A high-octane air show is coming to Taino Beach, Grand Bahama this weekend. The show featuring areobatic low-flying maneuvers is schedules to take place April 15-16.

Momentum and excitement build as the historic Grand Bahama Air Show nears. The air show, featuring aerobatic, low-flying maneuvers, is scheduled to take place, April 15-16, at Taino Beach on Grand Bahama. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, in conjunction with its partnership with Sun n' Fun, organizers of the second-largest aviation show in the world, are organizing the Grand Bahama Air Show.

According to John Walsh, air boss, Air Show producer and advisor, aviation enthusiasts and guests can expect to be dazzled during the two-hour show, which returns to Grand Bahama after more than 70 years. It commences at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

"The aerobatic show will be exhilarating from start to finish," said Walsh. "There will be lots of smoke from low-flying aircrafts conducting high-speed maneuvers ranging from simple to complex routines and featuring solo acts to precision-formed group performances. Captain Paul Schutten, one of several participating air show performers, said he is "excited and proud to be participating in the historic fly-in over beautiful Taino Beach".

"Expect to experience 10 minutes of adrenaline pumping activities from my colorful Super T-6 aircraft. Everything you can imagine, from low-flying, travelling straight up and straight down and lots of tumbles from upside down to
downside up will be performed," he said.

Plans are also underway to include a special appearance from one of The Bahamas' leading amphibious aircraft partners.

As part of the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival's opening on Friday, April 15, at 6 p.m., the organizers of the air show will showcase four airplanes as parachute jumpers conduct a special touch down on Taino Beach and then walk the parade with The Bahamas flag, during live singing of The Bahamas National Anthem.

Youngsters between the ages of eight and 17 years interested in a career in aviation will also have an opportunity to meet with pilots and other industry professionals, during a special seminar on Friday April 15, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The seminar will be held in the domestic terminal of the Grand Bahama Airport.

Tickets for the Grand Bahama Air Show are $10 per day and can be purchased daily at the door at Taino Beach. For more information, interested persons are asked to contact organizers at 350-8600 or visit the website www.bahamas.com.

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