Air Show, Miramar, San Diego, California, United States

Attractions
Before the Second World War, air shows were associated with long distance air races, ten lasting many days and covering thousands miles. While the Reno Air Races keep this tradition alive, most air shows today primarily feature a series aerial demos short duration.
Most air shows will feature warbirds, aerobatics, and demonstrations modern military aircraft, and many air shows fer a variety other aeronautical attractions as well, such as wing-walking, radio-controlled aircraft, water/slurry drops from firefighting aircraft, simulated helicopter rescues and sky diving.
Specialist aerobatic aircraft have powerful piston engines, light weight and big control surfaces, making them capable very high roll rates and accelerations. A skilled pilot will be able to climb vertically, perform very tight turns, tumble his aircraft end-over-end and perform manoeuvres during loops.