Performer Archive - Augusta Air Show

U-28A Draco

April 26, 2025

The U-28A Draco may trace its roots to the civilian Pilatus PC-12, but on the battlefield, it transforms into one of the U.S. Air Force’s most versatile and vital intelligence platforms. Operated by Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the Draco is a quiet force multiplier — capable of deploying to remote airstrips, gathering critical intelligence, conducting surveillance, and providing real-time support to special operations missions. Beneath its sleek and understated exterior lies a powerful sensor suite, enabling it to track, observe, and coordinate with precision in environments where larger aircraft can't go. Agile, stealthy, and relentless, the U-28A Draco turns the seemingly ordinary into an extraordinary weapon for America’s most elite warfighters....

Cyberbeast vs Mustang

by AirDotShow

April 13, 2025

The Air Dot Show Tour's Cyberbeast "Nighthawk," a specially configured high performance Tesla Cybertruck, will square off against Scott "Scooter" Yoak in his P-51 Mustang!...

C-12V Huron

by AirDotShow

April 9, 2025

The C-12V Huron is a versatile twin-engine turboprop aircraft used by the U.S. Army for personnel transport, cargo delivery, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Based on the civilian Beechcraft Super King Air, the C-12V is an upgraded variant featuring a modernized digital cockpit and improved avionics to enhance mission capability and situational awareness. Its ability to operate from short and unimproved airstrips makes it ideal for missions in remote or austere environments. Compact yet capable, the Huron plays a vital support role in military operations around the world, offering flexibility, reliability, and performance in a wide range of operational scenarios....

T-45 Goshawk

by AirDotShow

April 9, 2025

The T-45 Goshawk is a carrier-capable jet trainer used by the U.S. Navy to prepare student pilots for the demanding world of tactical jet aviation. A modified version of the British BAE Hawk, the T-45 is equipped with strengthened landing gear, an arrestor hook, and other modifications that allow it to operate from aircraft carriers. It plays a critical role in the Navy’s flight training pipeline, teaching future naval aviators the skills needed for high-speed flight, advanced maneuvers, and carrier landings. With its sleek design and reliable performance, the T-45 Goshawk represents the final step in a naval aviator’s journey before they transition to front-line fighter aircraft like the F/A-18 Super Hornet or the F-35C Lightning II....

A-10 Thunderbolt II

by AirDotShow

April 9, 2025

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, affectionately known as the “Warthog,” is a legendary close air support aircraft designed to support ground troops and take on the toughest battlefield missions. Built around a massive 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger rotary cannon, the A-10 can unleash devastating firepower against armored vehicles and enemy positions with incredible accuracy. Its rugged design includes titanium armor to protect the pilot and redundant flight systems that allow it to survive heavy damage and keep flying. With its straight-wing design, the A-10 can operate from short, unimproved airstrips and loiter over the battlefield for extended periods. The A-10 has earned a reputation for toughness, precision, and unwavering support of troops on the ground, making it one of the most respected...

SOCOM Para-Commandos

by AirDotShow

February 18, 2025

The United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team, known as the Para-Commandos, is composed of volunteers from the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and U.S. government civilians who are assigned to the Special Operations Command. Formed in 1991, the Para-Commandos represent the elite Special Operations Forces of the United States armed services....

Michael Goulian

by AirDotShow

February 11, 2025

Michael Goulian is one of the top aerobatic pilots in the world. He began his career in the competitive world of aerobatics, earning the distinction of becoming one of the youngest pilots to ever win the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Championship at the age of 27. In 2006 he joined an elite group of pilots competing as Team #99 in the Red Bull Air Races. Mike's air show performance combines the heart-stopping gyroscopic tumbling of modern display flying with the crisp, aggressive, demands of precision competition aerobatics....

Georgia State Patrol

by AirDotShow

May 10, 2023

Attack Helicopter Demo

by AirDotShow

February 14, 2023

The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation is a dedicated group of veteran pilots performing at various events around the country in support of our country's military and veterans. The Vietnam Era Tactical Helicopter Demo they perform features a popular AH-IF Cobra performing an awe-inspiring routine that demonstrates the dynamic maneuverability and capability of the attack helicopter....