More Than a Dozen Aerobatic Performers And Champions Take To The Skies Over Daytona Beach, FL In October

The world-renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will join an action-packed weekend of aerial performances by more than 40 aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean at Embry-Riddle’s Wings &  Waves Air Show on Oct. 11-12, 2014, in Daytona Beach, FL.

The air show begins at 11:30 a.m. daily on the shore in front of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. The event is free and open to the public.

Numerous Embry-Riddle alumni are scheduled to participate, including three Embry-Riddle 2011 Worldwide graduates as lead pilots of the Thunderbirds, GEICO Skytyper lead solo pilot Steve Salmirs and Quick Silver P-51 Mustang pilot Scott “Scooter” Yoak along with Embry-Riddle sponsored aerobatic performer Matt Chapman.

“Embry-Riddle’s Wings & Waves is more than your average air show,” said Embry-Riddle President Dr. John P. Johnson. “It’s a celebration of our students, the community we call home and a deep-rooted love of aviation. This year is especially exciting as we are proud of the Embry-Riddle graduates in the show.”

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FMI: www.wingsandwaves.com