Winter Maintenance Session With Airshow Pilot Patrick McAlee of ExtremeFlight

By Carmelo Turdo

Winter time has hit the Midwest and the Christmas season is upon us.  We normally think of this period as a kind of off-season for airshows, and it is for the travel and the performing aspects.  It is by no means a time to rest, though, as there is much work to be done to prepare for the 2017 airshows.  The Aero Experience team caught up with airshow pilot Patrick Mcalee of ExtremeFlight as he began his winter maintenance tasks at his plane's home base, Washington Regional Airport, southwest of St. Louis.  He's just getting started, checking the airframe and doing some minor engine work.  It looks like both plane and pilot will be in great condition for the upcoming 2017 airshow season!

Check out Patrick's website and learn more about this great Midwest Aviation ambassador.  The Aero Experience will cover more behind the scenes activities and of course the exciting airshow performances from the ExtremeFlight team.  Here are some views and a short video of our visit on Thursday.

 

     

St. Louis Area Native Set to Dazzle the Crowds at the Airshow of Warsaw Next Weekend

St. Louis area native and Extreme Flight

By Carmelo Turdo

Pitts Special pilot, Patrick McAlee, will be performing his latest high-energy aerobatic show and participate in a Pitts Pass in Review at the Airshow of Warsaw next weekend. The devilishly handsome Pitts S-1 "Blue Demon" will tear up the skies over Warsaw, IN and McAlee will show the crowds why he is on his way to becoming a household name as he builds an impressive record of airshow performances around the Midwest.  Once back on the ground, however, he will reveal his congenial nature and demonstrate his willingness to visit with the airshow audience.  Be sure to be there for this great Midwest Aviation event and look for the "Blue Demon" overhead!