04 RJ GRITTER Decathlon 2025 Wings Over Western Kentucky Sharp

Описание: Watch RJ Gritter push his iconic Bellanca Decathlon to the limits at the 2025 Wings Over Western Kentucky airshow in Madisonville, the first night show for the event.

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RJ’s performance is a masterclass in precision. Born into an aviation family, RJ actually developed his extreme aerobatic skills in the world of Radio-Control (RC) flying. He represented the U.S. in international championships and was the 2012 E-Fest Freestyle Champion before transitioning those "thumb skills" to the cockpit of this full-scale machine. When he isn't flying airshows, he applies his Aerospace Engineering degree to professional aircraft design.

Technical Specifications (N321RJ):

Pilot: RJ (Richard J.) Gritter

Aircraft: 1977 Bellanca 8KCAB Decathlon

Registration: N321RJ

Serial Number: 323-77

Engine: Lycoming AEIO-320 (150 HP) (Registry records sometimes list the 180HP AEIO-360)

Performance: Upgraded inverted fuel/oil systems for "outside" maneuvers

G-Limits: +6 / -5 Gs

Max Speed: 180 mph

In this video:

Low-level surface aerobatics.

High-visibility smoke-on maneuvers.

Graceful precision turns and vertical lines.

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