From Staff Reports
Aerobatic pilots, a wardog and a tumbling bear will provide big-time airshow action in the High Desert over Apple Valley Airport skies on Saturday.
This year’s airshow will feature several aerobatic pilots:
• John Collver in “Wardog” the T-6;
• Rob Harrison “The Tumbling Bear” in his Zlin;
• Tim Just flying the Extra;
• Jon Melby flying his Pitts “Muscle” bi-plane.
Other favorites will include Rich Piccirilli with Just In Time Skydivers, radio control airplanes, the N-9M Flying Wing and warbirds such as the F4U Corsair, P-38 Lightning, B-25 Mitchell, P-51 Mustang, P-40 Warhawk, Fw190, all from Planes of Fame Air Museum to name a few.
In addition to the excitement in the sky, spectators will see experimental and vintage airplane static displays and, new this year, a car show. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the pilots, get autographs and get up-close to airplanes.
Community groups and volunteer organizations are a big part of the airshow. Attendees can browse booths offering information, souvenirs, food and beverages. The Apple Valley Airshow is a family event with something for everyone, according to organizers.
Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aerial demonstrations will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5 cash, and children 12 and under free. Parking is free. Apple Valley Airport is located at 21600 Corwin Road. No large coolers, alcoholic beverages or animals except service animals will be allowed at the event. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, sitting blankets, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen and cameras.
For more information about the Apple Valley Airshow, go to www.sbcountyWINGS.com or call 760-247-2371.
Air Show schedule
9 a.m.
• 2014 Apple Valley Airshow gates open
10 a.m. to noon
• National Anthem by Hi Country Harmonaires
• Just In Time Skydivers parachute jump
• Aerobatic demonstration by Tim Just
• Radio-controlled aircraft demonstration
• Planes of Fame fly-by — N9M Flying Wing
• Rob Harrison ‘The Tumbling Bear’ — aerobatics demonstration
• Planes of Fame fly-by — P-40, F4U, Fw190
• Jon Melby aerobatics demonstration
• John Colver — “Wardog” — AT6
Noon
• Intermission; airspace opens to aircraft arrivals/departures
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Just In Time Skydivers parachute jump
• Aerobatic demonstration by Tim Just
• Rob Harrison ‘The Tumbling Bear’ — aerobatics demonstration
• Radio-controlled aircraft demonstration
• Planes of Fame fly-by Extravaganza — B-25, P-38, P-51
• John Colver — “Wardog” — AT6
• Jon Melby and Dave Mathieson aerobatics team demonstration
4 p.m.
• End of 2014 Apple Valley Airshow