The show will feature many aerobatic acts, military aircraft, commercial aircraft and fly-bys. The Horizon Blue Aerobatic Team and Firebirds Solo Aerobatic aircraft will perform both days. Michael Hunter, the only insulin dependent diabetic pilot will perform his "Flight For Diabetes" and be available for autographs. Many static display aircraft, including helicopters from our own Ohio National Guard, C-130’s from the USAF 910th AW Reserve and 179th AW will be on hand for a first hand look. The C-130 Hercules from the 179th AW from Mansfield, OH will also perform a tac demo both days.

This year’s sponsors are ACME, Discount Drug Mart, Papa John’s Pizza, Castle Aviation, WONE, WAKR, WQMX, WKYC TV3, Coca-Cola, Gasser & Son Jewelers and Goodyear. Presale tickets will be available from all ACME stores, Discount Drug Marts, The Dusty Armadillo, 356th Fighter Group Restaurant and the MAPS Air Museum starting May 27th. Presale prices for adults is $10 and children (6-12) are $6. Children 5 and under are FREE with an empty Coca-Cola Product can.

Gates will open both days at 8:30AM. The show will run from 10:00AM to 5:00PM each day. The air show, which is the third largest in the State and draws approximately 40,000 visitors. The airshow recently was awarded honors at the "Zenith Awards" as the "Best Event in Summit County" two years in a row.

Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Joe Chevraux at the MAPS Air Museum. This family event is a great way to place your business in front of the community. He may be reached at 330 896-6332 in Akron or 330 494-3577 in the Canton area.

The MAPS Air Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit museum dedicated to preserving historic military aircraft, aviation artifacts and history education.