The Air Combat Command F-16 Viper Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers to showcase the Air Force's premier multi-role fighters' unique capabilities, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, also known as the Viper.
The team also works with the U.S. Air Force's Heritage Flight Foundation to create a unique demonstration that features modern fighters along with warbirds in a dramatic display of airpower history. The Viper Demonstration team exhibits the USAF's professional qualities in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft.
Having had a chance to speak to the Viper Demo Teams pilots and crew at the various air shows is an additional experience that's well worth the time. They are more than happy to answer any and all questions put to them. It is undeniable they enjoy what they do and are more than willing to sharing their joy of aviation with the public.
2022 New Orleans Airshow
NAS JRB New Orleans
Pilot: Capt. Aimee ‘Rebel’ Fiedler
Viper Showtime! U.S. Air Force Capt. Aimee ‘Rebel’ Fiedler and Viper Demo Team take flight at NAS New Orleans.
Capt. Aimee ‘Rebel’ Fiedler is the 2022 Viper demonstration pilot and team commander with more than 2,000 flying hours combined in her six years of military service and prior experience as a civilian flight instructor. Capt. Fiedler demonstrates the combat capabilities of one of the U.S. Air Force's premier multi-role fighter aircraft, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, also known as the “Viper.”
“Rebel” with the afterburner lit brings the Viper to show center for a high speed pass at NAS New Orleans.
The Vipers Climb rate on display, with a high thrust-to-weight ratio the F-16 reportedly manages 50,000 feet per minute.
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in combat.
F-16 in a tight minimal radius turn with afterburner.
The F-16 light weight fuselage is achieved without reducing its strength. With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to nine G's -- nine times the force of gravity -- which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft.
2018 Wings Over Houston Airshow
Houston, Texas
Pilot: Major John “Rain” Waters
2020 Wings Over Houston Airshow
Ellington Field Houston, Texas
Pilot: Major Garret “Toro” Schmitz
