Rexburg
Air Show

David lives in Beaumont, Alberta with his wife Caroline. David’s day job is running a business marketing software and providing consulting services for the construction design community.

David trained for his pilot’s license in the last Fleet Canuck in the Edmonton Flying Club fleet (C-FEOH) in 1985. Later that year, he immediately acquired a Harvard endorsement flying his father’s Harvard; the same aircraft he now owns.

In 2007, he purchased a Yak-52 aircraft to fly competition aerobatics, winning first place in Sportsman’s category in 2009 – his first contest.

David is now a commercial pilot with an IFR rating.

Drew lives in Ponoka, Alberta with his wife, Wendy, and his faithful companion, Knuckles. Drew’s love of aviation guided him into his second career and is now a professional pilot.

His piloting career has given him the opportunity to fly corporate airplanes in Western Canada, pilot warbirds in Hawaii, perform at Airshows, and, currently, providing hail suppression services in Alberta during the summer and rain enhancement services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Winter.

Drew purchased his first airplane, a Fleet Canuck, with his brother, David, in 2000 and obtained his private pilot license in the Canuck in 2002. After purchasing his Harvard in 2006 Drew furthered his career in aviation by obtaining his Commercial Pilot License, in his Harvard, in 2008 and has since accumulated over 3,000 hours in 30 different airplane types. More recently, Drew has become and ACE (Aerobatic Competency Evaluator), evaluating other airshow professionals.

Bob’s interest in airplanes and aviation started at a young age and was inspired by his dad. His first exposure to aerobatics was a weekend camping trip to the Antique Association Fly In held at Ottumwa, Iowa around 1968 where he saw Art Scholl demonstrate high-performance aerobatics to the amazement of all. Little did he realize then that one day he’d be doing the same things!

Bob got his private license at age 18, right after graduating from high school. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Missouri. Working in the field of data storage, he is a named inventor on 14 patents in magnetic and optical recording. He retired from his position as Chief Technologist at Seagate Technology in 2016.

Bob was an active competitor in aerobatics from 1985 to 2017. He is fast approaching 6000 hours of flying time, more than half of which is aerobatic.

In January 2000, Bob was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. He went through rounds of chemotherapy in his battle with Leukemia and is now enjoying an extended remission. The experience was tough on him and his family but did not derail his long-term dream. Bob’s incredibly supportive wife Pam is also a pilot. She and Bob have raised 2 sons, Ted, and Sam.

In 2002, he flew at the World Championships in Murska – Sobota, Slovenia where he finished 4th overall out of 56 world-class pilots representing the likes of Russia, France, Great Britain, RSA, and others. He was the highest scoring US Pilot at the 2002 AWAC and served as team captain. He achieved his lifelong goal of flying for the US team in Unlimited in 2017 in South Africa, having progressed from the entry level to the Unlimited level over 32 years.

Bob started the transition from competition aerobatics to airshow aerobatics in 2015 and progressed rapidly through the airshow levels, reaching the unrestricted surface level rating in 2018. He has flown in shows of all sizes, across the US and Canada, and has performed with the Blue Angels, the Thunderbirds, and the Snowbirds along with the biggest names in the airshow world. He’s thrilled to be here performing today for you!

Lee Lauderback, EAA Warbirds of America 2013 Hall of Fame inductee and 2019 Florida Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, is President and CEO of Stallion 51 Corporation located at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport, Florida. Since 1987, Stallion 51’s innovative and comprehensive curriculums have instructed thousands of pilots on the correct and safe methods of flying both the legendary P-51 Mustang and the historic T-6 Texan.

Lee has been the chief flight instructor since Stallion 51’s inception in 1987; amassing over 22,250 + flight hours in all types of aircraft including 10,150 + hours in the Mustang making him the highest time P-51 pilot in history. He is a certified single and multi-engine flight and ground instructor, holds an Airline Transport Pilot certification as well as instrument, helicopter and glider ratings.

His expertise and vast experience in both corporate and private aviation has earned him the distinction of being an FAA Specialty Aircraft Examiner. Lee is often called upon to flight test various Vintage aircraft, helicopters and Turbojets before they are accepted.

Jim Tobul is the man behind the stick in “Korean War Hero,” but rather than the owner, he considers himself more the caretaker of this beautiful warbird and her storied history. An avid pilot for over 40 years, Jim takes great pride in carrying the legacy of the veteran Corsair to airshows all over North America. He lives in Jackson, WY.

Jim began flying at the age of 9 years old flying his dad’s Stinson 108 and acquired his pilot’s license in the mid ‘70’s. His dad purchased a 1943 North American SNJ-4 in 1980 and Jim started to fly that plane in 1981. Since that time, Jim has flown many different Warbirds such as the B-25, T-28, L-5, B-17, P-51, F-18 Super Hornet, PBY-5 and others.

Currently, Jim flies his Mitsubishi MU-2 Solitaire all over the US and has flown this type since 1987.

John started out life in sunny Chino, California. Riding his bike on the ramp and building model airplanes. It’s not very surprising he’d fall in love with aviation at an early age. At the age of 10 the Muszala family relocated to Idaho Falls, ID. By the age of 17 John was learning to fly in a Cessna 140.

His first solo flight was accompanied by two USAF C-130s training at KIDA. John sitting at the end in his little 140 with two giant C-130s right behind him on the taxiway. No pressure for a first solo flight. By the age of 19 John was checked out in the AT-6 and by 22 he soloed the P-51 Mustang for the first time. He also completed his A&P license that same year. By the age of 23 John was flying the A1E Skyraider out of Gillespie Field, CA. preforming in airshows and private events up and down the California coast.

John’s goal was to learn from others. He spent a lot of time away from home learning from experts, this has been instrumental in his life and education. John is now an accomplished commercial pilot and has flown many different types of historic aircraft. John is also among the handful of people to have flown the P-51 Mustang Series.

He like his father competed in the Reno National Air Races in 2017, and is one of the very few pilots to race in the Unlimited Class. His passion for aviation and restoration burns bright.