Thu, Jan 07, 2010
John Klatt is a man who truly lives and breathes
aviation. As the pilot for John Klatt Airshows, he travels
across the country bringing stunning aerobatic performances to
aviation enthusiasts and aerobatic experts alike. Flying for
over 23 years with over 13,000 hours of flight time, Klatt took an
interest in flying shortly after high school.
After discovering the Air National Guard while a student at the
University of Minnesota, Klatt joined the ANG pilot training
program where he earned his wings at the Air Force in Texas. Now
assigned to the Air Guard in Minnesota, as part of the 148th
fighter wing of the Duluth Air National Guard, Klatt flies both the
C-130 Hercules and the F-16 when not performing aerobatics on the
weekends.
Continually seeking to improve his skills and further his
expertise as a pilot, Klatt began to train and participate in
aerobatic contests across the country. Drawn by the high-level
of concentration and mental stamina, Klatt quickly became
passionate about aerobatic performance. After teaming up with the
Air National Guard, Klatt formed the John Klatt Airshows offering
the opportunity to both share his love of aviation and his love of
the benefits and opportunities afforded by the Air Guard for
aviation enthusiasts.
Today, Klatt performs in the Staudacher S-300D. Handcrafted
by John Staudacher in Bay City, Michigan, no two aircraft are
exactly alike, with each frame being tweaked to match the exact
specifications and needs of the pilot. Designed to withstand
more than +/- 20 G’s, the Staudacher S-300D can handle twice
the load of the F-16 “Fighting Falcon” that Klatt flies
while serving the Air Guard.
When not performing or serving on behalf of the Air Guard, Klatt
serves as first officer with a major U.S. commercial airline. Join
Aero-TV as John Klatt describes his experience finally performing
at the world renowned EAA AirVenture.
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