The United States Air Force's Air Combat Command has an impressive roster of demo teams. The F-22 Demo team was started in 2007 to give spectators a first-hand look at the Air Force's latest 5th generation fighter. The F-22 was designed as an air dominance platform with stealth, supercruise, extreme maneuverability, coupled with advanced integrated avionics. It is these capabilities that make the Raptor the Air Force's premier air superiority fighter. The first demo team pilot and team commander was Paul "Max" Moga. He presented the demonstration for the 2007 and 2008 seasons. After 2007 the F-22 demonstration became one of the most anticipated airshows acts on the circuit.
While the team can't demonstrate most of the fighter's capabilities, it is the extreme maneuverability that will leave you speechless. The F-22s ability to perform maneuvers like the Max vertical Climb, Pedal turn, Power Loop, and Tail Slide makes this fighter a show stopper. Any chance you get to experience an F-22 Demonstration, run, don't walk. I promise you a unique show as you have never seen before. If I hadn't seen the Raptors maneuvers with my own eyes, I would say they were impossible.
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Lakeland Linder International Airport, Florida
Pilot: Major Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson
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Pilot: Major Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson
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Pilot: Major Joshua “Cabo” Gunderson