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2025 Civilian Airshow Acts

Rob Holland

Rob Holland is one of the most decorated and innovative aerobatic pilots and airshow performers in the world today. Flying the custom-built MXS-RH, a state-of-the-art, high-performance aerobatic aircraft designed by MX Aircraft, Rob delivers breathtaking and dynamic routines that thrill audiences across North America. The MXS-RH is crafted from advanced composite materials, making it exceptionally lightweight and maneuverable, allowing Rob to execute his signature gravity-defying maneuvers with unmatched precision. A record-setting competitor, Rob has won twelve consecutive U.S. National Aerobatic Championships, five World Freestyle Aerobatic Championships, and thirteen U.S. Freestyle Aerobatic Championships. In 2012, he was honored with the prestigious Art Scholl Award for Showmanship, the highest accolade in the airshow industry, solidifying his reputation as a trailblazer in modern aerobatics.
Rob’s journey began in New England, where he earned his pilot’s license as a teenager and quickly delved into aerobatics. Over the years, he built extensive flight experience as a corporate pilot, flight instructor, and operator of his own aerobatic flight school. Now in his 21st year as a full-time airshow pilot, Rob continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the air, developing groundbreaking maneuvers that redefine the sport.

Matt Younkin

Matt Younkin is a renowned airshow performer known for his one-of-a-kind aerobatic routines in the vintage Twin Beech 18, a classic aircraft not typically associated with aerobatic displays. Matt transforms the iconic Beechcraft into a dynamic aerial performer, defying expectations with loops, rolls, and low-altitude passes that showcase both the pilot’s skill and the airplane’s surprising agility. His signature act, often set to dramatic music and lighting effects during twilight shows, combines precision flying with a nostalgic homage to aviation’s golden age, earning him widespread acclaim and standing ovations at airshows across the country.

Carrying on the legacy of his father, legendary airshow performer Bobby Younkin, Matt brings a unique blend of technical expertise and showmanship to every performance. Having grown up immersed in aviation, Matt has developed a deep connection to the Twin Beech, making his routines as heartfelt as they are impressive. With over a decade of professional airshow experience, Matt’s ability to seamlessly blend vintage aircraft charm with cutting-edge aerobatics has made him a favorite among aviation enthusiasts and a standout figure in the airshow community.

Bob Carlton

Bob Carlton’s Foxjet is a unique and innovative aircraft that combines the sleek design of a high-performance sailplane with the power of a jet engine. Modified by Bob himself, the Foxjet is capable of executing graceful glider maneuvers alongside dynamic, jet-powered aerobatics. This combination allows for a performance that is both elegant and thrilling, with seamless transitions between silent soaring and roaring jet-powered climbs. The aircraft’s advanced design and engineering reflect Bob’s deep expertise and creative approach to pushing the boundaries of aviation.

With decades of experience and over 2,000 flight hours in a variety of aircraft, Bob Carlton is a seasoned and celebrated airshow performer. Known for his precision flying and groundbreaking routines, Bob has captivated audiences across the airshow circuit with his unique act. His Foxjet performance showcases loops, rolls, inverted passes, and low-level maneuvers, enhanced by dramatic smoke effects and choreographed music.

Mike Terfehr

Michael L. Terfehr joined the Fight Jets Inc team in 2018 as an additional PREMIER Jet Demonstration Pilot. Michael currently performs full aerobatic displays in the MiG 17F, MiG 15, CT-33 Silver Star (AKA T-33 Shooting Star), and L-39 Albatross throughout North America, Canada, and Central America.

Michael owns and operates through Fighter Jets Inc, his MiG-17F and L-39, based in Traverse City, Michigan, where he resides. Traverse City is an excellent base location for airshows across the Midwest and Canada!

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