#Screamin’ Sasquatch

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"The Screamin' Sasquatch" Jet WACO

The Screamin’ Sasquatch is one of a kind on the air show circuit John Klatt Airshows and Jack Link’s Beef Jerky teamed up to create a one of a kind plane, the Screamin Sasquatch., which is powered by two different engines. The plane style is a Jet Waco, first introduced by Jimmy Franklin in 1999. The Screamin’ Sasquatch is highly modified in many ways. Every control surface has been specifically engineered for the unique aerodynamic forces encountered during high-speed flight. Portions of the aircraft’s structure have been converted from wood and fabric, to carbon fiber. The cockpit has been moved 3 feet aft, in order to accommodate fuel tanks for both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The cockpit is extremely modern and incorporates the MGL Avionics Stratomaster Odyssey touch screen system, which integrates all of the engine monitoring of both power plants and the aircraft’s avionics systems – essentially combining a couple of dozen gauges into one screen. The Screamin’ Sasquatch, Jack Link’s Jet Waco is powered by dual power plants: a Pratt & Whitney 985 Radial Engine and a General Electric CJ610 (J85) Jet Engine with 3,000lbs of thrust. This system allows the plane to achieve feats other stunt planes are unable to do. The plane will be at a thrust ratio of 1 to 1, which allows it to accelerate going straight up.

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Feed Your Wild Side by David Franks Photography Via Flickr: Jack Links Screamin' Sasquatch, twin-engine jet powered 1929 Taperwing Waco

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i love my idiot dog jacky. Every time i see or think about him i just laugh because he’s a big dookie dumb guy and a silly man. i just want to speak to him and tell him he’s a big dumb sasquatch and that i love him , my wacky jackster. Ur big ol paws and jaws. Stop screamin you foolington! hehe.. 0:--)

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The Screamin Sasquatch, NAS Joint Reserve Base NOLA, Belle Chasse, LA.  John Klatt Airshows and Jack Link’s Beef Jerky teamed up to create a one of a kind plane, the Screamin Sasquatch., which is powered by two different engines. The plane style is a Jet Waco, first introduced by Jimmy Franklin in 1999. This airplane was a classic 1929 Taperwing, which was the plane of choice for barnstorms in the 1930’s and 1940’s. The air show industry is starved for this type of excitement, and with the partnership with Jack Link’s, the Screamin’ Sasquatch will help all those attending air shows this year Feed their Wild Side. Beyond the obvious aspect of adding a jet engine, The Screamin’ Sasquatch is highly modified in many ways.  Every control surface has been specifically engineered for the unique aerodynamic forces encountered during high-speed flight.  Portions of the aircraft’s structure have been converted from wood and fabric, to carbon fiber.  The cockpit has been moved 3 feet aft, in order to accommodate fuel tanks for both 100LL and Jet A fuel.  The cockpit is extremely modern and incorporates the MGL Avionics Stratomaster Odyssey touch screen system, which integrates all of the engine monitoring of both powerplants and the aircraft’s avionics systems – essentially combining a couple of dozen gauges into one screen.

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Pilot Sean D. Tucker does aerobatic stunts in his Team Oracle bi-plane (Photos by Ray Muntz)

Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds fly high overhead (Photos by Kimberly Dijkstra)

GEICO Skytypers remind us to “Fly MacArthur.”

The 2018 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach drew nearly 200,000 onlookers excited to see the U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform, as well as The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, pilot Sean Tucker, aerobatic pilot Matt Chapman, Jack Links’ Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Waco Aerobatic Team, GEICO Skytypers, American Airpower Museum Warbirds and SUNY Farmingdale State College Flying Rams. 

The beach was filled to capacity by 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, when officials closed the parkways and began turning people away. The weather was ideal for a day at the beach, with summer-like temperatures, a cool breeze and few clouds.

However, the second day of the air show was canceled due to rain and dangerous conditions for the pilots, which has only happened twice since 2003. 

Photo Gallery: 2018 Bethpage Air Show At Jones Beach The 2018 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach drew nearly 200,000 onlookers excited to see the U.S.

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Klatt showed off upside down maneuvers in the Extra 300 aircraft. (Photos by Joseph Catrone)

The widely attended annual Bethpage Air Show once again took place over Memorial Day Weekend, marked the true beginning of summer for many of Long Island’s eager beach-goers. On Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, onlookers were treated to awe-inspiring stunts and impressive aerial acrobatics performed by some of the world’s top pilots above the coast of Jones Beach State Park.

Lieutenant Colonel John Klatt, one of the world’s top aerobatic pilots flew his “Screamin’ Sasquatch” Jack Links Jet Waco aircraft as part of the show, and was able to give a couple of our editors a taste of the action beforehand.

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Departing from Republic Airport in Farmingdale, Klatt maneuvered an Extra 300 aircraft toward the shore while initiating flips and twists along the way, often flying upside down for stretches of time. While the afternoon joyride was just a brief peek at what the weekend show had in store, it was enough to showcase the incredible skill that Klatt and his fellow pilots possess.

“It’s an honor to be able to fly in the air show,” said Klatt, who has been a participant for the past 10 years. “Over Memorial Day Weekend, it is important to honor all the people who served and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. It’s important for us not to forget.”

For more information about the Bethpage Air Show including others who performed, visit www.bethpageairshow.com.

Long Island Weekly editor Nicole Lockwood took a spin in Lieutenant Colonel John Klatt's stunt plane days before the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. Check out photos by editor Joe Catrone of their sneak peek. The widely attended annual Bethpage Air Show once again took place over Memorial Day Weekend, marked the true beginning of summer for many of Long Island’s eager beach-goers.