The Florida International AirShow, is made possible only through the generous support of our volunteers and our sponsors. Our sponsors seek and receive modest recognition, however, they are the superstars of our successful event. . . year after year, after year. Through their selfless aid, the show has been able to return net proceeds of over $1,800,000 to more than 56 charities in and around the Southwest Florida region.

     The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits the choreographed refinements of Navy trained flying skills. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two solo pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation. Stationed during the show season at Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, the squadron spends the winter (January through March) training pilots and new team members at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly nearly 70 air shows at 34 locations in the United States and Canada during the 2005 season. Last season brought out more than 17 million spectators. Since its inception in 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 381 million fans.

     Special Operations Command Parachute Team: 26 member team from all of the armed forces.
     The team normally jumps from an altitude of 12,500 feet above ground level, freefalls approximately 2 miles and reaches speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour. This freefall can last up to one minute. During their freefall, the members of the team maneuver their bodies like the flight surfaces of an aircraft, to form numerous aerial designs and formations in the sky.

     One of the top wingwalking acts in the business. Gene Soucy is known as “Mr. Airshow” and Teresa Stokes is a one-of-a-kind performer. When they team up, you get one of the top acts in the air show business. Anything is possible with this act. One of their top maneuvers puts Teresa on the very edge while standing on her head.
     The Aircraft is a Grumman biplane "Showcat"

     He has entertained countless thousands of spectators with his unbelievable low altitude precision acrobatic demonstrations and aerial showmanship.
     Frank's spectacular show starts when he lifts the wheels from the runway and rolls the Cyclone just after takeoff. Pulling back on the stick heads the Cyclone up over the top and back towards show center. Flying a graceful barrel roll with smoke trailing Frank shows off the power of the Cyclone, a great photo opportunity!  The Aircraft is a Cyclone

      US National Champion, Advanced Category in aviation aerobatics.
     One of the top air show performers in the country, Mike is nearing two decades in the business and he is only in his 30’s. He tumbles, flips, skids and twists in such complex combinations that most just watch in amazement. His style is truly unique.
     The Aircraft is a CAP 232 Unlimited Aerobatic Aircraft

      A dynamic team the flies challenging and close formations at a very fast pace.
     One of most exciting and dynamic flying teams on the airshow circuit today. From their crossfire takeoff to the switchblade hammerhead, their show will keep you on the edge of your seat. You won't believe their close maneuvers.
     The Aircraft is a Twin Super Christen Eagle I's

      Fred started flying at 16 and has log more than 20,000 hours in the air.
A top notch air show performer, Fred Cabanas does serious aerobatics in his Pitts Special, and that is his reputation. Fred by the way is a native Key Wester, who claims, among other things, to be the "General of the "Conch Republic Air force!"
     The Aircraft is a Pitts Special S2-C

       28 years of perfecting his "inability to fly" is Charlie's motto.
     Charlie says practice ruins his routine which thrills and brings laughter to the thousands of spectators every year. What he is, is a great aviator with a great sense of humor and an act to match. He is flying almost every weekend during the air show season.

      One of the best sailplane performers in the world, his work has been called "visual Magic."
     Manfred Radius has been described as a "Sailplane Superstar" and as "The King of Sailplane Aerobatics." Spectator's comments about his performances include superlative terms such as: awe-inspiring - fantastic - mesmerizing - outrageous - heavenly - and "you made the show."
     The Aircraft is a H101 Salto

    Considered by many as the premier solo act in the business today, Jim LeRoy has pushed aerobatic flying to a new and unsurpassed level.
     With a routine full of signature maneuvers and heart stopping surprises, Jim redefines the limits with explosive, non-stop action from start to finish. "People want to see low, wild, and seemingly out of control, but at the same time they want discipline, precision, and complete control" says Jim. "You've got to take all of those elements and fuse them together in just the right way."
     The Aircraft is a Pitts S2S

    Manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company S/N 27370 and delivered to the Army Air Corps in March of 1945. She was then part of a transfer of 25 C-54E's to the United States Navy on May 30, 1945.
     The Foundation purchased Douglas C-54E #27370 on Dec. 22, 1992 and began the restoration to her current state, including the creation of a Flying Museum and Memorial dedicated to the Berlin Airlift on her inside.
     In May 1998, "Spirit of Freedom" undertook a 70 day European Tour to mark the 50th Anniversary of "Operation Vittles", the Berlin Airlift.
     During the spring and summer months, "Spirit of Freedom" can be found at air shows and events throughout the US including the Florida International Air Show.

• US Navy Blue Angels  -  http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/

• Special Operations Command Parachute Team -  http://www.socom.mil/Parachute_Team/parachuteteam.htm
• Gene Soucy-Teresa Stokes -  http://www.genesoucy.com/
• Frank Ryder -  http://www.frankryder.com/
• Mike Goulian -  http://www.mikegoulian.com/
• Iron Eagle Aerobatic Team -  http://www.ironeagle2.com/
• Fred Cabanas -  http://www.islandaeroplanetours.com
• Charlie Kulp (The Flying Farmer) - 
• Manfred Radius - http://www.radiusairshows.com/
• Jim LeRoy - http://www.bulldogairshows.com/
• Spirit of Freedom Flying Museum - http://www.spiritoffreedom.org

• Military Fly-by (TBA)
• Military Demo (TBA)