Sask. stunt pilot ready to perform close to home

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Since getting involved in stunt flying, he’s been doing shows as far away as Oregon, Vancouver and Yellow Knife.

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“I’ve never had a show this close before,” said Trischuk.

He said besides tricks and stunts, the show will also have a historic element.

“It’s gonna be a great gathering of Second World War airplanes,” Trischuk said, listing a B25 and B17, both antique, as planes that people will be able to check out.

He said the airport was originally built as a training base for cadets from all over the world who were brought to Saskatchewan to be trained before going off to war.

 “There’s a bit of an antique trainer theme to it because it’s a bit of a celebration of the training that was done during the Second World War at the Prince Albert airport,” said Trischuk.

Although being a stunt pilot might not be every kids’ dream, Trischuk said it really is something he’s always wanted to do.

“I was that kid trying to make parachutes out of garbage bags and throwing them off the roof of the barn and making kites and stuff,” said Trischuk.

He started hang-gliding at age 17 but soon realized flying down the straight and narrow wasn’t for him. As soon as he could, he began working towards trick flying.

Doing shows was the next step.

 “My passion is aerobatic flying and this is a great way for me to share that with the people,” said Trischuk. “I really wish I could take everyone in the cockpit with me, but I can’t but by doing this it’s my way of sharing it, it’s cool to be able to share.”

Trischuk said he’ll be flying two different planes. People can look forward to viewing a number of tricks including loops, rolls, hammerheads and flying upside down and backwards.

Trischuk was featured on AIRSHOW, a TV show on the Discovery Channel, which followed him as he began his career stunt flying over the past two summers. The show, which he said has been a great experience, has aired in over 100 countries. For more on Trischuk, visit his website.

A wristband for the three-day show is $20 or you can pay a reduced rate if you only attend certain days. For more information on attractions and pricing, visit the Air Show website. 

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, July 14:
Gates open at 1 p.m.
– Static displays available for viewing 
– B17g and B25j will be available for tours and rides 
– Stefan Trischuk will be performing aerobatic demonstration in the late afternoon (time TBD) 
Gates close at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15:
Gates open at 1 p.m.
– Static displays available for viewing 
– B17g and B25j will be available for tours 
–Snowbird / CF-18 Demonstration team perform 6 p.m.
– Gates close at completion of Snowbird / CF-18 show

Thursday, July 16:
Gates open at 1 p.m.
– Static displays available for viewing 
– B17g and B25j will be available for tours and rides 
– Stefan Trischuk will be performing aerobatic demonstration in the late afternoon (time TBD) 
Gates close at 7:30 p.m.

asoloducha@jpbg.ca

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