Travis Air Expo 2008 Civilian Performers

Dan Buchanan Dan launches with his glider from atop a moving vehicle driving down the runway at about 30mph with a flag, streamers, and bright orange smoke trailing. He steadily tow-climbs to an altitude of 1,200-1,800 feet... more

Kent Pietsch Award winning Kent Pietsch began his flying career at a young age, soloing at 16 years old. In 1974, Kent began flying commercial charters for the business with his father... more

Heavenly Body One of the most popular West Coast airshow attractions is Mike Pupich's North American Aviation Mitchell "Heavenly Body." As with every surviving Warbird, this aircraft has an interesting history... more

Paul Lopez Inspired to fly airshows by his father, Paul Lopez is living a childhood dream! The MX2 is the most modern 2 place unlimited aerobatic airplane built... more

John Collver John's crowd pleasing, non-stop aerobatic demonstration is a salute to our armed forces and veterans of all wars... more

Tim Decker Tim Decker is a professional pilot who has logged over 5000 hours in both military and civil aircraft. He gained most of his flying experience in the U-2, F-117, T-38, RV-4, and the Pitts S-2B... more

Melissa Andrzejewski Melissa performs a high energy and action packed display of unlimited aerobatics in her Edge 540 Aircraft. The youngest female ever on the US Unlimited Aerobatic Team at 23... more

Eddie Andreini Eddie Andreini's solo performance in the Yak 9U is a chapter out of the "Great Patriot War." Spectators marvel as Eddie reaches speeds in excess of 400mph... more