Fri, Oct 21, 2011
Jet Team Changes Names, Acquires Seventh Military Aircraft
Heavy Metal Jet Team, the six-ship aerobatic civilian-owned jet
team, on Wednesday announced an immediate name change for the team
to Black Diamond Jet Team and the acquisition of a seventh
aircraft. The change reflects the continual growth of the team and
desire to take it into new and bigger directions. The pilots,
support staff, and sponsor ... United Bank Card, Inc. (UBC) ...
remain unchanged.
Jerry "Jive" Kerby
The Black Diamond Jet Team will add another MiG-17 aircraft to
their 2012 season roster as an Opposing Solo, enabling the team to
present a more uniform flying show. The seven-ship,
high-performance jet aerobatics will be inclusive of the five L-39s
and MiG-17 currently being displayed.
“Our amazing team is growing. Our performance,
capabilities, pilots, crew and aircraft are all exceeding
expectations. As we close out the 2011 season and begin
preparations for our seven ship act in 2012, we wanted a team name
that reflected skill, challenge and expertise. This is why we
selected the Black Diamond Jet Team.” said Lead Pilot Lt.
Colonel Jerry “Jive” Kerby, USAF (Ret.).
“Black Diamond Jet Team is bringing the same team members
and dedication to an exciting 2012 season that promises to
entertain air show fans throughout the country. United Bank Card is
very proud to continue our sponsorship of the Black Diamond Jet
Team,” said Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of UBC who is
also the Right Wing pilot for the team. “We wanted our fans,
friends and members of our airshow family to see our name
transition during the airshow season. We wanted to say goodbye to
our old Heavy Metal Jet Team and usher in the new Black Diamond Jet
Team at an airshow performance and not during the
offseason.”
The two remaining 2011 shows for the Black Diamond Jet Team are
the Cocoa Beach Air Show, from November 5th - 6th in Cocoa Beach,
Florida, and the Stuart Air Show, from November 11th - 12th in
Stuart, Florida. The 2012 season schedule for the team will be
released in December during the annual International Council of Air
Shows (ICAS) Convention in Las Vegas, NV.
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