Top Air Show Performer Kirby Chambliss to Headline 2013 Greenwood Lake Air Show

Online, August 1, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Excitement is building as the 5th annual Greenwood Lake Air Show prepares to take flight again Friday, August 16th - Sunday August 18th 2013. This year's air show promises to be the most thrilling show to date.

In the spotlight this year is Kirby Chambliss, a five-time U.S. national aerobatic champion named one of the top 15 aerobatic pilots in the country, Kirby was invited to compete in the first Red Bull Air Race events held in the early 2000ís. He is a two time Red Bull Air Race World Champion.

Appearing for the first at the Greenwood Lake Air Show, there will be a jet powered funny car driven by Jerry McCart. Powered by a jet engine commonly used on the F-5 Fighter, the jet powered funny car can produce over 12,000 hp and produces 4.6 gís of acceleration force. It burns fuel at a rate of 3 gallons per second. It has been clocked at over 284 mph in the 1/4 mile.

There will also be a demonstration of the FLS Microjet flown by Justin Lewis. The Microjet is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds smallest jet. At a weight of only 860 lbs and a folded wingspan of only 4 feet wide, its no wonder it holds that record. The Microjet is best known for its use in the classic James Bond 007 film "Octopussy".

Joining the lineup this year will be the Alabama Boys Comedy Team flown by Greg Koontz. The performance will feature a truck-top Landing in his Piper J3 Cub. In addition, Greg will perform aerobatics in his Extreme Decathlon.

Returning again to the air show this year is the crowd pleasing Iron Eagle Aerobatics team, flown by Bill Gordon and Billy Segalla. The Iron Eagle Aerobatic Team fly two high performance biplanes in perfect unison. Currently, they fly the tightest aerobatic formations in the air show industry.

A very rare P51-C model Mustang flown by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will perform fly bys on Saturday and Sunday.

Rounding out the lineup will feature air show great Gary Ward, Northeast Raiders Russian warbird team and Kevin Russo and his vintage SNJ warbird trainer.

There will be many displays and exhibits on the field, including the CAF Red Tail Squadron "Rise Above" exhibit, spotlighting its mission of educating particularly young people about the amazing history and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Each day from 12 until 5 p.m., aircraft will fill the skies, from formation flying to thrilling stunts, at an airfield that has its own share of unique history.

Greenwood Lake Airport is home to one of the last remaining examples of the Lockheed Constellation, a four-engine mainstay of passenger airline service in the 1940s and 50s. Nicknamed "Connie," the aircraft is part of a flying legacy that was the forerunner of today's jetliner passenger service.

During the heyday of neighboring Jungle Habitat, a Warner Brothers theme park of the 1970s, the airfield was known as Nairobi Airport and sported aircraft in zebra stripes. Today it serves as a key general aviation airport for the region.

Daily admission to the air show is $25 for adults, $15 for Vets and Seniors (65+), $10 for Children (4-12). Children under age 4 are admitted free of charge. Gates will open from 10am until 5pm.

Parking is ample and food vendors will be on hand for your dining pleasure. There is also a car show and live music on the field as well. Greenwood Lake Airport is located at 126 Airport Road in West Milford, NJ.

For more information on the air show and airport, visit http://www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/GreenwoodLakeAirShow or call 973-728-7721.