EAA AirVenture 2018: Night Airshow Magic

The sights and performances of this year's night airshow.

A long exposure captures the drama of the aerial display.
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The AirVenture Night Airshow was a magical spectacle, featuring airplanes adorned with lights and fireworks, accompanied by music and sound effects.
  • A prominent and innovative element of the show was an intricately programmed drone swarm display, forming various light patterns, including patriotic symbols and the "EAA" logo.
  • Other highlights included a "wall of fire" as the show's climax, a patriotic parachuting flag display, and an aerial ballet performance by veteran pilot Gene Soucy.
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Fireworks Disply

Another look, this time at the fireworks launched by EAA as part of the tightly choreographed show.

Photo by Jim Koepnick

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