Get a Behind the Scenes Look at Airshows with Air Boss

Pia Bergqvist

Thursday, August 07, 2014 at 07:24 PM ET

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A new reality TV miniseries, "Air Boss," launched on iTunes TV, quickly reaching the number one spot on the Reality TV charts.
The series offers a behind-the-scenes look at major airshows, following Wayne Boggs, an experienced and award-winning air boss, as he manages performers and critical decisions during unexpected events.
Wayne Boggs, a retired U.S. Marine, is recognized for his significant contributions to the air show business, having received the International Council of Air Shows Sword of Excellence award.
Five more episodes of "Air Boss" are scheduled to be released weekly starting August 9.

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If you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of major airshows such as AirVenture, which just concluded on Sunday, here is your chance to find out. A reality TV miniseries called Air Boss just launched over the weekend on iTunes TV with great success. According to FourPoints Television, the company that produced Air Boss and the PBS show The Aviators, the first show reached the number one spot on the iTunes Reality TV charts on Saturday. Five additional shows will be released weekly starting on August 9.

Air Boss follows Wayne Boggs, an air boss that has been working in the field for more than 20 years, as he tackles the stresses of keeping performers in line and making critical decisions based on unexpected events, such as inclement weather.