Aarron Deliu is an Australian professional aerobatic pilot, international airshow performer, and commercial business jet pilot, with a passion for aviation that began at the age of 14, By 15, he achieved his first solo flight in a glider and transitioned to powered aircraft by the time he was 16.

He is the current reigning Air Masters Cup Series Champion, an international freestyle aerobatic competition, and the current Sky Grand Prix Champion, an air race aerobatic hybrid international competition. Aarron’s key accomplishments also include being the former Australian Unlimited Aerobatics Champion, Australian Freestyle Aerobatics Champion, International Danube Cup Champion, and qualifying as a Red Bull Air Race Rookie.

In 2022, Aarron made history by achieving the highest placement ever for an Australian in both the unlimited and freestyle categories at the World Aerobatics Championship.

Aarron is an experienced multidimensional international aviator whose skillset spans from high performance aerobatic aircraft, business jets, gliders, helicopters, seaplanes, to fighter jets with the versatility to operate across numerous countries. Basically, Aarron literally can fly anything…

He captivates audiences with his charismatic personality and awe-inspiring aerobatic performances. His high energy, adrenaline filled airshows are action packed displays of precision and skill, adding an international flair to the breathtaking maneuvers and dynamic, interactive flying. Each performance delivers excitement and exhilaration to spectators of all ages.

Now residing in the United States, Aarron continues to compete in international aerobatic and air race competitions, flies business jets globally and performs his high adrenaline interactive air shows and extraordinary special projects around the world.

Warbird Thunder Airshows provides an a 12-minute airshow performance featuring the North American SNJ Texan, a former WWII Navy Advanced Training Aircraft.

Two SNJs performing beautiful formation aerobatics offers a great spectator experience due to the aircraft’s large physical size, beautiful radial engine sound, and the fantastic smoke presentation.

The SNJ was nicknamed “Ol Growler” because of its distinct deep and throaty roar – nothing else sounds like it. Warbird Thunder’s formation aerobatic routine is fast paced and entertaining. The two aircraft perform formation loops, aileron rolls, barrel rolls, and Cuban Eights, but also separate bringing more excitement with opposing aerobatics before rejoining for the final maneuvers.

Farmingdale State College Flying Rams will fly five of their 22 college-owned aircraft in a show opening fly-by and racetrack flight path over air show center. This year’s performers are all recent graduates who are now employed by the college, working as Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) and building the necessary hours for them to go to airlines.

The Farmingdale State College Aviation Center is a unique part of the SUNY system and is located only 8 miles from Air Show Center. Farmingdale awards a BS in Aeronautical Science, Professional Pilot, or Aviation Administration. The flight program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International and flies its own fleet of aircraft.

Pictured from left to right: John Schneider, Sean Fromann, Matthew Schweit, John McNeur, Christopher Cercone, Brianna Rogati

History flies this Memorial Day weekend as the American Airpower Museum Warbirds once again take to the skies over Jones Beach! In a salute to our veterans and our very own Long Island residents’ historic role in the Nations Arsenal of Democracy, the museum’s Legends of Airpower flight will perform its pass and review to the delight of the air show crowd. The Warbird performance will conclude with a precision aerobatic demonstration of one of the museum’s legendary WWII Fighters, honoring our Air Force’s Heritage and all those who have served, past and present!

The American Airpower Museum will be open all Memorial Day weekend so you can see these legends of American Airpower up close on our flight line! For more information, be sure to go to www.americanairpowermuseum.org or call us at 631-293-6398. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for up-to-date news!

The American Airpower Museum Warbirds’ air show performance is made possible by support from:

Cockpit USA – Made in the USA Aviation and Heritage Apparel (www.cockpitusa.com) and Newsday – Your eye on Long Island.

David was only 14 years old when the flying bug hit him, and he began taking lessons at a small airport on Long Island. On his 16th birthday he took his first solo flight. At 17, he started aerobatics without any training before he even had his pilot’s license. That speedy ascent is literally and figuratively what David Windmiller is all about.

Now 48, David still soars in his own rarified atmosphere. Ever since his first air show appearance in 1991, Windmiller’s popularity has been rising year after year—turning more and more eyes to the skies, anxious to see what he comes up with next.

When he takes off in the world’s #1 aircraft for aerobatics, the Zivko Edge 540, David thrills spectators with seemingly impossible feats that keep his peers and his fans in awe. Equipped with a custom built project engine of Teledyne, thrust to weight ratio over 1:1, Windmiller’s plane has a tremendous amount of power to perform aerobatics. Combined with the piloting expertise and fearless exploits of Windmiller himself, the result is one of the greatest shows off earth.

Windmiller’s years of experience include flying aerobatic competitions in the category of unlimited (the toughest of all) since 1994. In 1999 he earned a spot on the United States Aerobatic Team. During his three years as a valued team member, David flew in the 2000 World Championship in France, finishing fourth in freestyle competition.

A resident of Melville on Long Island, New York, Windmiller is based out of Republic Airport in Farmingdale and sponsored by “The Waterfiller” personal water purification system.

Besides being a daredevil, David’s feet are firmly planted on the ground. He is in the real estate business, married to a native New Yorker who fortunately supports his flying addiction, and is the proud father of five great children.

Photo by LSB Photography