Matt Younkin

Matt Younkin’s Beech 18 performance is likely the most unusual act on the air show circuit today. The Beech 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight; however that doesn’t make it incapable of doing just that.

The performance is almost a mirror image of the one his father, Bobby, pioneered and flew for more than 15 years. It begins with a roll on takeoff, followed by a series of Cuban eights, point-rolls, and even a loop. The conclusion is a dirty pass that’s dubbed the “Elephant Waltz,” in which Matt rocks the huge transport’s wings more than 90 degrees, with the landing gear and flaps extended!

*Performers are subject to change without notice

Younkin’s Beech 18