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What It Takes to Be a Top Airshow Pilot

Anna Serbinenko performs in her Decathlon at Tri-City Water Follies in Washington. Anna Serbinenko
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Key Takeaways:

  • The competitive airshow industry requires performers to differentiate their acts to secure engagements at annual gatherings.
  • Achieving success in aerobatics demands profound passion, unwavering dedication, and countless hours of practice and sacrifice, as highlighted by seasoned pilots like Michael Goulian.
  • Performers stand out by either embracing unique, counter-programmed routines (e.g., Anna Serbinenko) or by building on legacies and innovating new, complex maneuvers to push performance boundaries (e.g., Kevin Coleman, Sammy Mason).
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It’s a crisp December morning in Las Vegas, and hundreds of the world’s top aerobatic pilots gather. None of them are flying, despite clear weather.

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