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Each year, the International Council
of Air Shows presents the Art Scholl Showmanship Award
to the air show act that best exemplifies the qualities
of showmanship demonstrated by Art Scholl.
Art Scholl was killed while filming a
flying sequence for the movie “Top Gun” off
the California coast on September 16, 1985. Art was a
renowned pilot and consummate air show performer. He flew
his Penzoil Chipmunk aircraft before an estimated audience
of 80 million people over 20 years and appeared in more
than 200 motion picture features, documentaries and television
commercials.
His exacting, exciting and always entertaining
performances were a reflection of the best in our air
show industry. He was a dedicated professional who practiced
tirelessly to get the most from himself and his airplane.
His unique blend of pilot skills and showmanship always
left audiences wanting more. Throughout his career, he
set a standard by which all other air show performers
have since been measured.
The list of past recipients includes the
names of our industry’s finest performers and is,
by itself, a fitting tribute to Art.
Art Scholl
Showmanship Award Recipients:
1986
Jimmy Franklin
1987
Canadian Forces Snowbirds
1988
Craig Hosking
1989
Bob Hoover
1990
Johnny Kazian
1991
Leo Loudenslager
1992
Sean D. Tucker
1993
French Connection Air Shows
1994
Danny Clisham
1995
The Red Baron Squadron |
1996
Les Shockley
1997
Wayne Handley
1998
Julie Clark
1999
Jimmy Franklin
2000
John Mohr
2001
Tora Tora Tora
2002
Jim LeRoy
2003
Rich Gibson
2004
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Bill
Barber Award for Showmanship
Each year, since 1986, the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship
has been presented to an outstanding performer in the
industry.
Bill Barber, a famed air show pilot and entertainer had
a regal bearing amidst enormous skill and kindness. Bill
performed many different acts in a wide variety of aircraft,
often times at the same air show. He once performed 14
different air show acts during a two-day show, which prompted
one aviation writer to dub him "Aerobatic Flying's
Renaissance Man" and another, "The One-Man Air
Show."
Bill had a deep and demonstrated understanding of the
entertainment aspects of the air show business. His energy,
talent, friendly demeanor, and approachability endeared
him to air show fans and air show pilots alike.
This award is given to the performer who emulates the
qualities of this great pioneer, while also being know
as a great artist in their own right. The list of recipients
represents the very best in the air show industry.
Bill
Barber Award for Showmanship Recipients:
1987
The French Connection
1988
No Recipent
1989
Jimmy Franklin
1990
Leo Loudenslager
1991
Julie Clark
1992
Sean Tucker
1993
The Red Baron Squadron
1994
Bob &
Annette Hosking
1995
Bob Hoover |
1996
Wayne Handley
1997
Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes
1998
Patty Wagstaff
1999
Dan Buchanon
2000
John Mohr
2001
Northern Lights Aerobatic Team
2002
Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
2003
Jim LeRoy
2004
Bobby Younkin
2005
Kent Pietsch
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