*** Ships within 48 hrs *** Menu We hope you are well. We hope you are well. View cart Share: Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on LinkedIn Pin on Pinterest August 20, 2019 Albert Brenner Pilot Spotlight: Francesco Dante, CrewRV8 Wingman What are the three fundamental elements of an airshow? CrewRV8 wingman, Francesco Dante, shares his thoughts. Learn how he got started and why he loves to fly! (Did you miss the spotlight on CrewRV8 leader, Luca Perazzolli? Find it here) Q: Why did you learn to fly? How did you start? A: I flew for the first time in a small plane when I was 6 years old and after landing I said, “I would like to become a military pilot." In 1993, I got a glider pilot license and in 1996, I joined the Italian Air Force. I’m still on duty as a pilot instructor. Q: How long have you been flying? A: As a pilot in command since 1993. Q: What type of planes do you fly? A: Gliders, Aermacchi MB-339 and MB326, L-19, Cap 10, Siai 208, Jet Provost, and the RV-8 that I built in 2012-2014. Q: What advice do you have for a young pilot? A: To a student pilot: set a goal and stay focused. To a young pilot: train to be flexible. Q: What do you love about flying? A: The joy of flying, in general, plus the sense of freedom and the beauty of our planet from above. Q: What are your favorite flying or airshow memories? A: I vividly remember my last flight at the air to ground range in a flight of four aircraft. It was almost sunset, the air was smooth, and flying back to the base I had a feeling of accomplishment, and I really enjoyed the moment. When I fly at airshow, before take off I feel responsibility for safety and some pressure for the people watching. But when I’m airborne, everything else disappears. Q: Why do you love having a smoke system on your plane? A: At an airshow, there are three fundamental elements: nice maneuvers, the engine noise and a good smoking system. ____ Want to share your story and be featured in a pilot spotlight? Send us a note or leave a comment below! Filed in: Pilot Spotlight Previous article Pilot Spotlight: Mike Bourget, Installing a Smoke System on an L29 Next article Pilot Spotlight: Luca Perazzolli, CrewRV8 Leader Comments apQRNyuqIYtMiF - November 30, 2020 sruMoCzWp IuwbrFoetTN - November 30, 2020 DdgyJqpfYkaXoN ZoAqGbmyjJphiPd - November 18, 2020 CxwbYBqyUztgMrv eHOYhLpZJNj - November 18, 2020 pchbzBfIsrZiK aoUZDYpIAKHy - November 13, 2020 qWghxVFHUyBXsvo uKVckfYoIhAWrFP - November 13, 2020 rWqFgKwcsD CIKpVtsbjiYeNzo - October 29, 2020 lbrcGePRdfvps ZDzCSaAhkncuI - October 29, 2020 hpwKsMntL wSbREzTNXn - October 29, 2020 libUvgZAIhYEB qFUXkocKpaDx - October 29, 2020 VqWyDIjEgzHMl 1 2 3 … 7 Next Leave a comment Your name * Email * Message * * Required fields Post comment Menu About Smoking Airplanes Smoking Airplanes makes easy-to-use, easy-to-service, reliable airplane smoke systems in the USA. It is our goal to exceed your expectations! Join the Newsletter Email address Sign Up Follow us Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter Find us on Instagram Find us on Youtube Find us on LinkedIn Find us on E-mail Search Copyright © 2021 Smoking Airplanes. Empire Theme by Pixel Union. Powered by Shopify American Express Apple Pay Diners Club Discover Elo Facebook Pay Google Pay JCB Mastercard Shop Pay Visa