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Breitling Wingwalkers, the world’s only aerobatic formation wingwalking team, will bring their dare devil wingwalking stunts to the 10th edition of the Al Ain Aerobatic Show organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).
With over 27 years of specialty in display flying and over 2,500 different events performed globally, the much loved Breitling Wingwalkers will captivate visitors and residents alike with their breathtaking sequence of acrobatic manoeuvres and handstands while strapped to the top wings of the team’s beautiful Boeing Stearman biplanes.
“We are going full throttle for our 10th anniversary event,” said Sultan Al Muhairi, General Co-ordinator for Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2013. “With a fantastic line-up already of four elite military teams and seven daredevil pilots from three continents, we are pushing hard to ensure that we bring the adventure of flying to the everyday person. The Breitling Wingwalkers will bring glamour to a world-class line up of pilots and teams.”
The biplane manouevres include loops, rolls, stall turns and inverted flight while the aircraft is moving up to 150 mph and a ‘G’ force of up to 4G. The close co-ordination of the aircraft pilots and wingwalkers, along with a well-rehearsed routine and close formation flypasts, results in the dazzling aerobatics display. The team this year has new members performing for the first time in Arabia.
“This is Freya Paterson and Stella Guilding’s first time in the region and they are thrilled about wingwalking in Al Ain,” said the lead Breitling Wingwalker, Danielle ‘Bird’ Hughes, who has been wingwalking for seven years. “At the show, among other manoeuvres, our performance will also include the most difficult stunt ‘cockpit lady’ where we stand on one leg and hold on with arm in a balletic pose.”
The Breitling Wingwalkers is an all-woman team which adds glamour to the otherwise male-dominated show. Visitors will get a chance to talk to the wingwalkers and their pilots, David Barrell and Martyn Carrington, on ground and take pictures with them during the show.
Tickets for the 10th A Ain Aerobatic Show are available via Ticketmaster – the show’s official ticketing partner. General Admission Tickets bought in advance cost AED 40 for Adults and AED 20 for youths aged 12 years and under.
Tickets and the ‘FLY PASS’ - a two-for-one advantage deal which delivers entry to the 10th anniversary show and exciting benefits at four key attractions - can be bought online at www.ticketmaster.ae and via the toll free number, 80086823 or at the international number +9714 3662289.
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