAF F-16 Viper Demo
Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the combat capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force’s premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The team also works with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to create a unique demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s past and present, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain, and support these aircraft.
RAF Red Arrows
Aircraft: Hawk T1
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the world-renowned Red Arrows, are coming to Oshkosh for the very first time to help celebrate America's 250th. With a spectacular combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. The team — which uses the British-built Hawk T1 jet trainer — has flown nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries, with pilots who have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Wisconsin National Guard Demo
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Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 2:15 p.m. CT
National Anthem / U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Aircraft: de Havilland Canada C-147A
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is a combination of expert teams and soldiers brought together by their love of skydiving. This includes parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and those who handle jump logistics behind the scenes. The demonstration team excels under pressure performing for excited audiences at some of the largest festivals, air shows, and sporting events around the country. Consisting of 26 soldiers, the team showcases the benefits of Army service with people everywhere through the sport of skydiving.
Bill Stein
Showcase: JAARS
Britt Lincoln
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
As a fourth-generation pilot with roots back to her family’s Montana grass strip, aviation is in Britt’s DNA. She earned her wings in 2017 and started flying competition aerobatics in 2019. She is the second woman ever to win the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Championship, a two-time member of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, and is now a member of the Unlimited team. Her air show performance is full of energy and precision maneuvers.
Warbirds of America
Paul Bennet
Aircraft: The Wolf Pitts
Paul is a multiple Australian national aerobatic champion who has flown thousands of hours at air shows “Down Under.” He now returns to Oshkosh with his Wolf Pitts Pro biplane, built by the renowned Steve Wolf as one of only two in the world, the other being the Oracle Challenger III flown by Sean D. Tucker.
Michael Goulian
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
Mike Goulian doesn’t just fly an air show; he attacks it. Every roll, pull, and tumble of his flight is deliberately and precisely executed. With his aggressive approach to the air show arena, he has mastered the ability to convey his message of passion through flight. Mike soloed on his 16th birthday and won the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Championship at 27 years old. He represented the U.S. at the World Aerobatic Championships on three separate occasions and competes as one of two U.S. pilots vying for the World Championship in the famed Red Bull Air Races. He earned first place in Budapest, Hungary, in 2009. He is one of seven people to be awarded all three of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards: The Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award (2006), the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship (2009), and the ICAS Sword of Excellence (2012). Mike was also inducted as an honorary Blue Angel. Today, Mike’s performance is the perfect marriage between man and machine — the world’s most high-performance aerobatic airplane, the Extra 330SC.
Jim Tobul
Jarrod Lindemann
Aircraft: Jet Waco
Jarrod Lindemann, raised in a family deeply involved in aviation, has been spraying crops for over 23 years, while nurturing a passion for aerobatics and air shows. Witnessing his favorite performer Jimmy Franklin’s modification of a Waco with a jet engine sparked his fascination. Thanks to John Klatt, Dell Coller, and their team, a similar Jet Waco was revitalized. Flying this modified Taperwing Waco with a LearJet engine enables astonishing maneuvers. Jarrod feels honored to share this Jet Waco in tribute to the late great Jimmy Franklin. Jarrod aims to infuse his own creativity into this remarkable combination, as Team RAD elevates its brand through extraordinary aircraft and performances, inspiring enthusiasts of all ages.
Visit RAD Aerosports to learn more.
Tinstix of Dynamite
Aircraft: Pyrotechnics, Prometheus, Edge 540
Combining pyrotechnics with the precision skills of aerobatic pilots Skip Stewart and Melissa Burns, this display creates one action-packed performance.
Susan Dacy
Aircraft: Super Stearman
Susan Dacy is one of only a few women performing air shows in a biplane. Along with Big Red, her Super Stearman, Dacy steps back in time performing a dazzling display of barrel rolls, slow rolls, Cuban eights, hammerhead turns, loops, and much more, in a style reminiscent of the barnstorming era of flying.
Bernie Vasquez
Aircraft: P-47
Bernie Vasquez began flying at age 11 where he traded pumping gas for flying lessons which eventually led him to a solo flight on his 16th birthday. He was the director of maintenance for the Texas Flying Legends which is now rebranded as the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Bernie is currently in charge of all the maintenance for the fleet and flies air shows mostly during the summer.
WWII Airborne Demo Team
Aircraft: C-47, C-49
Based in Frederick, Oklahoma, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team operates two WWII-era Douglas aircraft — a C-47 and C-49. With the mission of “Remember, Honor, Serve,” the group jumps in full authentic WWII gear with round parachutes to help keep the memories of WWII veterans alive.
Jim Peitz
Aircraft: Beechcraft F33C Bonanza
Jim Peitz will probably throw a surprise at you when he takes off in a Beech Bonanza and jumps into an aerobatic routine. The specialized Bonanza is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers including loops, point rolls, barrel rolls, snap rolls, Cuban eights, and hammerheads. Jim’s father taught him how to fly back in the 1970s, and since then Jim has logged over 20,000 hours in more than 100 aircraft types.
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern-day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.
Red Bull Air Force
Aircraft: Extra 300, Bo 105 helicopter, Wingsuits
Red Bull Air Force members Kevin Coleman and Aaron Fitzgerald bring together thousands of hours of aerobatic experience to wow crowds. With Coleman putting the Extra 300 through its paces, Fitzgerald looping and rolling a Bo 105 helicopter, and the wingsuit jumpers showing off their remarkable maneuverability, the group brings together a show unlike anything else.
RAF Red Arrows
Aircraft: Hawk T1
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the world-renowned Red Arrows, are coming to Oshkosh for the very first time to help celebrate America's 250th. With a spectacular combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. The team — which uses the British-built Hawk T1 jet trainer — has flown nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries, with pilots who have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
National Anthem / U.S. Army Golden Knights
U.S. Army Golden Knights
Aircraft: de Havilland Canada C-147A
The U.S. Army Parachute Team, known as the Golden Knights, is a combination of expert teams and soldiers brought together by their love of skydiving. This includes parachute teams, aircraft pilots, and those who handle jump logistics behind the scenes. The demonstration team excels under pressure performing for excited audiences at some of the largest festivals, air shows, and sporting events around the country. Consisting of 26 soldiers, the team showcases the benefits of Army service with people everywhere through the sport of skydiving.
Bill Stein
Showcase: JAARS
Britt Lincoln
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
As a fourth-generation pilot with roots back to her family’s Montana grass strip, aviation is in Britt’s DNA. She earned her wings in 2017 and started flying competition aerobatics in 2019. She is the second woman ever to win the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Championship, a two-time member of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, and is now a member of the Unlimited team. Her air show performance is full of energy and precision maneuvers.
Warbirds of America
Paul Bennet
Aircraft: The Wolf Pitts
Paul is a multiple Australian national aerobatic champion who has flown thousands of hours at air shows “Down Under.” He now returns to Oshkosh with his Wolf Pitts Pro biplane, built by the renowned Steve Wolf as one of only two in the world, the other being the Oracle Challenger III flown by Sean D. Tucker.
Michael Goulian
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
Mike Goulian doesn’t just fly an air show; he attacks it. Every roll, pull, and tumble of his flight is deliberately and precisely executed. With his aggressive approach to the air show arena, he has mastered the ability to convey his message of passion through flight. Mike soloed on his 16th birthday and won the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Championship at 27 years old. He represented the U.S. at the World Aerobatic Championships on three separate occasions and competes as one of two U.S. pilots vying for the World Championship in the famed Red Bull Air Races. He earned first place in Budapest, Hungary, in 2009. He is one of seven people to be awarded all three of the air show industry’s most prestigious awards: The Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award (2006), the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship (2009), and the ICAS Sword of Excellence (2012). Mike was also inducted as an honorary Blue Angel. Today, Mike’s performance is the perfect marriage between man and machine — the world’s most high-performance aerobatic airplane, the Extra 330SC.
Jim Tobul
Jarrod Lindemann
Aircraft: Jet Waco
Jarrod Lindemann, raised in a family deeply involved in aviation, has been spraying crops for over 23 years, while nurturing a passion for aerobatics and air shows. Witnessing his favorite performer Jimmy Franklin’s modification of a Waco with a jet engine sparked his fascination. Thanks to John Klatt, Dell Coller, and their team, a similar Jet Waco was revitalized. Flying this modified Taperwing Waco with a LearJet engine enables astonishing maneuvers. Jarrod feels honored to share this Jet Waco in tribute to the late great Jimmy Franklin. Jarrod aims to infuse his own creativity into this remarkable combination, as Team RAD elevates its brand through extraordinary aircraft and performances, inspiring enthusiasts of all ages.
Visit RAD Aerosports to learn more.
Tinstix of Dynamite
Aircraft: Pyrotechnics, Prometheus, Edge 540
Combining pyrotechnics with the precision skills of aerobatic pilots Skip Stewart and Melissa Burns, this display creates one action-packed performance.
Susan Dacy
Aircraft: Super Stearman
Susan Dacy is one of only a few women performing air shows in a biplane. Along with Big Red, her Super Stearman, Dacy steps back in time performing a dazzling display of barrel rolls, slow rolls, Cuban eights, hammerhead turns, loops, and much more, in a style reminiscent of the barnstorming era of flying.
Bernie Vasquez
Aircraft: P-47
Bernie Vasquez began flying at age 11 where he traded pumping gas for flying lessons which eventually led him to a solo flight on his 16th birthday. He was the director of maintenance for the Texas Flying Legends which is now rebranded as the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Bernie is currently in charge of all the maintenance for the fleet and flies air shows mostly during the summer.
WWII Airborne Demo Team
Aircraft: C-47, C-49
Based in Frederick, Oklahoma, the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team operates two WWII-era Douglas aircraft — a C-47 and C-49. With the mission of “Remember, Honor, Serve,” the group jumps in full authentic WWII gear with round parachutes to help keep the memories of WWII veterans alive.
Jim Peitz
Aircraft: Beechcraft F33C Bonanza
Jim Peitz will probably throw a surprise at you when he takes off in a Beech Bonanza and jumps into an aerobatic routine. The specialized Bonanza is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers including loops, point rolls, barrel rolls, snap rolls, Cuban eights, and hammerheads. Jim’s father taught him how to fly back in the 1970s, and since then Jim has logged over 20,000 hours in more than 100 aircraft types.
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern-day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.
Red Bull Air Force
Aircraft: Extra 300, Bo 105 helicopter, Wingsuits
Red Bull Air Force members Kevin Coleman and Aaron Fitzgerald bring together thousands of hours of aerobatic experience to wow crowds. With Coleman putting the Extra 300 through its paces, Fitzgerald looping and rolling a Bo 105 helicopter, and the wingsuit jumpers showing off their remarkable maneuverability, the group brings together a show unlike anything else.
RAF Red Arrows
Aircraft: Hawk T1
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the world-renowned Red Arrows, are coming to Oshkosh for the very first time to help celebrate America's 250th. With a spectacular combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. The team — which uses the British-built Hawk T1 jet trainer — has flown nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries, with pilots who have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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Saturday, July 25, 2026 (Night) - 8 p.m. CT
Jeff Shetterly
Aircraft: North American SNJ-6 Texan
Radial Rumble pilot Jeff Shetterly is a third-generation aviator and a U.S. Army veteran. Since leaving the military, he earned his instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certification, and has flown more than 100 aircraft types. He flies a 1945 North American SNJ-6 Texan.
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern-day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.
F-35B Lighting II Demo Team
Aircraft: F-35B Lighting II
Coming to Oshkosh from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, the F-35B Lightning II Demo Team displays the incredible capabilities of this 5th-generation fighter, including STOVL.
TITAN Aerobatic Team
Aircraft: North American AT-6 Texan
Founded in 1984 as the North American Aerobatic Team by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson, the TITAN Aerobatic Team is one of the most recognizable air show performance teams in the world. With tight formations, billowing smoke systems, and classic radial engines rumbling along, the Texan-flying team today is always a crowd pleaser.
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
Erik Edgren
Aircraft: 1939 Taylorcraft “T-Clips”
At the age of 6, Erik was already learning to fly from his father’s lap, and when he started learning spins at age 10, his passion for aerobatics was sparked for a lifetime. He’s flown more than 6,000 hours in over 180 aircraft types. His 1939 Taylorcraft was “clipped” for aerobatics in 1997, complete with an inverted fuel and oil and smoke systems.
Kyle Fowler
Aircraft: Rutan Long-EZ
Kyle Fowler is living the dream of being an aerobatic pilot — a dream that he has had since the age of 12, when he would announce his own father’s aerobatic performances at air shows. He performs a thrilling routine in a homebuilt yellow 1986 Long-EZ.
Bob Carlton
Aircraft: FoxJet twin-engine sailplane
Bob Carlton does a stunning performance in his FoxJet jet sailplane. With a pair of 250-pound-thrust PBS TJ-100 jet engines, the FoxJet self-launches and performs a high-speed aerobatic climb to altitude without a tow plane, followed by a spectacular exhibition of graceful sailplane aerobatics.
Bob is a retired rocket scientist known for creating spectacular one-off designs. He has been flying since 1979 and has experience across the board in aviation, from hang gliders to sailplanes, helicopters, and airplanes. He is always working on the next great project!
Matt Younkin
Aircraft: Twin Beech 18
Matt Younkin, the first second-generation recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, will fly his famous twin-engine Beech 18. This act is described by producers and fans alike as one of the most beautiful and graceful displays the industry has to offer. Younkin’s latest achievement is perfecting the world’s only night aerobatic display in a Beech 18. Equipped with more than 50 externally visible lights, the top of the airplane appears to glow in the dark while the bottom side actively twinkles. Younkin continues to amaze air show goers with his unique ability to capture the crowd in the moment, much the same way his father, Bobby, and sister, Amanda, did for so many years. Matt was the 2020 Art Scholl Showmanship award recipient.
Tom Larkin
Aircraft: SubSonex “Mini Jet”
A retired U.S. Air Force pilot with more than 10,000 hours of flight time, Tom “Lark” Larkin flies a highly modified, experimental SubSonex Jet that was the first kit ever sold of the kind. Ever since seeing a BD-5J perform at an air show when he was a kid, it’s been a 30-plus year dream of Lark’s to perform in a mini jet. At only 500 pounds with speeds up to 300 mph, the SubSonex provides an air show experience unlike anything else.
Ken Rieder
Aircraft: RV-8
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ken Rieder has been flying for 35 years and logged more than 13,000 flying hours. As a child, Rieder was inspired by seeing the Blue Angels perform at his local airport. Since then, he has worked as a corporate and airline pilot, a multi-engine flight instructor and an aerobatic instructor. Rieder is an avid airplane builder and is currently building his fifth RV-8.
Nathan Hammond
Aircraft: Super Chipmunk
Nathan Hammond has been flying his de Havilland Chipmunk in air shows since 1998. Now heavily modified, the Super Chipmunk is known as GhostWriter, leaving its skywriting mark on the Oshkosh sky throughout the week. His daytime routine is action-packed with loops, rolls, and vertical maneuvers. During his night performance, GhostWriter lights up the sky with 200 pounds of wing-mounted pyrotechnics.
Fireworks, Drones, Lasers, and More
Jeff Shetterly
Aircraft: North American SNJ-6 Texan
Radial Rumble pilot Jeff Shetterly is a third-generation aviator and a U.S. Army veteran. Since leaving the military, he earned his instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certification, and has flown more than 100 aircraft types. He flies a 1945 North American SNJ-6 Texan.
USAF F-22 Raptor Demo
Aircraft: F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at air shows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world’s premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern-day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft.
F-35B Lighting II Demo Team
Aircraft: F-35B Lighting II
Coming to Oshkosh from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, the F-35B Lightning II Demo Team displays the incredible capabilities of this 5th-generation fighter, including STOVL.
TITAN Aerobatic Team
Aircraft: North American AT-6 Texan
Founded in 1984 as the North American Aerobatic Team by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson, the TITAN Aerobatic Team is one of the most recognizable air show performance teams in the world. With tight formations, billowing smoke systems, and classic radial engines rumbling along, the Texan-flying team today is always a crowd pleaser.
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
Erik Edgren
Aircraft: 1939 Taylorcraft “T-Clips”
At the age of 6, Erik was already learning to fly from his father’s lap, and when he started learning spins at age 10, his passion for aerobatics was sparked for a lifetime. He’s flown more than 6,000 hours in over 180 aircraft types. His 1939 Taylorcraft was “clipped” for aerobatics in 1997, complete with an inverted fuel and oil and smoke systems.
Kyle Fowler
Aircraft: Rutan Long-EZ
Kyle Fowler is living the dream of being an aerobatic pilot — a dream that he has had since the age of 12, when he would announce his own father’s aerobatic performances at air shows. He performs a thrilling routine in a homebuilt yellow 1986 Long-EZ.
Bob Carlton
Aircraft: FoxJet twin-engine sailplane
Bob Carlton does a stunning performance in his FoxJet jet sailplane. With a pair of 250-pound-thrust PBS TJ-100 jet engines, the FoxJet self-launches and performs a high-speed aerobatic climb to altitude without a tow plane, followed by a spectacular exhibition of graceful sailplane aerobatics.
Bob is a retired rocket scientist known for creating spectacular one-off designs. He has been flying since 1979 and has experience across the board in aviation, from hang gliders to sailplanes, helicopters, and airplanes. He is always working on the next great project!
Matt Younkin
Aircraft: Twin Beech 18
Matt Younkin, the first second-generation recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship, will fly his famous twin-engine Beech 18. This act is described by producers and fans alike as one of the most beautiful and graceful displays the industry has to offer. Younkin’s latest achievement is perfecting the world’s only night aerobatic display in a Beech 18. Equipped with more than 50 externally visible lights, the top of the airplane appears to glow in the dark while the bottom side actively twinkles. Younkin continues to amaze air show goers with his unique ability to capture the crowd in the moment, much the same way his father, Bobby, and sister, Amanda, did for so many years. Matt was the 2020 Art Scholl Showmanship award recipient.
Tom Larkin
Aircraft: SubSonex “Mini Jet”
A retired U.S. Air Force pilot with more than 10,000 hours of flight time, Tom “Lark” Larkin flies a highly modified, experimental SubSonex Jet that was the first kit ever sold of the kind. Ever since seeing a BD-5J perform at an air show when he was a kid, it’s been a 30-plus year dream of Lark’s to perform in a mini jet. At only 500 pounds with speeds up to 300 mph, the SubSonex provides an air show experience unlike anything else.
Ken Rieder
Aircraft: RV-8
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ken Rieder has been flying for 35 years and logged more than 13,000 flying hours. As a child, Rieder was inspired by seeing the Blue Angels perform at his local airport. Since then, he has worked as a corporate and airline pilot, a multi-engine flight instructor and an aerobatic instructor. Rieder is an avid airplane builder and is currently building his fifth RV-8.
Nathan Hammond
Aircraft: Super Chipmunk
Nathan Hammond has been flying his de Havilland Chipmunk in air shows since 1998. Now heavily modified, the Super Chipmunk is known as GhostWriter, leaving its skywriting mark on the Oshkosh sky throughout the week. His daytime routine is action-packed with loops, rolls, and vertical maneuvers. During his night performance, GhostWriter lights up the sky with 200 pounds of wing-mounted pyrotechnics.
Fireworks, Drones, Lasers, and More
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Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 1 p.m. CT
National Anthem / The Chuters
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
Kyle Fowler
Aircraft: Rutan Long-EZ
Kyle Fowler is living the dream of being an aerobatic pilot — a dream that he has had since the age of 12, when he would announce his own father’s aerobatic performances at air shows. He performs a thrilling routine in a homebuilt yellow 1986 Long-EZ.
C-17 Globemaster III Demo
Aircraft: C-17 Globemaster III
The C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration Team showcases the impressive capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force’s most versatile airlift aircraft. During its dynamic performances at air shows, the team demonstrates the C-17’s agility through a series of tactical maneuvers, including steep tactical descents, short-field landings, rapid reverse taxiing, and precision turns rarely seen in a large transport aircraft. These displays highlight the aircraft’s unique blend of power, flexibility, and precision, emphasizing its role in rapid strategic and tactical airlift missions around the globe.
Britt Lincoln
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
As a fourth-generation pilot with roots back to her family’s Montana grass strip, aviation is in Britt’s DNA. She earned her wings in 2017 and started flying competition aerobatics in 2019. She is the second woman ever to win the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Championship, a two-time member of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, and is now a member of the Unlimited team. Her air show performance is full of energy and precision maneuvers.
Team Redline
Aircraft: Van’s Aircraft RV-8
A dynamic father-son formation aerobatic team, Ken and Austin Rieder thrill crowds with a choreographed routine both during the day and night. Vibrant smoke trails and modified wing tips to launch fireworks directly from the aircraft, this blend of pyrotechnics and aerobatics is a performance you can’t miss.
Jim Tobul
Jarrod Lindemann
Aircraft: Jet Waco
Jarrod Lindemann, raised in a family deeply involved in aviation, has been spraying crops for over 23 years, while nurturing a passion for aerobatics and air shows. Witnessing his favorite performer Jimmy Franklin’s modification of a Waco with a jet engine sparked his fascination. Thanks to John Klatt, Dell Coller, and their team, a similar Jet Waco was revitalized. Flying this modified Taperwing Waco with a LearJet engine enables astonishing maneuvers. Jarrod feels honored to share this Jet Waco in tribute to the late great Jimmy Franklin. Jarrod aims to infuse his own creativity into this remarkable combination, as Team RAD elevates its brand through extraordinary aircraft and performances, inspiring enthusiasts of all ages.
Visit RAD Aerosports to learn more.
RJ Gritter
Aircraft: Decathlon
RJ developed a passion for aerobatics through RC flying. He started competing in RC aerobatics at age 16 in national and international events, representing the U.S. in indoor precision and freestyle aerobatic championships. He got his Decathlon at the end of 2015 and has since flown more than 800 hours in the airplane and more than 200 air show performances.
Skip Stewart
Aircraft: Pitts S-2S PROMETHEUS 2
Skip Stewart describes his routine as an aerobatic symphony, with a high alpha pass on takeoff and aerobatic maneuvers that bring him as close as a foot off the ground. Skip has more than 10,000 hours of flight experience and is the recipient of the 2013 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship and the 2015 Art Scholl Award. He has been flying in air shows for more than 16 years and was the first pilot to fly an airplane underneath a jumping motorcycle at an air show.
The Flying Bulls
Aircraft: P-38 Lightning, Douglas DC-6B
For the first time ever, The Flying Bulls are crossing the Atlantic and making their public American debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Based in Austria, the restored P-38 and DC-6 will travel together over Europe, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Canada to reach Wisconsin.
Bob Carlton
Aircraft: FoxJet twin-engine sailplane
Bob Carlton does a stunning performance in his FoxJet jet sailplane. With a pair of 250-pound-thrust PBS TJ-100 jet engines, the FoxJet self-launches and performs a high-speed aerobatic climb to altitude without a tow plane, followed by a spectacular exhibition of graceful sailplane aerobatics.
Bob is a retired rocket scientist known for creating spectacular one-off designs. He has been flying since 1979 and has experience across the board in aviation, from hang gliders to sailplanes, helicopters, and airplanes. He is always working on the next great project!
Ed Hamill
Aircraft: Folds of Honor Biplane
Ed is a retired USAF colonel and fighter pilot with more than 2,200 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, including combat time. He now performs to raise awareness for Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the families of America’s fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders.
Jeff Shetterly
Aircraft: North American SNJ-6 Texan
Radial Rumble pilot Jeff Shetterly is a third-generation aviator and a U.S. Army veteran. Since leaving the military, he earned his instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certification, and has flown more than 100 aircraft types. He flies a 1945 North American SNJ-6 Texan.
F-35B Lighting II Demo Team
Aircraft: F-35B Lighting II
Coming to Oshkosh from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, the F-35B Lightning II Demo Team displays the incredible capabilities of this 5th-generation fighter, including STOVL.
USAF F-16 Viper Demo
Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the combat capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force’s premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The team also works with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to create a unique demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s past and present, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain, and support these aircraft.
RAF Red Arrows
Aircraft: Hawk T1
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the world-renowned Red Arrows, are coming to Oshkosh for the very first time to help celebrate America's 250th. With a spectacular combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. The team — which uses the British-built Hawk T1 jet trainer — has flown nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries, with pilots who have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
National Anthem / The Chuters
The Chuters
Parachute Team
A veteran-owned and operated parachute team, The Chuters deliver precision aerial parachute demonstrations all over the country. Led by husband-and-wife duo Keith and Yvette Walter, the expansive team boasts a collective jump number in the tens of thousands.
Kyle Fowler
Aircraft: Rutan Long-EZ
Kyle Fowler is living the dream of being an aerobatic pilot — a dream that he has had since the age of 12, when he would announce his own father’s aerobatic performances at air shows. He performs a thrilling routine in a homebuilt yellow 1986 Long-EZ.
C-17 Globemaster III Demo
Aircraft: C-17 Globemaster III
The C-17 Globemaster III Demonstration Team showcases the impressive capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force’s most versatile airlift aircraft. During its dynamic performances at air shows, the team demonstrates the C-17’s agility through a series of tactical maneuvers, including steep tactical descents, short-field landings, rapid reverse taxiing, and precision turns rarely seen in a large transport aircraft. These displays highlight the aircraft’s unique blend of power, flexibility, and precision, emphasizing its role in rapid strategic and tactical airlift missions around the globe.
Britt Lincoln
Aircraft: Extra 330SC
As a fourth-generation pilot with roots back to her family’s Montana grass strip, aviation is in Britt’s DNA. She earned her wings in 2017 and started flying competition aerobatics in 2019. She is the second woman ever to win the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Championship, a two-time member of the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team, and is now a member of the Unlimited team. Her air show performance is full of energy and precision maneuvers.
Team Redline
Aircraft: Van’s Aircraft RV-8
A dynamic father-son formation aerobatic team, Ken and Austin Rieder thrill crowds with a choreographed routine both during the day and night. Vibrant smoke trails and modified wing tips to launch fireworks directly from the aircraft, this blend of pyrotechnics and aerobatics is a performance you can’t miss.
Jim Tobul
Jarrod Lindemann
Aircraft: Jet Waco
Jarrod Lindemann, raised in a family deeply involved in aviation, has been spraying crops for over 23 years, while nurturing a passion for aerobatics and air shows. Witnessing his favorite performer Jimmy Franklin’s modification of a Waco with a jet engine sparked his fascination. Thanks to John Klatt, Dell Coller, and their team, a similar Jet Waco was revitalized. Flying this modified Taperwing Waco with a LearJet engine enables astonishing maneuvers. Jarrod feels honored to share this Jet Waco in tribute to the late great Jimmy Franklin. Jarrod aims to infuse his own creativity into this remarkable combination, as Team RAD elevates its brand through extraordinary aircraft and performances, inspiring enthusiasts of all ages.
Visit RAD Aerosports to learn more.
RJ Gritter
Aircraft: Decathlon
RJ developed a passion for aerobatics through RC flying. He started competing in RC aerobatics at age 16 in national and international events, representing the U.S. in indoor precision and freestyle aerobatic championships. He got his Decathlon at the end of 2015 and has since flown more than 800 hours in the airplane and more than 200 air show performances.
Skip Stewart
Aircraft: Pitts S-2S PROMETHEUS 2
Skip Stewart describes his routine as an aerobatic symphony, with a high alpha pass on takeoff and aerobatic maneuvers that bring him as close as a foot off the ground. Skip has more than 10,000 hours of flight experience and is the recipient of the 2013 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship and the 2015 Art Scholl Award. He has been flying in air shows for more than 16 years and was the first pilot to fly an airplane underneath a jumping motorcycle at an air show.
The Flying Bulls
Aircraft: P-38 Lightning, Douglas DC-6B
For the first time ever, The Flying Bulls are crossing the Atlantic and making their public American debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Based in Austria, the restored P-38 and DC-6 will travel together over Europe, Iceland, Newfoundland, and Canada to reach Wisconsin.
Bob Carlton
Aircraft: FoxJet twin-engine sailplane
Bob Carlton does a stunning performance in his FoxJet jet sailplane. With a pair of 250-pound-thrust PBS TJ-100 jet engines, the FoxJet self-launches and performs a high-speed aerobatic climb to altitude without a tow plane, followed by a spectacular exhibition of graceful sailplane aerobatics.
Bob is a retired rocket scientist known for creating spectacular one-off designs. He has been flying since 1979 and has experience across the board in aviation, from hang gliders to sailplanes, helicopters, and airplanes. He is always working on the next great project!
Ed Hamill
Aircraft: Folds of Honor Biplane
Ed is a retired USAF colonel and fighter pilot with more than 2,200 hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon, including combat time. He now performs to raise awareness for Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships to the families of America’s fallen or disabled military personnel and first responders.
Jeff Shetterly
Aircraft: North American SNJ-6 Texan
Radial Rumble pilot Jeff Shetterly is a third-generation aviator and a U.S. Army veteran. Since leaving the military, he earned his instrument, commercial, and flight instructor certification, and has flown more than 100 aircraft types. He flies a 1945 North American SNJ-6 Texan.
F-35B Lighting II Demo Team
Aircraft: F-35B Lighting II
Coming to Oshkosh from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California, the F-35B Lightning II Demo Team displays the incredible capabilities of this 5th-generation fighter, including STOVL.
USAF F-16 Viper Demo
Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the combat capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force’s premier multi-role fighters, the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The team also works with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to create a unique demonstration of the U.S. Air Force’s past and present, exhibiting the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain, and support these aircraft.
RAF Red Arrows
Aircraft: Hawk T1
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the world-renowned Red Arrows, are coming to Oshkosh for the very first time to help celebrate America's 250th. With a spectacular combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965. The team — which uses the British-built Hawk T1 jet trainer — has flown nearly 5,000 displays in 57 countries, with pilots who have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
* This list is subject to change.
