The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts 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 choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. 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. The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly 66 air shows at 35 air show sites in the United States during the 2007 season, as the team celebrates 20 years of flying the F/A-18 Hornet. Last season, more than 15 million spectators watched the Blue Angels perform. Since its inception in 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 427 million fans.

In 1959, 13 men joined together to form the Strategic Army Corps Sport Parachute Team, to compete in the then communist dominated sport of skydiving. The team performed so well that on June 1, 1961 the Army officially recognized, designated and activated the team as the U.S. Army Parachute Team. For more than 44 years the “Golden Knights” have been wowing audiences at air shows, competitions and most recently, with high profile tandems.

The two demonstration teams travel all over the country performing aerial demonstrations at air shows and special events in support of Army recruiting goals.

The two competition teams travel, competing nationally and internationally at various skydiving competitions, continuously bringing home gold, silver and bronze medals. They are the most successful U.S. Department of Defense sports team.

The Golden Knights not only perform at air shows, compete on an international level and perform high profile tandems they also visit high schools and work with local recruiters showing young adults what type of opportunities the Army has for them.

Team Chaos

The performing trio of Sergei Boriak, Neal Darnell and Randy Harris comprise  Team Chaos 2007 – providing air show fans a continuous high level of excitement.

Building on a tried and true formula borrowed from military jet teams, the opposing solo routine is even more exciting with the addition of smoke, fire and jet noise provided by Neal Darnell’s Flash Fire jet powered Chevy truck.

Randy’s colorful Skybolt 300 is pitted against the best in Russian engineering – Sergei Boriak’s Dukoi SU-31 0 in what appears to be a deadly game of chicken.  The airplanes mix it up over and through Flash Fire smoke.  All three antagonize each other with a combination of smoke screens, dive bombing and after-burner explosions.

The big finale is a Jet Truck vs. Airplane race in which Neal accelerates the Flash Fire Chevy Truck to 350 mph after giving the planes an apparently unbeatable head start.  Team Chaos is excited to bring this venture they call “an extreme air show act” to shows around the country.

Sergei Boriak

Sergei was born in Kazakhstan in the former Soviet Union in May, 1955, but is now a U.S. citizen residing in Fairfax, VA. He is one of the most respected aerobatic flight coaches in the world, having trained the likes of Patty Wagstaff, Gene Soucy, Mike Goulian, Kirby Chambliss, and Matt Chapman. His accomplishments as a competition pilot rival any he has had as an instructor, having won the 1984 U.S.S.R. Aerobatic Championship. He was also the 1986 World Aerobatic Champion and the 1994 German National Champion. He moved to the U.S. in 1993, and was the coach of the U.S. Aerobatic Team from 1998-2003. He also competed on the Aerobatic Grand Prix circuit from 1996-2000. Sergei has competed and coached all over the world, and now brings his dynamic flying style and experience to the ACAP eXtreme Airshow Challenge series.
Randy Harris

Randy is fast becoming one of the industries’ top air show performers. Noted for his invention of the HammerSlide and GroverOver maneuvers, he has thrilled millions of fans in the Skybolt 300. This former radio announcer, writer, and entertainer has a career rooted in aviation. Randy constructed the unique Skybolt 300 himself. With over 500 hours in the Skybolt, he demonstrates the art of precision aerobatics by forcing the big biplane to tumble out of control and then knowing precisely when to recover. Maneuvers that were once thought to be impossible in a Skybolt are now routine. The air show industry has also recognized Randy’s Skybolt as, “Unquestionably the most eye-catching airplane on the show circuit today”. Originally from Virginia Beach, VA, Randy holds an Engineering Degree from North Carolina A&T State University. Along with wife Linda, Randy now based at Gundy’s Airpark near Tulsa, OK. 2002 is Randy’s seventh year on the air show circuit.
Neal Darnell
After retiring from the Motorsport Promotions Business, Neal combined his love of motor home traveling and racing into something he’d always wanted to do:  tour the US and perform at air shows in his new Jet Powered Truck – Flash Fire.

With over 20 years in the promotion business as the producer of many events, Neal understands the definition  of showmanship.  He knows how to handle the media; to help the air show get that front page photo and the important coverage on the local news.

Racing air planes at 350 mpg, the 12,000 horsepower fire breathing Jet Truck with Neal at the controls is a real crowd pleaser.  Neal and his wife Marilyn both enjoy signing autographs and visiting with fans.  Neal says he’s having the time of his life as “Pilot” of the “World’s Fastest Accelerating Jet Truck” – FLASH FIRE.
Greg Shelton & Wingwalker Ashley Battles

Greg Shelton lives in Collinsville, Oklahoma. His interest in aviation began at an early age watching Borate Bombers in Northern California and listening to his Father’s adventures of flying fighters in the U.S. Navy. In 1982, Greg started flying lessons in a J-3 Cub, that he acquired in a trade for a VW Rabbit, but before he finished his pilot’s license, he traded it for a Starduster II so he could pursue aerobatics. Greg’s next aircraft was an AT-6 project, which he finished in 1987 and has been performing on the air show circuit with it since 1990. Greg has also performed in the YAK-52 and from 1994 to 2003 in the YAK-55M.

In 2003, Greg Shelton decided to add a wing walking act to his list of air show performances. He purchased a beautiful 450 Stearman painted in the patriotic colors of red, white, and blue and enlisted the talents of Ashley Battles to walk and ride the wings. Greg and Ashley’s routine average 12-15 minutes with Ashley riding on the top wing and walking on the lower wing to ride the javelin while Greg performs heart stopping, low level aerobatics. Greg’s solo Stearman act averages 10-12 minutes.

The vivacious Ashley was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and raised as a Georgia Peach in Augusta. Her passion for flying led her back to Oklahoma to follow a career in aviation. She started flying in 2000 and has so far obtained her Commercial Multi Engine Certificate. With the full support of her mother, Ashley pursues a successful career in both flying and wing walking. You can e-mail Ashley atWingWalkingAshley@hotmail.com
Major John Klatt, Pilot
As a child growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, John Klatt dreamed of learning to fly. And thanks to the Air National Guard, he’s now living the dream as one of the top aerobatic pilots in the country, for the ANG’s “Guarding America, Defending Freedom” aerobatic team.

John got his first “hands on” experience in aviation by washing airplanes to earn money for flying lessons. He spent his summers pumping gas to pay for flying lessons, earned his private pilot ratings and graduated from the University of Minnesota.

He has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His commission in the ANG gave him the opportunity to fly C-130 military transports delivering crucial supplies during Operation Desert Storm. John later transitioned from the C-130 into the F-16 “Fighting Falcon” and returned earlier this spring from flying his second combat tour flying F-16’s in Iraq. John has logged more than 2,000 hours at the controls of the F-16, and is assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, MN.

Along with his military career, John began actively training for the long and difficult journey toward becoming a professional aerobatic performer. He was drawn to the world of aerobatic because of the high-degree of concentration and mental toughness it requires. He is a top performer in unlimited class aerobatics, and is recognized as one of the top ten unlimited class aerobatic pilots in the United States.
The Geico Skytypers

The Geico Skytypers are a squadron of SNJ trainers that have operate out of New York and travel to air shows all over the United States and Canada, demonstrating their precision flying and Skytyping abilities to millions of people each year. The Skytyping process utilizes five airplanes that fly abreast, 250-feet apart and “type” up to 30 character messages in a dot-matrix-like pattern. When Skytyping, the airplanes create messages in the sky that are 5 miles long, as tall as the Empire State Building and can be seen for 15 miles in any direction or nearly 400 square miles. During the show, crowds will be delighted by the Geico Skytypers 6-plane aerial demonstration. The roar of 6 Pratt & Whitney 550 horsepower engines and the skytyping smoke generators will provide a thrilling backdrop for the Geico Skytypers precision formation maneuvers and daring solo aerobatics.
Heritage Flight
The USAF Heritage Flight program was established in 1997 in support of the Air Force’s 50th anniversary. It involves today’s state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War vintage fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and the F-86 Sabre. Its mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of United States Air Force Airpower and to support the Air Force’s recruiting and retention efforts. The Heritage Flight was voted the “Best Air Show Act” for 2001 by the International Council of Air Shows.
World Stunts FMX Tour Freestyle Motocross
The World Stunts FMX Team showcases some of the top Freestyle Motocross riders in the world. These riders have been added to the Great State of Maine Air Show to give the fans the most thrilling sensation in all of entertainment.

The World Stunts FMX Team is the perfect blend of athletic ability and X-treme stunt performances. Each rider will soar up to 50 feet in the air, from a mechanical take-off ramp to a mechanical landing ramp, while crafting their own array of daring stunt routines including the No Footed Can Can, Heel Clicker, Saran Wrap and Heart Attack.
Rob Reider
Rob Reider has announced some of the greatest aerial events in North America and loves to share the joy and freedom of flight with all who attend these shows. Rob is a multi-talented air show entertainer, pilot, Midwest television personality, singer, performer, writer, and winner of 5 Emmy awards. All of his experience makes Rob one of the best known announcers in the air show industry. “Narrating a show is a wonderful opportunity to try to put an audience into the cockpit,” says Rob “Besides, when I’m announcing, I have the best seat in the house!”
F-15E Strike Eagle
The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter with two crew members - a pilot and a weapon systems officer - performing air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather, as well as the capability to fight its way to a target over long ranges, destroy enemy ground positions and fight its way out.