Pilot in Command – Stefan Trischuk
photo by Carol Pilon
Stefan Trischuk is a passionate aviator with a love for all forms of flight. Stefan first became airborne in a simple hang glider when he was seventeen. Stefan soon discovered aerobatic aircraft and spent his twenties focused on aerobatic competitions and performing at air shows all across North America. He spent several years working as an Air Ambulance Captain in northern Canada and, currently works as an airline pilot for West Jet, flying the Boeing 737.
Stefan has flown thirty different types of aircraft ranging from an ultra light powered parachute to large jet airliners. His qualifications are extensive and include ATP licensing and he boasts an unrestricted aerobatic statement of competency for solo aerobatics, dogfight and formation aerobatics in several different types of aircraft.
Stefan has been featured on television and is very comfortable with doing publicity, media interviews and working with film crews. He maintains an infectious excitement for all forms of flight and loves to share his passion of aviation.
Pilot in Command – Melissa Burns
photo by Gopro Rex Pemberton
Melissa Dawn Burns born 22 June 1984.
Melissa is a professional aerobatic pilot, display skydiver and B.A.S.E. Jumper. In 2006, at 22 years old Melissa became the youngest female member of the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team in history. She placed 3rd overall in the 2015 World Aerobatic Championships after 10 years of competing at the Unlimited World Level. Melissa was named the Fastest Woman in the World at the World Champion Wingsuit B.A.S.E. Jumping Race in Norway in 2015 and has participated in numerous Skydiving World Records. She was also named as an inductee to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Chancellor’s Hall of Fame in 2015 in Prescott, AZ. Today she travels with her team performing in Airshow Displays for audiences worldwide.
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