Why Choose Galen Killam Airshows?
1
High-Flying Performances
Experience the rush of pure adrenaline with Galen Killam's jaw-dropping stunts.
2
Unforgettable Experience
Impress your audience and make your event stand out with our thrilling airshow performances.
3
Talented Pilot
Galen Killam's expertise and passion for aviation shine through in every airshow performance.
4
Commitment to Safety
We have a 100% safety record. Our committment is to consistently provide a safe enjoyable airshow experience for your audience.
Meet the pilot
Galen Killam
Galen has been flying for over 30 years in over 25 different airplanes. As an aerobatics performer, Galen holds a 250' SAC card. His flying is precise, fast-paced and exciting to watch utilizing both positive and negative G maneuvers. His experience comes from many years of competing in aerobatic competitions. He connects with everyone who watches him fly and shows them what they could easily accomplish. He greatly enjoys giving youth and young eagle rides to help them engage in aviation.
Meet the plane
- "Hammerhead"
His wife purchased his Van's RV-8 as a Christmas present so he could further his love of flying. The plane is named from his family's love of scuba diving (and Hammerhead sharks) and his favorite aerobatic maneuver of the same name.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Crew: one pilot and one passenger
- Length: 21 ft 0 iN
- Wingspan: 24 ft 0 in
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Wing area: 116 sq ft
- Empty weight: 1,080 lb
- Gross weight: 1,800 lb
- Fuel capacity: 42 U.S. gallons
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming IO-360 four cylinder, horizontally opposed piston aircraft engine with fuel injection, 180 hp
- Propeller: Hartzell Raptor blended composite propeller.
PERFORMANCE:
- Maximum speed: 221 mph
- Cruise speed: 180 mph at 8000 feet
- Stall speed: 58 mph
- Range: 750 mi
- Service ceiling: 22,500 ft
- Rate of climb: 1,900 ft/min
- Wing loading: 15.5 lb/sq ft
- G loading limits: +6 / -3