Page 9 - Twin and Turbine June 2017

With the approach of summer, thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts begin to count down the days to the mother of all airshows: AirVenture Oshkosh. One performer whose show is a don’t-miss, 10 minutes of aerobatic artistry
combined with aggressive, edgy maneuvers is Kirby Chambliss. An aerobatic champion and Red Bull Air Race star, Chambliss will bring his signature flying style back to AirVenture this year, along with a few new jaw-dropping moves.
What airshow fans don’t typically see is businessman and owner-pilot Kirby Chambliss. To make those 10 minutes of outrageous flying happen requires a Rube Goldberg-like sequence of events that require organization, logistics and timing. One tool essential to the success of Team Chambliss is his 2005 Piper Meridian.
“When you own a racing team with a group of dedicated team members, you are constantly managing and making decisions. It’s a business and my life is much more than simply flying an airplane,” he said. “The Meridian allows me to be spend more time at home with my family.”
“What I enjoy most about performing at Oshkosh is that it’s not an average show. It’s an honor to y in front of so many of my own peers in aviation.”
– Kirby Chambliss
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