AL AIN AEROBATICS SHOW
~ an international event in the UAE
(Report by Greg Koontz, published by World Airshow News)

Traveling almost halfway around the world to perform in an airshow is truly a most unique experience. But sending your beloved airplane over there in a shipping box is a stressful one.

That’s what Skip Stewart, Michael Watson, Darrel Zeck, Chris Rudd and myself did between January 17th and February 1st. Representing the USA in a gathering of aviators from all corners of the globe we braved butt-busting airline rides, jet lag and language barriers to arrive in the middle of the UAE to do our part in the desert...read more

Professional Achievements
It's been a busy year! Greg has shouldered several new responsibilities in the aerobatic world...

• designated a Master CFI-Aerobatic by the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and the International Aerobatic Club (IAC..). read more
• appointed FAASTeam representative by the FAA
• appointed by ICAS to serve on the A.C.E. committee ( 2 year term)
  starting January 2008
• accepted a position as contributing editor for World Airshow News; his monthly column will be tentatively titled, “From the A.C.E.”

WAN Cover story
Greg was featured on the cover of the March 2008 issue of World Airshow News. Read editor Jeff Parnau's report on taking Greg's Basic Aerobatic Course at Sky Country Lodge.

Sky Country Lodge

Saturday, October 27, 2007 marked the third annual Open House & Fly-in, with great flying, great barbecue and great weather. Forty-one aircraft found a parking spot on the Sky Country grounds.This year's event is scheduled for October 25, 2008. This year's Fly-In for Lunch/Burgers schedule will be: April 19, July 26, and September 27. See you there!

Contact Us
205-616-8176 | greg@gkairshows.com | 2546 Slasham Road, Ashville, AL 35953

Airshow Schedule

March 14-16
Columbus, GA

March 28-30
Tyndall AFB, FL

April 4-6
Slidell, LA

April 8-9
Sun N Fun
Lakeland, FL

April 26
Albertville, AL

May 15
Champion Aerospace Company Event

May 16-18
Lancaster, SC

May 24-25
Florence, SC

June 14-15
Savannah, GA

June 22
Hinckley, MN

July 3-6
Battle Creek, MI

September 5-7
Winston-Salem, NC

September 19-21
Bessemer, AL

October 4-5
Jackson, TN

October 11-12
Peachtree City, GA

October 25
Sky Country Lodge
Ashville, AL

Many thanks to our sponsors for their
continuing support:
American Champion AC
David Clark Company Para-Phernalia
Hooker Custom Harness Electronics International
MT Propellers
Oregon Aero
Aero Cosmetics Champion Aerospace PPG Industries
PS Engineering
Custom Aircraft Works (Sylacauga AL )