Raiders Sky Tales
Vidalia Airshow
The Raiders were called to fly for the Vidalia Onion Festival when the Blue Angels had to cancel for budgetary reasons. The town of Vidalia GA were great hosts and put on a great festival. The Raiders Provided a two ship teaser in the morning show and a three ship formation aerobatic act to close the show in the afternoon. On Saturday night the Raiders flew a three plane fly over during the National Anthem, Opening of the Concert for the Charlie Daniels Band.
Marty "Raider" Sheehan
The Raiders were called to fly for the Vidalia Onion Festival when the Blue Angels had to cancel for budgetary reasons. The town of Vidalia GA were great hosts and put on a great festival. The Raiders Provided a two ship teaser in the morning show and a three ship formation aerobatic act to close the show in the afternoon. On Saturday night the Raiders flew a three plane fly over during the National Anthem, Opening of the Concert for the Charlie Daniels Band.
Marty "Raider" Sheehan
Vialdia Airshow
Even with overcast and questionable weather, the Raider's had an amazing time at the Vidalia Onion Festival Airshow! We enjoyed meeting all of our new fans after our performances each day. One of my favorite things from this weekend was the pig roast for the performers, it was some of the best barbecue I've ever had! We also had the chance to see the Charlie Daniels Band perform Saturday Night. It was a great show and we enjoyed meeting more fans who saw us during the day. The Vidalia Onion Festival was the only airshow that we've been to where they sent us home with fresh produce (Vidalia Onions)! We love the people of Vidalia and those Vidalia Onions!
Steve "Ginger" Hoffman
Raider 7
Sun N Fun
The Raiders performed for the First time ever at the Sun N Fun Aviation Expo in Lake Land Fl. The Raiders Provided a two Ship Night Formation Aerobatic Act that garnered rave reviews from the crowd and fellow airshow performers. Marty "Raider" Sheehan said that the team was really pleased by all the positive feed back their night act received. The Raiders flew both Friday and Saturday night shows displaying their flaming aircraft while executing precision tight formation aerobatics at night.
Sun N Fun, Lakeland FL
This was my first time ever going to Sun 'n Fun, and the Raiders first time performing there. Austin and I drove down our Whelen support truck down to Lakeland. We performed at both of the night shows. I had the pleasure of announcing during our night performance in front of so many dedicated flying enthusiast and airshow fans. We had a blast driving around our truck and flying at night with all the Whelen lights illuminating the night sky. We also got the chance to meet some of our new sponsors at Bright Line Bags and Vedalo HD and see their revolutionary products! It was nice catching up with some of our other sponsors in their booths like Whelen Engineering and Pops Leather as well. The long drive down to Florida from New Jersey was definitely worth it to show off our new Whelen truck, and partake in such a great Airshow. It was a week full of SUN and great weather, and a lot of FUN meeting new fans and friends!
Steve Hoffman
Raider 7
Thunder In The Valley, Columbus GA
My favorite thing about the Columbus Georgia Airshow was when we got to circle the jumper with the American Flag before our teaser routine! It was fun signing autographs after the show at the airshow's sponsor tents. The crew at the airshow was very helpful and friendly. The Raiders were glad to a part of this show.
Steve "Ginger" Hoffman
My favorite thing about the Columbus Georgia Airshow was when we got to circle the jumper with the American Flag before our teaser routine! It was fun signing autographs after the show at the airshow's sponsor tents. The crew at the airshow was very helpful and friendly. The Raiders were glad to a part of this show.
Steve "Ginger" Hoffman
Columbus GA
The Raiders performed their first show of the year at the THUNDER IN THE VALLEY AIRSHOW in Columbus Ga. The Raiders first venture into Georgia was a great time. The hosts of the show were awesome! The food and hospitality were top notch. The Raiders flew twice a day and once each night displaying their amazing flaming aircraft. Great show and Great People.
Marty "Raider" Sheehan
Marty "Raider" Sheehan
GREAT REVIEW
The Raiders Demo Team were a great attraction for our 2013 Air Show. We continue to get great reviews from the public. You and your team were a joy to work with.
Marty,
The Raiders Demo Team were a great attraction for our 2013 Air Show. We continue to get great reviews from the public. You and your team were a joy to work with.
Thank you, again!
Phaedra
Phaedra Childers, Event Coordinator
Thunder in the Valley Air Show
Columbus, GA 31904
Columbus, GA 31904
So far the Raiders have started the Season with two Great Performances at Thunder in the Valley in Columbus, Georgia and they are headed home after the Sun-n-Fun Fly at Lakeland, Florida. I will be posting new pictures and stories from the Pilots. Stay Tuned...
