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RV-8TORS - Combining high speed with tight formation aerobatics

Flying their remarkably fast Vans RV-8s with powerful smoke systems, the RV-8tors perform an exciting and memorable display. Over 6,000 of these affordable homebuilt aircraft are flying worldwide and they are now the most popular kit-built aircraft ever made.

RV-8tors

Combining close formation aerobatics with speeds up to 230 mph, the display makes large manoeuvres that fill the sky and leave big smoke trails. The pilots are Alister Kay, who has been a display pilot for 25 years and Andy Hill, a well known formation instructor, RV test pilot and an ex RAF Harrier QFI.

The RV-8tors provide a "BIG" display that is professional, enjoyable, yet very cost effective

G-WIZZ - The amazing 260HP Pitts S2S

Flown by Alister Kay

THE MATADORS

The Matadors are one of the Uniteed Kingdom's most dynamic aerobatic teams, featuring top British pilots: Paul Bonhomme and Steve Jones.

Matadors

The two pilots fly their planes in a variety of formation patterns. The display also includes some extreme manoeuvres including the crossovers, where Paul and Steve fly towards each other at a combined speed of 400mph.

The team began in 1994 as The Sukhoi Duo and was created with the aim of showcasing the Sukhoi aircraft as a truly spectacular demonstrator of both unlimited and formation aerobatics. They have performed all over the UK and Europe, and have toured China and Japan and the Middle East in the FAI World Grand Prix series: an aerobatic competition with solo and formation categories. The Matadors have scooped three gold and two silver medals in the formation category, including a Gold medal at the 2004 World Grand Prix in Al Ain, UAE.

The Matadors are available to fly either with a single aircraft or as a team of two, aiming to provide a spectacular demonstration of unlimited aerobatics to be enjoyed by aviation experts and first time spectators alike. The aircraft are available nationwide at airshows, village events, garden parties and weddings.