at the Culpeper Regional Airport located in Brandy - Emerald Media

Steve Nixon R22A member of the Board of Supervisorsfor the Western Fairfax District, Steve willdemonstrate the flying capabilities of hisRobinson R22 helicopter.Mike Lakin DecathlonLieutenant Colonel (Select) Mike Lakin (Callsign “Rudy”) flies aRed and White 2004 Super Decathlon. A two-seat aircraft capableof advanced aerobatics and airshow maneuvers, the Decathlon isthe most popular aerobatic training aircraft in the US. Its an aircraftcapable of speeds of over 200MPH and has ultimate G limitsof 9 positive Gs and 7 negative Gs.Mike’s airshow routine consists of many of the maneuvers thathe taught to student Naval Aviators during his tour as a flightinstructor in Pensacola, Florida. Military student pilots fly thesemaneuvers by themselves shortly after their initial solo flight. Aerobatic flight training isdesigned to help student pilots build their confidence, to improve their control of the aircraft, andto prepare them for later air combat maneuver training....i.e. dogfighting or evasive maneuvering.The aerobatic maneuvers are also a lot of fun!Culpeper 10th Annual Air Fest 20097