Famed air show stunt pilot Kyle Franklin returns to Battle Creek in 2016. You're used to seeing him in his WACO known as "Dracula" as he has performed in this aircraft for the past two Field of Flights. However, this year, he is bringing an entirely new and different beast to the event in an act that you will certainly enjoy.
The Super Cub known as "Franklinstein" will make its Battle Creek debut in 2016. For the most part, this is a stock PA-18A Super Cub (with an awesome Franklin-style paint scheme), but it has faced some minor modifications. The plane has served as an integral part of Franklin's Flying Circus over the years for not only training, but numerous acts and stunts. This also happens to be the first plane that Kyle Franklin ever soloed in.
Back to the act, with a talented and well-known pilot such as Kyle gets behind the controls, you know you are in for a treat. Kyle Franklin will portray Ben Whabnoski, an annoying drunk who wants his airplane ride that is promised to him! Much different from your typical flying farmer routine, this routine will get everyone on their feet and roaring with laughter. The effort and skill Kyle displays is amazing to say the least. Most pilots only put a wingtip on the ground during ground loops. Kyle Franklin does it for fun so often, that his Cub needs skid plates taped on the wingtips! This is truly a show "stealing" act! It takes impressive skill to fly a plain this badly!
Don't miss this one-of-a-kind, wild and crazy, wing-tip draggin' comedy act on July 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th