WETASKIWIN CENTENNIAL AIR SHOW 2006

Wetaskiwin celebrates its centennial year with the

Canadian Forces Snowbirds

Wetaskiwin…The Reynolds-Alberta Museum and the City of Wetaskiwin celebrated the city’s 100th birthday with the Wetaskiwin Centennial Air Show on July 29 and 30, 2006. Smoke, precision, speed and synchronized high performance aerobatics were on display as incredible performers took to the skies. This spectacular event took place over the Reynolds-Alberta Museum grounds, and featured performances by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team and nine other in-air acts. The Reynolds-Alberta Museum grounds were open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the air show taking place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors toured airplane displays on the ground and the museum’s airplane warehouse, which is normally closed to the public. The Wetaskiwin Centennial Air Show was a free event as a centennial gift to the community courtesy of Reynolds-Alberta Museum, City of Wetaskiwin and air show sponsors. Free park and ride service was provided from the Wetaskiwin Mall and Recreation Grounds. Parking was available at the museum, but was subject to $20/car and $10/motorcycle charge. Regular museum admission rates were waived for this special event weekend. The museum is located two kilometres west of Wetaskiwin on Highway 13 and is one of 17 provincial historic sites and museums operated by Alberta Community Development. For further information, visit www.reynoldsalbertamuseum.com or call 1-800-661-4726.

Highlights of the 2006 Wetaskiwin Centennial Air Show

Despite the poor weather, the Wetaskiwin Centennial Air Show drew enthusiastic crowds over the two-day event. It was estimated that 7,500 people attended. They came with lawn chairs, umbrellas, and rain gear in hand, to show their support of our Canadian Forces Snow Birds and the civilian performers. Not only did visitors see a spectacular air show, they were also able to tour the Reynolds-Alberta Museum. This museum features a world-class collection of vintage vehicles, aircraft, agricultural equipment and a growing collection of “industrial giants.” Compelling stories are told, of how these machines shaped the lives of ordinary and extraordinary people. A great museum for the whole family.

The 2006 Wetaskiwin Centennial Air Show Committee thanks the following performers for proving us with a terrific air show to mark the 100th Anniversary of the City of Wetaskiwin

BILL CARTER: Pitts Special S2S

The excitement starts right from the word go---with a half - roll on takeoff into a very low inverted pass. During his 13-minute precision performance, Bill smoothly executes tail slides, loops, multiple snap rolls, hammerheads and a mile long, low-level, knife-edge pass. Of course there is the Bill Carter trademarks----both inverted and knife-edge ribbon cuts! Bill keeps the performance right in front of the crowd at all times. The excellent smoke system, announcing and music provide great visibility and excitement-----making this a show act everyone loves. Bill also visits malls, schools or hospitals and is always available for autographs after his performance. http://www.billcarteraerobatics.com/

KEN FOWLER: Harmon Rocket

The show starts right from takeoff, accelerating to over 200 MPH in less than the length of a 5000 ft runway. Then into a series of high speed loop and roll combinations at times reaching 320 MPH, a 2000 ft loop, a vertical 8 and a vertical climb of over 3500 ft. All of this, demonstrating the unbelievable power to weight ratio of the aircraft. The noise, smoke and speed is sure to get your attention and keep it. http://www.rocketaerobatics.com/

JOHN MRAZEK: Harvard Mark IV

Veteran airshow pilot and performer John Mrazek along with his Harvard Mark IV, "Pussycat II," will dazzle audiences, spectators, or anyone watching with a spectacular aerial ballet. With lots of noise, smoke, and skill, John's aerobatic performance will bring the entire airshow crowd to a standstill. http://www.airshows.ca/

CAROL PILON: Wingwalker

Third Strike Wingwalking offers wing-walking displays to events across North America. Their goal is to entertain the socks off of spectators whenever the opportunity to do so arises.
Third Strike Wingwalking is the culmination of Carol Pilon's experiences, work, dedication, and destiny.
After an exhaustive wingwalking career, performing before millions, she has taken her knowledge and skill to front the first ever-Canadian based wingwalking team and to also form a new business platform not easily seen in the air show industry. She is the owner, transporter and caretaker of her aircraft and she also acts as lead stunt person of the team. www.thirdstrike.ca

ERIC HANSEN & KEN FOWLER: Team Rocket

TEAM ROCKET is a two ship combination with Eric in the F1 rocket and Ken Fowler in the Harmon Rocket II. Noise, smoke, precision, speed, and synchronized high performance aerobatics at it’s best… a spectacular show!! These two pilots bring with them incredible ability, experience and professionalism. A must for every airshow! http://www.removebeforeflight.ca/

BARRY PENDRAK: Super Skybolt

Born and raised in Westlock, Alberta, Barry Pendrak is commercially licensed with over 30 years and 2000 hours experience in a variety of aircraft. He has had a diverse pilot career that has included water bombing forest fires in northern Canada in a B-25 bomber.

Barry now flies a 300 h.p, fully inverted homebuilt Super Skybolt. His routine includes, Flat spin, Hammerhead, Immleman, Avalanches, Cuban Eight, Reverse Cuban, Inverted pass, and various loops, and rolls. www.barrypendrakairshows.com

KEVIN HOPKINS: YAK 55

According to Kevin the best thing about being an aerobatic pilot is that you never have to grow up. He loves to do airshows, as they are a great way to see the country and meet some fabulous people.
Kevin's Yak 55M is a Russian built airplane. Russian builts are unbelievably tough and are all about uncompromising performance. The Yak 55 has a 9-cylinder radial engine rated at 360HP, a roll rate of 345 degrees per second, a climb rate of 3200 ft per second, a constant speed prop, full inverted system and maximum speed of 279 mph on the downwind. All aerobatic manoeuvres are approved up to -6 to +9 G's. http://www.removebeforeflight.ca/

GEORGE BERTRAND: Christen Eagle

Why “Chicken”? Georges got his handle on the very first day of initiation at the Chicoutimi College. The story won’t be complete unless you ask him personally but the outcome was that his classmate called him “Chicken George” as in the TV series Roots. The call sign always remained with him, even through his military career, even though it has taken other forms like Chicken Man, POO-LAY, La Poule, Kurczak, Polo or La Dinde. Georges is now the “Flying Chicken” pirouetting around the skies in his pristine Eagle.

Chicken flies a dynamic 12-minute aerobatic performance in C-GEZZ, a beautiful Christen Eagle II powered by a Dick DeMars Lycoming AEIO-360 developing 220+ HP. This very agile dual-seat biplane is fitted with a smoke system and in the hands of a Chicken Man can delight the crowd with astonishing aerobatics. http://www.removebeforeflight.ca/

ERIC HANSEN - F1 Rocket

From a flying family, his father introduced him to flying at an early age. A pilot since 1986, he has accumulated 3000+ hours in over 25 different types of aircraft. Eric performs solo acts in the Pitts S1S, and is flying his F1 Rocket in the solo and/or in formation performance of Team Rocket with Ken Fowler in the Harmon Rocket II. http://www.icomunique.zapto.org/coldwaveaviation/

DARYL LOWEY: Citabria

Daryl Lowey, pilot and owner of Living Sky Aerobatics has been flying since 1991 and obtained his commercial pilot license in 1997. The Citabria 7KCAB Rated to +5 and -2 G's, and with its inverted systems, many feel that a better aircraft can't be found for aerobatic instruction. Daryl takes pride in offering a show that is unique in the industry and has done so with the Citabria. This is not an aircraft that will overwhelm the crowd with noise and speed, but rather, is an aircraft that impresses the crowd with its low speed grace and ability. While performing at lower speeds, the crowd can easily observe the manoeuvres, and Daryl is able to keep his display directly in front of the show line. http://www.livingskyaerobatics.com

2006 STATIC DISPLAYS

The de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth was a 930s biplane designed by de Havilland and operated by the Royal Air Force and others as a primary trainer. It remained in service with the RAF until 1950 when many of the surplus aircraft entered civil operation that continues to this day.

The North American Harvard was a single engine advanced trainer aircraft designed by North American Aviation, used to train fighter pilots of the United States, Britain and other Commonwealth nations during World War II.

The Curtiss P-40 Kitty Hawk was a U.S. single-engine, single-seat, low-wing, all-metal

fighter and ground attack aircraft which first flew in 1938, and was used in great numbers in World War II. When production ceased in November 1944, 13,738 P-40s had been produced; they were used by the air forces of 28 nations.

The North American P-51 Mustang was a long-range single-seat fighter aircraft that

entered service with Allied air forces in the middle years of World War II and became one of the conflict's most successful and recognizable aircraft.

The Grumman TBM Avenger was an American torpedo bomber, developed initially

for the United States Navy and Marine Corps and used by a large number of air forces

around the world. Many Avengers survived the remainder of the 20th century as either antisubmarine versions or converted to fire bombers.

The Stinson V-77 (AT-19) Reliant was a popular single engine, high gull wing monoplane manufactured by the Stinson Aircraft Division of the Aviation Manufacturing Corporation of Wayne, Michigan.

The MBB/Kawasaki BK117 is a twin-engine medium utility/transport helicopter. It is a joint development between MBB of Germany (now part of Eurocopter) and Kawasaki of Japan. Many variants of this type have been manufactured, both for the civilian and military markets. It is also commonly used as a rescue and EMS helicopter.

The GulfStream American GA-7 Cougar is an all-metal, 4-seat, light twin-engine aircraft ntended for the flying school twin-engine trainer market and also as a personal use aircraft. Production of the Cougar ran for just two model years, 1978 and 1979 before production was ceased. Just 115 Cougars were delivered.

2006 SPONSORS

On behalf of the City of Wetaskiwin and Reynolds-Alberta Museum we thank you for your generous donation towards the Wetaskiwin Centennial Celebrations and the Wetaskiwin Centennial Air Show.Without their support we would not have been able to produce such a wonderful event. In the spirit of the Wetaskiwin Centennial we truly appreciate the support of the community and the volunteers who worked tirelessly to make it happen.

Adams Pontiac Buick GMC
Associate Clinic
ATB Financial
A-Z Storage
B.P. Plywoods Ltd.
Baker Funeral Chapel Inc.
Border Paving
Boston Pizza
Brightview Bus Lines
Byron Reynolds & Companies
CIBC
Communities in Bloom Wetaskiwin
D & G Distributors
Dr. Christoff De Wet Professional
Corporation
Drs. Johnson, Oliver & Martin
Edmonton Airports
Family Eyecare Clinic
Fisher & Ludlow / Harris Steel Ltd.
Fountain Tire Wetaskiwin
Friends of the Community
Friends of the Reynolds-Allberta Museum
Society
Future Essentials
GMAC
Grant Thornton LLP
Hardy-Colborne Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Hoffman Agencies
Home Building Centre
Home Hardware Stores Ltd.
Imagen Grafix Ltd.
J & E Motors Ltd.
John Denham & Sons, (on behalf of Denham Ford
Sales Ltd, Brentridge Ford Sales Ltd, Best Western Wayside Inn,
Super-8 Motel, Fort Ethier Lodge)
LEA Inc.
Magnum Mechanical Systems Ltd.
Manluk Industries Inc.
Mary Van De Laak
Mayiz Enterprises Ltd.
McDonald's
Parkland Fertilizers (Wetaskiwin) Ltd.
Peace Hills Bingo Association
Peace Hills EMS
Pioneer Chrysler Ltd.
Prairie Breeze Inn RV & Camping
Programmed Insurance Brokers Inc.
RE/MAX Wetaskiwin
Signs & Graphics by Foss Inc.
Smitty's Family Restaurant
Speth Drilling Ltd.
Stitchin' Magician
Stlesdi Brothers
SuperBee Striping & Accessories Ltd.
Supreme Maintenance & Property
Management Ltd.
Taylor Printing
The Amazing Persona
Toyota City
Trans-Atlantic Import Co. Inc.
Water Pure & Simple
West Link Ltd.
Wetaskiwin Air Service
Wetaskiwin Co-Op Country Junction
Wetaskiwin Credit Union
Wetaskiwin Family Medical Practice
Wetaskiwin Moose Lodge
Wetaskiwin Motor Sports
Wetaskiwin Rental House
Wetaskiwin Rotary Club
Wetaskiwin Teleconnect
Wetaskiwin Telephone Co. Ltd.
Wood Group ESP (Canada) Ltd.
All Volunteers