The 36th Annual Cable Airshow, will be held on Saturday, January 8 and Sunday, January 9, 2010 at Cable Airport (KCCB) in Upland, CA.

Airshow hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults., kids 5-12 $5 and under five free. Parking is free.

The sky over Upland will be full of excitement when you see Just In Time Skydivers and the Freedom Parachute Team jump out of an airplane from more than a mile high with freefall speeds of 120 mph and rushing down over Cable Airport.

A weekend of non-stop action with Steve Stavrakakis announcing for accomplished aerobatic pilots Rob Harrison, The Tumbling Bear in his new yellow Zlin 50, Dr. Frank Donnelly (Dr. D) Old Time Aerobatics in his Taylorcraft, Seamus McCaughley in his Bleagle (Blue Christen Eagle) and Mike Montgomery performing his first airshow in his Extra 300.

Mike Montgomery’s homebase is Cable and he is the 2010 U.S. Aerobatic Champion in the Advance Power Aerobatics Category.

Kids of all ages will be able to get up close and meet the performers after their thrilling aerobatic show and get free autograph cards, bookmarks, removable tattoos and photos.

All pilots, flying enthusiasts, will experience the joy of flight through displays and demonstrations, skydivers, antique aircraft, homebuilt aircraft, warbirds, RC Plane show, military vehicles and more. There will be airplane and helicopter rides available.

Each air show day will begin with an early morning pancake breakfast. Plenty of food from various food booths will be ready to serve throughout the weekend.

Vendors of flying memorabilia will be set to offer a variety of wares.

The 36th Annual Cable Airshow (formerly The Pomona Valley Air Fair), is organized and presented by the Pomona Valley Pilots Association and EAA Chapter 448.

Proceeds go to non-profit aviation scholarships, giving more kids and young adults the opportunity to have a future in general and commercial aviation.

For more information on the 36th Annual 2011 Cable Airshow, visit www.cableairport.com or facebook: Cable Airshow.

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What is the Aerobatic Racing Challenge Series?

The Aerobatic Racing Challenge Series (ARC Series) is a new and innovative racing format featuring pilots with high-performance aerobatic aircraft competing against each other on a vertical race course.

As a featured Air Show event, pilots race through an aerobatic sequence in a side-by-side dual that challenges each pilot to fly the maneuvers as quickly and cleanly as possible.

Where are ARC Series events held?

Enhancing the fun and excitement of existing Air Show events, ARC Series Racing will be hosted at popular Air Show venues across North America. Races can be held at various times throughout the day and intermixed between other aerobatic or Warbird performances.

There are presently two categories of race planes:

1. High-Performance Aerobatic Aircraft: Biplanes, including the Pitts S-2B/C, S-2S, S-1-11, S-1 and others. Monoplanes, including the Edge-540, Extra-300/330, Staudacher S-300, Panzl-330, Yak-55, the Sukhoi and more.

2. Warbirds: T-28, T-6/SNJ or Harvard.

The International Federation of Aerobatic Racing (IFAR) is the ARC Series managing body that is responsible for organizing, promoting, and sanctioning its trademark style of aerobatic racing.

The aerobatic racing concept was envisioned and developed as a means to add a unique and interesting air show activity that would be attractive to spectators, air show organizers, performers, sponsors, and televised broadcast outlets.

ARC Series Racing could give mainstream corporate sponsors and network production companies a viable motivation to be more involved in the air show industry by leveraging all the best elements of aviation motor sports.

The IFAR sanctioning body is currently supervising an Exhibition Event Schedule to enhance and formalize the ARC Racing format to better fit the needs of sponsors, performers, and event organizers.

Spectator approval and television viewer satisfaction are key objectives within the development process, with overall event safety as the highest priority.

Experienced Air Show Pilots, Aerobatic Competitors, Aerobatic Competency Evaluators (ACEs), National Aerobatic Judges, and Safety Officers comprise the team of experts that have developed and implemented this innovative racing platform.

Adherence to FAA, FAR and ICAS rules and guidelines are strictly observed within IFAR’s structural and sanctioning framework for ARC Series events.

For more information visit www.acroracing.org.

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Ace Maker Airshows is pleased to offer a one-of-a-kind airshow act and display built on the success of our more than 25 shows over the past three years.

Renewing the fundamental ideology of airshows by demonstrating aircraft capabilities, and tugging at the hearts of aviators who once flew similar aircraft, all while inspiring a new generation is not an easy task.

Having the perfect combination of heritage, grace, performance, and beauty is what every airshow act should include, and Ace Maker Airshows delivers.

AceMaker Airshows has been described as “graceful, smooth and elegant,” “Best of show” and “One of the best warbird acts on the circuit” but most importantly, AceMaker Airshows offers a unique emotional connection to young and old generations. The Shooting Star ushered in a new generation of pilots.

Bridging the gap between piston propulsion and jet propulsion, the Shooting Star brings tears to the eyes of the throngs of pilots at airshows who learned to fly in this magnificent aircraft.

Interestingly, the younger generations are drawn to the aircraft because it is a jet warbird, and can be uniquely identified by its characteristic engine start and sound.

AceMaker Airshows isn’t the common sport aerobatic performer one sees at every single airshow. In comparing costs, pay special attention to our pricing profile and see how easy it is to bring this legendary aircraft to your airshow.

We regularly receive e-mails stating the great distance people travel just to see our act, and how refreshing it is to see something unique at an airshow.

We look forward to personally speaking with you at the coming ICAS convention. Be sure to look for us at Booth #440. Gregory Colyer, AceMaker Airshows.

See www.acemakerairshows.com or call (415) 531-0970.

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Rob Harrison, “The Tumbling Bear,” will open the 2011 Airshow season at the Cable Airshow, January 8 and 9, 2011.

“We have had a great 2010 season, flying shows all over the West Coast,” said Rob in a recent interview. “It is wonderful to be back on the circuit, and I want to take this opportunity to thank the promoters, sponsors, and fans that have supported us this year.

“Thanks especially to Daryl Shippy of Thermal, Don Mobley and Travis and Nan from Butler Aircraft of Madras, Chris Davis and Lt. Col. Tim Harris of March ARB, Chuck Carson of Porterville, Bob Cable of Cable, Steve Hinton of Planes of Fame, Norm Hall of Camarillo, and Rowena Mason of Santa Paula to name a few.”

Rob flew his brand-new Zlin 50 throughout most of the 2010 season. With a much-modified engine built by Ron Monson of Performance Engines of La Verne, CA, and a special composite prop by Jim Rust of Whirlwind Propellers of El Cajon, CA, the Tumbling Bear has been tumbling ever more gracefully during 2010.

The rarely-seen tumbles and gyrations of Rob’s Zlin 50 are now his trademark in the sky. The maneuvers are best described as gyroscopic, created by the gyroscopic effect of the engine and propeller.

An abrupt maneuver in one direction causes a force in a different direction. The plane isn’t actually flying; the combination of aerodynamic and gyroscopic forces is what causes the plane to turn and tumble as it does.

None are more enthralled with his airborne acrobatics than the kids; in turn, their reactions seem to give Harrison the most enjoyment.

Wherever the show, he typically is surrounded by youngsters after touching down and responds as would a flying Santa Claus, passing out collector cards, washable tattoos and other personalized giveaways. He signs Tumbling Bear coloring pages downloaded from his Web site, signs whatever else is requested, poses for every photo, answers every question and makes each youngster feel special.

He minces no words when discussion turns to how society today is treating its young.

“I think we’ve made a mistake in depriving our youth of the ability to do darn near anything,” he says. “I hope that by watching our show and talking with me about what I do in the sky they learn not what can’t be done, but what can be done.”

For more on Rob Harrison, The Tumbling Bear, go to  www.harrisonairshows.com or Tumbling Bear on facebook.

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Bill Cornick in his Pitts S2-C has dominated the “Aerobatic Racing Challenge” series in the Western United States this year by winning seven of the nine races he has entered.

This high energy, head to head aerobatic race has become a favorite among air show fans since it was introduced at the NAF El Centro air show in 2009.  Since that time “ARC” racing has been a featured event at 12 different events including The California International Air Show at Salinas.

A long time favorite with air show spectators, Bill continues to perform his solo act with non-stop high energy, unlimited aerobatic maneuvers. You can almost feel the “G” forces as he pushes the limits of his airplane through multiple snap rolls, the double hammerhead, torque rolls and the incredible Lomcevak.

Since learning to fly in the Air Force in 1953, Bill has logged over 26,000 hours of flight time. He perfected his aerobatic skills by flying competition aerobatics for 20 years while also flying as a pilot and flight instructor for a major airline for 32 years.

Bill is still very active in teaching aerobatics, serving as Airshow Competency Evaluator (ACE) for the International Council of Air Shows, and is a Safety Representative for the FAA’s “FAASTeam.”

You can reach Bill through his website: www.billcornick.com

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Eddie Andreini started flying in an L-2 Taylorcraft while in high school at the age of 16.

Today, he is a commercial instrument rated pilot and possesses an FAA aerobatic ground-level waiver. Eddie has accumulated 6,000-plus hours of flight time in a variety of diversified aircraft including P-51s, Yak 55s, Pitts Specials and the Russian AN-2, in addition to his show planes.

With more than 25 years of airshow experience behind him, Eddie Andreini is highly respected as the consummate professional in his mighty biplane. There are only a few pilots flying the big “bull” Stearman on the airshow circuit, but there are none that can extract the thrilling performance from the huge 500 hp Pratt & Whitney-powered airplane like Eddie Andreini!

You may have seen double outside loops, triple snap rolls, square loops and torque rolls performed in a Pitts, but you haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen EddIe Andreini perform them, along with original high-energy maneuvers like the “Wopcevak,” in his 3,100 lb. screaming demon!

Super Stearman - Solo routine, wingwalking routine, and nighttime performance.

“His routine is fast-paced, light, and crowd pleasing. He runs a close show, lots of maneuvers that descend tantalizingly close to the ground, remaining very visible to even the most restricted crowds.” (U.S. Aviator)

Yak-9U - Eddie Andreini’s solo performance in the Yak 9U is a chapter out of the “Great Patriot War,” as the Russians referred to World War II. Spectators marvel as Eddie reaches speeds in excess of 400 mph and executes some of the same evasive aerobatic maneuvers flown during WW II with Allies. then later against allies in Korea.

Wing tip smoke designed by Eddie.

Eddie also performs a unique inverted “ribbon snatch,” and a spectacular daytime pyrotechnic display that is optionally available with his performance.

For more information contact: Eddie Andreini Airshows, 151 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA. 94019 (650) 726-2065 Fax (650) 726-7929 Email: readyeddy@aol.com.

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The Silver Wings Wiingwalking Team is celebrating its 20th anniversary performing airshows.

To recap some history, Hartley Folstad was a pilot with the Disney’s Royal flying Circus. After 52 shows that team disbanded and Folstad assembled his own formation aerobatic team with the Stearmans he built.

The initial team pilots were Hartley, Mona Folstad Polson, his daughter; Jimmie New, Mike Searing and Carter Teeters. John Wood and Ron Caraway joined the team at a later date.

Robin Scott, Mac McCauley and Don Moss also did some flying with them.  Margaret Stivers was announcing until Hartley persuaded her to wingwalk.

The rest as they say is history.

The aerobatic formation team eventually settled with three Stearmans and the core pilot group of Hartley, Jimmie, and Ron with Margaret wingwalking on the lead plane. At the end of the 2000 season, Ron and Jimmie retired from the Team and Hartley and Margaret continued with a single plane routine focusing on unique wingwalking stuntwork.

Hartley and Margi thank their extended airshow family of airshows, fellow performers and fans for all their support. A special thank you to Marty Metzgar who crews at their shows and their Pacific Flyer friends, Wayman, Candy, and Janice, the first magazine to publish them.

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Team Bad Yak brings to any event a fun and exhilarating air show, with its thundering sounds of a 400 horsepower radial engine, attention grabbing aerobatics and blood pumping sound track.

This air show appeals to the young as well as the young at heart. Bad Yak is a one of a kind, highly modified Russian built Yak 52, producing over 400 H.P. from its supercharged nine cylinder radial engine.

Bad Yak has had more than 240 pounds removed which makes this large aircraft one of the lightest most powerful Yak 52s in the world. Everybody loves the sound of a radial engine flying overhead!

Team Bad Yak is dedicated to bringing to your event a full service air show including media rides, interviews, autographs, merchandise and, of course, an impressive but safe air show. Noel Jones the pilot, who has a seven year old daughter, loves to talk to the kids about aviation and usually has a sticker or coloring page just for them.

Noel Jones is a multi engine rated commercial pilot with over 3,000 hours in over 60 different aircraft. Noel is also a Gold Seal Flight Instructor who specializes in teaching Basic to Advance aerobatics, as well as upset recovery and spin training out of McMinnville , Ore.

Noel is an experienced aerobatic pilot who flies competition aerobatics in the Intermediate Category in the Yak 52.

For more information, please visit badyak.com or email noel@badyak.com.

Team Bad Yak, 421 N.E. Third Street, McMinnville Or. 97128.

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There was never a doubt that Julie Clark was born to fly.

Inspired by her father, Ernie Clark, a commercial airline pilot for Pacific Airlines in the 1960’s, Julie is truly her father’s daughter.

Ironically, it was her father’s death in 1964 which would drive Julie to pursue her love of flying. Captain Ernie Clark was en route from Nevada to Oakland when a passenger entered the unlocked cockpit with a gun and killed Captain Clark and his first officer.

The airplane went down, killing all on board.

“That incident,” Julie explained, “brought about the law requiring cockpit doors to remain locked during commercial flights and is named for Clark.”

Julie took flying lessons while attending college at U.C. Santa Barbara. Often working two and three jobs, building time and higher ratings, Julie’s break came in 1976 when Golden West Airlines, hired her to fly DeHavilland Twin Otters.

The first, and only, woman ever to fly for Golden West, Julie flew mail at night and passengers until noon, in her continuing effort to build time.

In 1977, when Hughes Airwest (formerly Pacific Airlines) hired Julie, she became one of the first women to fly for a major airline. Hughes Airwest became Republic Airlines and subsequently Northwest Airlines.

Julie became a Captain for Northwest Airlines in 1984 and after an enjoyable career with Northwest, Julie retired in 2004.

Remarkably, Julie’s aviation career also includes more than 30 years as an air show performer. Known throughout North America for her graceful aerial ballet, Julie has entertained millions of spectators.

In addition to being named an Honorary Snowbird, Julie is the recipient of the prestigious Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship award, The Ninety-Nines “Woman Pilot of the Year” award, and the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship.

To contact julie call (530) 677-0634, fax (530) 676-3434 or see www.americanaerobatics.com.

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Looking for something different this year?

Let comedy ventriloquist Wayne Francis & his “life-sized” pilot friend Wingnut barnstorm their way into your hearts. A crowd pleaser for many years this comedy-duo has entertained at air shows, balloon fiestas, fairs and festivals all across the country.

As your crowds arrive, they will also find “Balloon Lagoon” waiting to greet them. A beautiful “entertainment oasis."

This colorful area includes 2 X 10 ft. hot air balloons, a stage, beautiful flowers, sound, lighting, hula hoops and lots of “life-sized” puppet characters. As the day passes your crowds will laugh at the hilarious shows, compete in the kids games, and be entertained as Wayne strolls up and down the tarmac with some of his colorful friends.

Your pilots bring smiles from the sky, this year let Wayne & Wingnut bring it on home with a smile from the ground! Yes, areo acrobatics are amazing, but this year as the families walk away they will also remember the amazing shows, talking to the big floppy bird and all they fun they had with the “puppet guy.”

Win big this year by bringing a new look. This is a great draw for the family crowd. “Balloon Lagoon” can also be used by your marketing department to attract sponsor dollars.

The balloons are a great place to hang a company’s name ALL DAY! Wayne & Wingnut can not only be used the day of your event, but can also help prepromote your show at community events and area attractions. They will boldly go where no pilot has gone before.

Wingnut is the perfect mascot for any aeronautic event. Original, easy to work with, one-of a kind ... hey, what do you want ... put the magazine down and call these guys ... This this is going to ROCK!!!

Wayne & Wingnut ... more fun than a roomful of rhinos!

Visit them on line-at: Wayne Francis.com or 303-331-2778.

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