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BILL STEIN IN THE ZIVKO EDGE 540
Bill Stein is one of the most-experienced and sought after pilots on the air show circuit. Bill began flying aerobatics when he was still a student pilot and has been dedicated to perfecting his skills...
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JACK KNUTSON IN THE "FIREBIRD" EXTRA 300S
Jack Knutson is no stranger to Battle Creek, having performed here numerous times since the Mid-90s with the American Firebirds, Firebirds Delta Team, Firebirds XTreme, The 4CE and as a solo performer....
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AWARD WINNING ROB HOLLAND IN THE MXS
The Award Winning Rob Holland will return to Battle Creek in 2015 for his fifth year in a row, now becoming a staple at the event. Rob Hollandis one of the most famous and popular aerobatic pilots on...
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THE HOPPERS L-39 JET WARBIRD TEAM
A mainstay in our air show lineup, Battle Creek's own, and Field of Flight Director on the Board Tim Brutsche will take to the skies with his Hoppers teammates Paul Wood (from the Warbird Heritage...
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FIREBIRDS XTREME
XTreme is right!! Jack Knutson & Rob Holland return to Battle Creek in 2016 to perform their "Firebirds XTreme" duo act. This nationally and internationally renowned aerobatic team features two of...
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THE 4CE FORMATION AEROBATIC TEAM
Returning to Battle Creek in 2016 will be the ever-popular"4CE" Aerobatic Team. Battle Creek was one of the first air shows to host this team formed by world renowned aerobatic pilots back in 2012...
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE THUNDERBIRDS
There is a chance of Thunder at this year's Field of Flight Airshow & Balloon Festival. The world famous US Air Force Thunderbirds Jet Demonstration Squadron return to Battle Creek following a...
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US Air Force Thunderbirds The 4CE Formation Aerobatic Team - Rob Holland, Bill Stein, Jack Knutson Firebirds XTreme - Rob Holland & Jack Knutson The Hoppers L-39 Jet Warbird Team - Tim Brutsche,...
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Final Balloon Competition Standings 2011 - 2015
2015 Hot-Air Balloon Competition Final Standings Joe Zvada 8660 International Chicken Balloon Johnny Petrehn 8567 Jeff Pestun 8191 Shawn Raya 8005 Yudai Fujita 7997 Steve Mitchell 7710 Aaron Foelske...
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BALLOON RIDES FOR HIRE Contact these Balloonists for Paid Passenger Rides in Battle Creek, Michigan and the surrounding areas. If they are participating in this year's hot-air balloon competition,...
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ZVADA, JOE - BUMBLED BALLOON
Joe Zvada is from McAllen, Texas. He has been a licensed balloon pilot since 2002 and has over 650 hours as pilot-in-command of a balloon. He presently works as an Aircraft Scheduler/Dispatch for...
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WILSON, DALE - SEVENTH HEAVEN BALLOON
Dale "Captain Boomerang" Wilson is from Augusta, Michigan. After crewing in the 1981 World's Championship, he bought his first hot-air balloon in 1987. He has been a licensed balloon pilot since 1988...
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WALZ, CHUCK - RE/MAX MIGHTY MAX BALLOON
Chuck Walz is from Munith, Michigan. Before becoming a pilot, Chuck was on a balloon crew. He has been a licensed hot-air balloon pilot since 1993 and has over 1000 hours as pilot-in-command of a...
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STAMATS, SUSAN - ALLEY CAT BALLOON
Susan Stamats is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She saw a hot-air balloon and then she was hooked. She now has been a licensed balloon pilot since 1986 with over 2400 hours as pilot-in-command of a balloon....
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SMART, CHRIS - DREAM RACER / BLU FISH BALLOON
Chris Smart, also known as CCD (Chris Can Do), is from Huntington, Indiana. Chris returns to Battle Creek for his 4th year flying his Dream Racer Balloon with the Blu Fish Consulting banner. He got...
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ROUSH, TOM - GIT-R-DONE BALLOON
Tom "Old Fart" Roush is from Tallassee, Tennessee. He loves aviation and has been a licensed fixed wing pilot for 56 years and a licensed hot-air balloon since 1980 and has over 1330 hours as...
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ROLFE, PAT - FIREWALKER BALLOON
Pat Rolfe is from Battle Creek, Michigan. He has been a licensed hot-air balloon pilot since 2006 and has over 321 hours as pilot-in-command of a balloon. He is a retired maintenance engineer for the...
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RICKE, TOM - ANOTHER PASTIME BALLOON
Tom Ricke is from Clive, Iowa. When Tom married his wife, Julie, he married into a ballooning family. His father-in-law flew for 25 years. He has been a licensed balloon pilot since 1999 and has over...
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REUSCH, DANIEL - SUB DIVO BALLOON
Daniel Reusch is from Peoria, Illinois and will be participating in his 3rd Battle Creek Field of Flight Hot-Air Balloon Competition. He has been a licensed hot-air balloon pilot since 2005 and has...
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RAYA, SHAWN - SULLAIR BALLOON
Shawn Raya is from Oxford, Michigan. Shawn grew up with his dad flying the Father & Son Construction balloon. He has been a licensed balloon pilot since 1987 and has over 1875 hours as...
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