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Feb 18, 2019 08:23:46   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
2018 Stuart Air Show
Witham Field
Stuart, Florida
November 4, 2018

The Phillips 66 Aerostars have performed at airshows for more than a decade. They fly the popular Extra Flugzeugbau EA300L, a two-seat aerobatic monoplane capable of Unlimited category competition.

Phillips 66 Aerostars by Paul Sager, on Flickr


The non profit Stuart Air Show is held annually in November at Witham Field in Stuart, Florida. The 3-day community event highlights aviation, and provides financial support for local non-profit organizations using proceeds from the event.

The Demon-1 biplane, known as "Dracula" was originally conceived by Kyle Franklin and his late father Jimmy. Dracula combines the pleasing lines of the iconic Waco Mystery Ship with modern aerodynamics and systems, resulting in a smaller, lighter, significantly more maneuverable and powerful airplane.

Kyle Franklin


Team AeroShell was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson and was originally named the North American Aerobatic Team. Alan, Steve, and Ben Cunningham flew together for 12 years, and were joined in 1996 by Gene McNeely. Gene, flying solo at Stuart, retired after the 2018 airshow season after flying the slot position for AeroShell for 22-years.

AT-6 Texan AeroShell


Matt Younkin is a third generation pilot and learned to fly at age 14. Matt's Beechcraft Model 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight; 9000 were built between 1937 and 1969 as a cargo aircraft and 6- or 11-passenger airlines.

Matt Younkin


Kyle Franklin, son of late air show legend Jimmy Franklin, 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. Kyle started his own piloting career performing in air shows at age 21.

Kyle Franklin


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Feb 18, 2019 08:41:16   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Excellent!

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Feb 18, 2019 09:16:16   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Simply said.....outstanding images !!

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Feb 18, 2019 09:33:00   #
FL Streetrodder
 
Another great set!!! I love the time you take to give us information about these planes and their talented pilots.

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Feb 18, 2019 09:37:09   #
fbeaston Loc: Vermont
 
Another wonderful set of shots ... thanks for sharing.

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Feb 18, 2019 09:45:45   #
Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama
 
Great pictures; however, I believe the one of Kyle Franklin is reversed. The name under the pilot is reversed and it looks like the pilot is facing the tail of the plane.

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Feb 18, 2019 10:11:37   #
Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Excellent set, Paul.

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Feb 18, 2019 10:53:47   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Thank you Jerry, Dennis, FL Streetrodder, fbeaston, Floyd, Earnest! The paid seating available at Stuart gave great views of the performers. Glad you enjoyed the results!

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Feb 18, 2019 20:38:40   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Excellent series, Paul!

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Feb 19, 2019 06:59:02   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Outstanding!

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Feb 19, 2019 10:56:37   #
JBruce Loc: Northern MN
 
Paul, you and your gear make an outstanding team, and the images prove it; only thing missing is the roar of the engines. Thank you!! John

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Feb 19, 2019 11:32:53   #
willaim Loc: Sunny Southern California
 
GREAT. Just a great series of shots.

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Feb 19, 2019 14:19:14   #
xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
2018 Stuart Air Show
Witham Field
Stuart, Florida
November 4, 2018

The Phillips 66 Aerostars have performed at airshows for more than a decade. They fly the popular Extra Flugzeugbau EA300L, a two-seat aerobatic monoplane capable of Unlimited category competition.

Phillips 66 Aerostars by Paul Sager, on Flickr


The non profit Stuart Air Show is held annually in November at Witham Field in Stuart, Florida. The 3-day community event highlights aviation, and provides financial support for local non-profit organizations using proceeds from the event.

The Demon-1 biplane, known as "Dracula" was originally conceived by Kyle Franklin and his late father Jimmy. Dracula combines the pleasing lines of the iconic Waco Mystery Ship with modern aerodynamics and systems, resulting in a smaller, lighter, significantly more maneuverable and powerful airplane.

Kyle Franklin


Team AeroShell was founded in 1984 by Alan Henley and Steve Gustafson and was originally named the North American Aerobatic Team. Alan, Steve, and Ben Cunningham flew together for 12 years, and were joined in 1996 by Gene McNeely. Gene, flying solo at Stuart, retired after the 2018 airshow season after flying the slot position for AeroShell for 22-years.

AT-6 Texan AeroShell


Matt Younkin is a third generation pilot and learned to fly at age 14. Matt's Beechcraft Model 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight; 9000 were built between 1937 and 1969 as a cargo aircraft and 6- or 11-passenger airlines.

Matt Younkin


Kyle Franklin, son of late air show legend Jimmy Franklin, 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. Kyle started his own piloting career performing in air shows at age 21.

Kyle Franklin


The images are sized to fill your wide-screen display. Try using <F11> to maximize your browser window for the full effect. If the images overshoot your display, such as a laptop, just click on the image or the URL link and they'll resize to your screen from the host Flickr site. You can click a bit further into the image details on the Flickr page, if desired. EXIF data is available from the host Flickr pages as well. On the Flickr site, use your <L>key for Large and the <F11> for the full-screen.

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Flew the Extra in Arizona... It was unbelievable! There are simply no manouvers this plane is incapable of performing without restriction. Imagine a G suit and open skies with a plane that can outpull a Fighting Falcon up to 10 Gs!!!

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Feb 19, 2019 14:41:12   #
James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee
 
Beautiful High Quality images that are a pleasure to view...Great job Paul.

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Feb 19, 2019 14:48:41   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
James56 wrote:
Beautiful High Quality images that are a pleasure to view...Great job Paul.


Thank you James, glad you enjoyed!

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