Pilot Bio
Ed Hamill
Simply put, I love family and I love aviation. From my private pilot license to flying fighter jets in the Air Force to flying a biplane in airshows, I do love aviation. With my wife, son, and daughter by my side, family is the foundation of our success and of this great country of ours.
I am a husband, a father and a fighter pilot and an airshow pilot. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to fly airplanes. I don't deserve it and it isn't my right. I set goals and worked hard. More importantly, I am blessed to be surrounded by good people. Surround yourself with good people. Family and pilots are a good start!
My flying started in a Beechcraft Sundowner, learning how to be a private pilot. Next step was Air Force pilot training and the T-37 and T-38. After two operational tours flying the F-16 in Korea and Germany, then back to the states, instructing in the F-16 and learning aerobatics in a biplane. With Sean as my mentor, and competitions as well as airshows, I learned how to skydance and share this passion of flight with audiences across North America.
Next came a seven year partnership with a major sponsor, performing all across America for over 45 million people. My team experienced all types of airshow venues from a few thousand to a couple million people. We represented our brand, delivered ROI, and my family came along for the ride. What a great chapter in our lives. Now that I have retired from the military after 30 years, we are ready to embark on another airshow chapter. Please contact us if you want to be a part of our next great chapter of aviation.
USAF Colonel (retired), with 30 years of service and 2,200 F-16 flying hours, including combat time.
Ed started flying competition and airshow aerobatics in 1999. Since then, Ed has safely completed over 400 performances all across North America.
From 2003-09, Ed performed full time on the North American airshow circuit, while instructing in the F-16 part time at Luke AFB, AZ.
Ed currently flies for a major airline as a First Officer in the Airbus 319, 320 and 321.
Ed maintains his airshow qualifications while evaluating and mentoring up and coming airshow pilots. With the right partner, the next airshow chapter is right around the corner..
