Heart of Texas Airshow September 28, Announces Presenting Sponsor and Brings Warbirds to Waco, Texas

WACO, Texas - Sept. 8, 2013 - PRLog -- Waco, Texas --- One of the biggest events to hit Waco and Central Texas this year, The Heart Of Texas Airshow promises an experience that will affect all of the senses with something to offer every age in an action packed day of fun for the entire family.

The Heart Of Texas Airshow is proud to announce our presenting sponsor, Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram of Waco.  Our friends in the car business, this is a multifaceted team partnership with a premiere dealership. In true Texas tradition our performers will ride the show line in a Dodge Ram truck!

In a year where all military air shows and many others, have been cancelled due to sequestration, the HOT Airshow, the first air show to take place in Waco in 7 years, brings an incredible event with internationally renowned performers. We bring Warbirds to Waco both performing and offering rides to the public with Cavanaugh Flight Museum’s P-51 Mustang, T-6, PT-19 and helicopter as well as the B-25 Bomber “Devil Dog” and the Douglas C47 “Bluebonnet Belle”. Before and after the air show you will be entertained with helicopters, airplanes, warbirds, skydivers, radio control aircraft and more, in static displays and demonstrations. Flights will be available throughout the day to the public in helicopters, airplanes and historic warbirds. Don’t stay on the ground, get in the Air! Wander through concessions of delicious foods, lots of great exhibits, vendors and activities for the kids. There is so much to see and do! Bring the entire family and introduce them to the vast wonderful world of aviation. You will love it!

Headlining the performer lineup is Kirby Chambliss 2 time Red Bull Air Race Champion, World and National Aerobatic Champion, ranked in the top 15 aerobatic pilots in the country.  How about the airshow industry’s Fastest Jet Car, can you say 0 to 400 in 9 seconds? We see a race against Kirby!  The breathtaking Trojan Phlyers Demo Team with their amazing formation aerobatics will keep you on the edge of your seat. Piloted by highly decorated combat veteran pilotsperforming exciting precision close formation aerobatic routines demonstrating the cutting edge performance of the Trojan T28 warbird and the flying expertise acquired in formal military training, the Trojan Phlyers demonstrate high speed action with the roar of the big engines as they fly their historic aircraft rich in military history in a unique and thrilling performance and salute the veterans or our great nation and the men and women who continue to serve and protect us today.   Justin Lewis brings his World’s Smallest Jet, like that seen in the James Bond movie, amazes all in his FLS Microjet. Mike “Spanky” Gallaway, announcer for the famous Red Bull Air Races and other prestigious events, will have you jumping in excitement as he announces the show. Kate Kyer, also a Captain for UPS, brings the female touch to the show which also includes a variety of acrobatic aircraft and historic warbirds in aerobatics and formation flying.  The Russian Hind MI-24 Helicopter, Jan Collmer, Chet Kuhn, Andrew Wright, Flight of the Phoenix Escadrille, Texas Twisters, Falcon Flight 9 ship RV formation team, Michael Kennedy’s Vultee Valiant BT-13, P-51 demo...this is just a sampling of our exciting performers! Many exciting exhibits including the largest exhibit the US Air Force has including an F-16 Jet, and a huge Kid’s area plus much, much more!

THE Heart Of Texas Airshow takes off September 28^th in Waco, Texas at TSTC Waco Airport.  Debby Standefer, President of The Heart Of Texas Airshow, states “we are very exited to be hosted by Texas State Technical College in Waco, flying from their incredible airport, previously known as James Connally AFB, and helping TSTC show off their state of the art Aviation and Aerospace Division (they have a champion flight team of their own) as well as many of the departments and programs TSTC offers.” Waco is very focused on aviation with its own Waco Aviation Business Alliance. Many of these businesses will be participating in the event and we are proud to be able to bring attention to, and support, aviation in Waco.

The Airshow is proud to honor our military. While the festival will commemorate those who have served and are serving in our military services throughout, Opening Ceremonies at the start of the air show will be action packed including honor guards, fly-bys, skydivers and more!

While you are in town, be sure to enjoy all the fun and excitement that Waco & the Heart of Texas have to offer. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from strolling the beautiful Cameron Park to over 20 attractions and museums, as well as numerous shopping establishments and restaurants.

“Airshows have a tremendous impact on the public, the sponsors and the economy with the ability to reach all demographics and cross all lifestyles. We will provide strong economic generation to the Waco area that will grow through the years” Debby Standefer said.  The attendance this event garners not only locally, but from spectators throughout the state and from Dallas to Houston, gives us the ability to reach a wide range of people and to showcase TSTC and the city of Waco while at the same time becoming an important revenue source for the city through lodging, retail and food sales in town through the weekend.  Donations will be made to the TSTC Foundation for scholarships, the Veterans Airlift Command and volunteering non-profits.

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