Tuesday, December 6, 2016

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016: Airshow Performers - Fly Jive Fly!

Fred Harl and Carmelo Turdo
http://www.airassociatesmo.com/tae/The Aero Experience was glad to see our friend Jerry "Jive" Kerby flying the RV-8A Wild Blue in the daily airshows at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016.  Jive put the modified homebuilt through its paces in fighter pilot style, flying precision classic aerobatic maneuvers while leaving a healthy trail of white airshow smoke. 

Jive has flown a variety of aircraft in airshows, including the first Heritage Flight QF-4E season in 2005 as Commander of the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron at Tyndall AFB, FL following extensive experience flying F-15s in active service.  Since retiring from active duty in 2006, he has been involved with several high-profile aerobatic acts: The Collings Foundation F-4D Phantom II, Black Diamond Jet Team Lead L-39, Trojan Horsemen Wing and Solo T-28, Team MS760 Morane-Saulnier MS760, and solo performances in many other types.  It is no surprise that Jive calls his aerobatic RV-8A Wild Blue, and when the crowds see it zip by they yell, "Fly, Jive, Fly!"





















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