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THE PLANE
 1956 de Havilland
Chipmunk
Originally
designed as a trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force, the 1956
de Havilland Chipmunk has been specifically modified for air show
aerobatics. Nearly 3,000 man-hours over a two-year period were
spent on developing the SkyDancer as finest example of a Super
Chipmunk. It now boasts a cruising speed of 150 mph, and a range
of more than 500 miles. It climbs at a rate of 2,500/minute.
The SkyDancer is powered
by a highly modified Lycoming 10-540 engine and is rated at over
380 + horsepower. It is propelled by a three-bladed wooden
laminate propeller.
http://www.oregonaeroskydancer.com
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A love affair with flight began in 1958 for twelve-year old
Steve Oliver when his father took him flying in his Piper
Vagabond from the grass airstrip on their farm. By the time he
was 17, Steve was enrolled in aeromechanics school in Kansa City
and was actively taking flying lessons. In a mere 11 months,
Steve earned commercial and instructor ratings and performed his
first air show act. He currently holds an Airline Transport
Pilot (ATP) rating. Steve has flown sailplanes, helicopters and
seaplanes. He is a single and multi-engine flight instructor and
an Aerobatic Competency Evaluator (ACE), and hold a ground level
aerobatic waiver.
