AV-8B Harrier Jump Jet

Pilot: Capt Daniel Fiust

Marine Attack Squadron 513 (VMA-513) is a United States Marine Corps attack squadron consisting of AV-8B Harrier (V/STOL) jets. Known as the "Flying Nightmares", the squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and falls under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 13 (MAG-13) and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW).

The McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) AV-8B Harrier II is a family of second-generation vertical/short takeoff and landing or V/STOL ground-attack aircraft of the late 20th century. It is an Anglo-American development of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier and Sea Harrier. It is primarily used for light attack or multi-role tasks, typically operated from small aircraft carriers and large amphibious assault ships.

Although the AV-8B Harrier II shares the designation with the earlier AV-8A/C Harrier, the AV-8B was extensively redesigned from the previous-generation Harrier GR.1A/AV-8A/C by McDonnell Douglas. British Aerospace joined the improved Harrier project in the early 1980s, and it has been managed by Boeing/BAE Systems since the 1990s.

The AV-8B is used by the United States Marine Corps. The British Harrier GR7/GR9 versions are used by the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. Versions are also used by NATO countries: Spain and Italy. The Harrier models are commonly referred to as the "Harrier Jump Jet".

Otto the Helicopter

Pilot: Roger Buis

Helicopter: Schweizer 300C

Performance:In-the-box, low-level, choreographed performance, set to music, 1/3 of act dedicated to kids, 1/3 demonstrates agility and maneuverability of helicopter flight, and 1/3 of act is a patriotic tribute. OTTO mimics airplane aerobatics. Otto entertains by blowing bubbles, playing with his yo-yo, racing around barrels and picking them up, shooting smoke in all directions and towing banners



Skydiver: Rex Pemberton, Renowned mountain climber and parachutist, Rex PembertonÕs adventures have been featured heavily on television, radio and the press throughout Australia and the world. Rex made history by becoming the youngest Australian to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, one year later he became the third-youngest person in the world to climb the highest mountain in each of the seven continents. Rex is pictured here with his wife Melissa wearing the skydiving wing suit.

PG&E and PJÕs Helicopter

Pilot: Jason Astrup

Helicopter: Schweizer 300C

The electric transmission line power grid includes thousands of miles of high voltage power lines crisscrossing the country. With few exceptions, factories, offices, and homes receive electric power with outstanding reliability. Flip the wall switch and the light, TV, computer, etc is on. We accept that these appliances require maintenance just as the power plant requires maintenance. However, power lines being passive items and are looked on as not needing attention. Power lines certainly do need maintenance, just as an appliance and the power plant. An appliance or the generating equipment may be removed from service for maintenance; however, power lines must be in continuous operation. Therefore, maintenance must be performed ÒenergizedÓ, that is, while power is on. Since line potential can be anywhere from 60,000 to 500,000 volts and 50 feet or more above ground, this operation presents a unique challenge. A helicopter is an ideal vehicle for such operations.

P J Helicopters, Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) work together to perform a wide variety of specific power line maintenance.

United States Coast Guard

Pilot: TBD

Helicopter: Eurocopter HH-65C Dolphin

Performance: During helicopter rescue operations, the flight mechanic operates the hoist and is in constant dialog with the pilot to position the helicopter over the individuals in distress. If necessary, the rescue swimmer is lowered to secure the individual in a harness or basket.

California Highway Patrol

Pilot: SGT Kirk Chaney

Helicopter: Eurocopter AStar

Performance: Using a hoist the CHP demonstrates their ability to maneuver rescue help into areas not accessible by any other means.

Bayside RC Club

Performance: Don't ever talk about real helicopters or real helicopter pilots to these guys. These are Remote Control (RC) helicopters and they are just a smaller scale then their big brothers but non-the-less a real helicopter than their full size counter parts. And the pilots who fly them require the same amount of skill level as those who fly the full size versions. You will be amazed at what these powerful little helicopters can do.

Bay Area Sundowners Kite Team

Pilot: Barry Nash, Gordon Osterland, Ken Osterland and Randy Tom

Performance: With their signature Hyperkite team stacks pulling long 40 foot tails, the Bay Area Sundowners are one of the most exciting teams in sports kite flying today. Originally named after a US Naval Flight team, the "Sundowners" have been part of the Kite community for over twenty years. Although none of the original team members remain, the traditions that drive the team’s desire to please and "wow" audiences are as strong as ever. The team's large colorful stacks of kites weave intricate patterns in the sky while the flyers, move and weave their bodies to keep the lines clear. Performance routines are carefully crafted and choreographed to emotional music which rarely leaves a dry eye in the house.