U.S. Navy Blue Angels
The Blue Angels flight demonstration team is more than just a group of individuals brought together to represent the United States Navy and Marine Corps. This team combines the best and brightest at the top of their craft. Their camaraderie and chemistry ensure the team mission is more than just a job – it’s a passion!
Since 1946, the Blue Angels have flown for more than 260 million spectators. The Blue Angels are an American air
Captain Aimee Fiedler is the United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team commander and pilot, stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. As the Viper Demo Team commander, she is responsible for representing Air Combat Command, the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense and the United States of America at more than 20 air shows annually.
She leads the 8-member Viper Demonstration Team and showcases the Viper's exceptional maneuverability for millions of spectators each year. Capt. Fiedler is thrilled to be the leader of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and to inspire the next generation of pilots and maintainers.
Capt. Fiedler is from New Braunfels, Texas. After graduating from Seguin High School, she attended South Dakota State University, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Education.
show favorite and delight audiences nationwide with precision, speed, and aerobatics. During their aerobatic demonstration, the Blues fly six F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, split into the Diamond Formation (Blue Angels 1 through 4) and the Lead and Opposing Solos (Blue Angels 5 and 6). Most of the show alternates between maneuvers performed by the Diamond Formation and those performed by the Solos.
The F-35A Lightning II is the U.S. Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighter. The Lightning II is a stealthy, multirole, all-weather air-to-air and surface attack fighter. It is designed to enable direct attack against the most heavily defended ground targets. It will replace the U.S. Air Force’s aging fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons and A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, which have been the primary fighter aircraft for more than 20 years, and bring with it an enhanced capability to survive in the advanced threat environment in which it was designed to operate. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations.
Inspired by Kansas aviation pioneers such as Harold Krier and Tex Johnston, Brian began flying airshows in 2008. He upgraded to his current aircraft in 2010. Brian and his wife Rachel live near Wichita, Kansas, in a community airpark with their two sons. He is a Production Test Pilot for Textron Aviation and an Instructor Pilot in the Air Force Reserves.
Adam "Shake n' Bake" Baker is an award-winning airshow pilot who loves to share his story with the younger generations. He is one of the few in the industry who didn't come from an airshow or aviation family. Adam has dedicated his entire professional career to the progression of flying. He loves to fly it all and holds almost every rating possible, from Jets to helicopters to the most agile of aerobatic aircraft.
Jarrod Lindemann is a fourth-generation aviator! Growing up on a farm in rural North Dakota, he always worked with his hands. He watched his father in his aerial spraying business. From his first flight, he was hooked and loved watching his father fly. Working his way up in the airshow business, Jarrod now enjoys performing and sharing the one and only Jet Waco with the world! Not only does Jarrod fly the Jet Waco, but he has also been partnering with nonprofits and Veteran organizations to raise awareness, promote, and honor our Veterans!
Stearman Flight is dedicated to enhancing safety and proficiency in Stearman formation flying. They provide F.A.A. authorized Formation Flight Training and F.A.S.T. certification for Stearman pilots, receiving "best in class" acknowledgment by the F.A.S.T. Board of Directors.
Third Strike Wingwalking offers a variety of different acts. Still, regardless of the one chosen, your audience will always be left smiling. The staples to any Third Strike act are a bright red biplane, a daring wing walker, the best pilot skills available, and mountains of billowing smoke. You will find a smile under every tumble.
Our acts include the original Third Strike wing-walking routine, our dual act featuring two wingwalkers traveling atop the bi-plane, and our Vintage Stearman solo, which depicts the USAF service of the aircraft. Historical, educational, and entertaining. We offer it all in one stop.
The Smoke and Thunder Jet Car has a fire-breathing 10,000 horsepower jet engine and approaching speeds of 400 mph! You will be amazed by the amount of fire, smoke, heat, noise, and SPEED of this awesome Jet Car driven by Bill Braack. Smoke and Thunder will race a plane, giving it a 150 mph head start, and pass it like it's stopped!
Retired after 20 years in the Air Force, having accumulated over 3000 military flight hours with over 2000 in the F-15C aircraft, including over 250 combat hours over Iraq in support of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD/STORM, PROVIDE COMFORT and SOUTHERN WATCH. He also flew F/A-18 and T-34C aircraft during an exchange assignment with the USN as an instructor pilot at Strike Fighter Weapons School – Atlantic. He is flying for the Air Force at Tyndall AFB, Panama City, FL, at the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group as a civilian E-9A Instructor Pilot and BQM-167A Sub-Scale Aerial Target Drone Instructor Controller. He also has over 4,000 civilian flight hours, holding fixed-wing ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, and commercial instrument helicopter ratings.
After graduating from Medical School, Dan “Doc” Serrato completed a General Surgery Sub-Specialty Residency in Houston. In January 1989, he joined the Navy and completed the Student Naval Flight Surgeon Program at NAS Pensacola, He soloed the T-34C and received his Wings of Gold on June 29, 1989. His first duty station was officer in charge of Branch Medical Clinic at NAF Detroit at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. For four years, he provided medical coverage for Navy, Marine, Air Force, Army, and Coast Guard service members. After leaving active duty and starting an anesthesia residency in Mississippi, he affiliated with the Navy Reserves at NAS Memphis. Moving back to Georgia, he was attached to VAW-77 at NAS Atlanta, the Navy’s only dedicated counter-drug squadron that operated in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. It was tasked with 180 days a year in theater, and from 1998 to 2013 was a major player in surface and air interdiction. Doc was able to serve as the flight surgeon and co-pilot and accumulated about 1,200 hours in the E-2C Hawkeye. After VAW-77 was decommissioned in 2013, Doc became a VR-54 flight surgeon at NAS New Orleans until his retirement in May of 2015 after 26.5 years of service. Doc continues to fly in his T-34B and has owned a T-28C and a C-1A Grumman COD. Doc is a commercial MSEL instrument-rated pilot with 4,00 flight hours, is a senior medical examiner for the FAA, and has flown in the NAS Pensacola air shows since 2005. .
Melissa is a professional aerobatic pilot, display skydiver and B.A.S.E. Jumper. In 2006, at 22 years old Melissa became the youngest female member of the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team in history. She placed 3rd overall in the 2015 World Aerobatic Championships after 10 years of competing at the Unlimited World Level. Melissa was named the Fastest Woman in the World at the World Champion Wingsuit B.A.S.E. Jumping Race in Norway in 2015 and has participated in numerous Skydiving World Records. She was also named as an inductee to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Chancellor's Hall of Fame in 2015 in Prescott, AZ. Today she travels with her team performing in Airshow Displays for audiences worldwide.
Precision Exotics is the culmination of multiple individual’s life experiences & passions combined into one idea. Our team has over 50 years of combined military or military related experience, most in the aviation sector. We also have many years in the exotic automotive industry ranging from maintenance, operations, sales, driving experiences, driver training & professional driving. We bring our combined knowledge & experience to the table along with our professionalism & passion for military aviation & fast cars so we can offer something never before seen in the airshow industry.
Misty Blues Skydiving
Precision Exotics is the culmination of multiple individual’s life experiences & passions combined into one idea. Our team has over 50 years of combined military or military-related experience, most in the aviation sector. We also have many years in the exotic automotive industry ranging from maintenance, operations, sales, driving experiences, driver training & professional driving. We bring our combined knowledge & experience to the table along with our professionalism & passion for military aviation & fast cars so we can offer something never before seen in the airshow industry.
Ric Peterson is an air show announcer and an award-winning broadcast journalist. A voice-over talent / Radio / TV host for over 30 years. The voice of Fleet Week San Francisco, the Los Angeles County, The Canadian National International Air Show in Toronto, Friendship Day MCAS Iwakuni Japan, and the Sanicole Airshow in Belgium. He is an Honorary Member of the Snowbirds Jet Demonstration team.
Wayne G. Boggs served 10 years in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) followed by 30 years in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic control industry. In January 2004, Boggs retired from the FAA with 40 total years of combined Federal service to the United States of America.
For over 20 years Wayne has been the owner of Air Boss & Consulting International Inc. As the Air Boss, Wayne assists in the production and execution of approximately 18-25 air shows per year and is recognized as one of the top Air Bosses in the country. He is currently on the Board of Directors and is the Air Boss for the Warbirds of America at Oshkosh, WI.
** Airshow performers are subject to change. **
