Gary Ward Aerobatics
Performer: Gary Ward Aerobatics
Type:Civilian, Aerobatic Giles 202 aircraft
About the Performer:
Gary Ward developed a keen interest in aviation as an early teenager and has been passionate about airplanes ever since. He soloed in a Piper J-3 at age of 16, earned his private pilot’s license the following year and has been active ever since. He has earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech and worked as an aircraft designer for the Cessna Aircraft Company. In between air shows, Gary now runs his own lumber company
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The Giles-202 was designed by Richard Giles to be an unlimited aerobatic airplane capable of withstanding in excess of plus or minus 10G’s. All structural components of the plane, with the exception of the landing gear and engine mounts, are of carbon-fiber constructions. At full power the G-202 exceeds 200 mph in level flight and is pushed 250 mph in dives. The aircraft is powered by a 180 hp Lycoming engine, has two seats and dual controls in the cockpit. |
