Jim Peitz

Jim is from Pierre, SD where his father taught him to fly in the 1970’s. He began teaching himself aerobatics in 1992, and has since amassed more than 20,000 incident-free hours in over 100 aircraft types! Flying his certified aerobatic F33C Beechcraft Bonanza, he delivers an amazing demonstration that will leave all who see it completely mesmerized. The specialized Bonanza is capable of a wide range of aerobatic maneuvers, including loops, point rolls, barrel rolls, snap rolls, Cuban eights and hammerheads.

He is the recipient of the most prestigious award in the air show industry, the International Council of Air Shows Sword of Excellence. Jim believes that aviation is one of the greatest freedoms we enjoy in this country, and nobody probably enjoys it more than Jim does. 

*Performers are subject to change without notice

PEITZ’S BEECHCRAFT F33C BONANZA

Powerplant: Continental IO-550-300 HP
Propeller: Three Blade Hartzell Sabre
Empty Weight: 2300 lbs
Gross Weight:  Aerobatic / 2800 lbs
Normal Cruise: 168 kts
Max Speed: 200 kts
Useful Load: Utility / 1100 lbs – Aerobatic / 500 lbs
Max “G”: +6 / -3 Gs