Steve Culp Airshows

Age: 45

Health:Excellent

Performance Airplane: Russian Yakolev 50

Powerplant: Russian 9-cylinder 360-hp M-14P

Waiver: Ground Level

Performance: High Energy!

For the past five years, airshow performer Steve Culp has been exciting crowds throughout the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest with his beautifully-choreographed, high-energy routine. Evidence of ten-time National Aerobatic Champion Marion Cole is apparent in Culp's every maneuver and with good reason--Cole taught Culp aerobatics, and beyond that, became Culp's mentor and friend.

In a world of neck-straining vertical maneuvers and repetitious snap-rolls, Culp stands apart.? Not only is he one of a few Louisiana performers to have earned a coveted ground waiver, his thrilling act is always centered in front of the crowd at almost eye-level. His powerful smoke system only adds to an already high energy show.

His graceful Yak-50 is perfectly suited for the role it plays. Larger than Pitts, Extras and other popular and common aerobatic aircraft, the colorful Yak-50 stands out. The throaty-sounding Russian M-14P radial is distinctive but not too loud, and the look and sound of the plane appeal to both warbird buffs and aerobatic fans.

The Yak-50 Culp uses isn't new to the world of aerobatics. It was built to be flown by the East German World Aerobatic Team, but when a team member defected, the team was disbanded and the planes were locked in an East German warehouse for close to 20 years. The Yakolev was rescued by an American, and returned to service by Culp. Although it has a "red" history, the plane is Culp's signature colors of American John Deere green and bright yellow.

Culp should be the choice for your upcoming airshow as he has been for so many others!?

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