2021 Show Postponed to 2022

Vanderhoof BC— June 3, 2021 — The organizers of the Vanderhoof International Airshow regret to announce that after careful consideration and months of planning they have made the difficult decision to reschedule the 2021 show to 2022.

Every safe and successful Airshow produced is the culmination of months of work behind the scenes. There are many regulations and requirements that must be in place well in advance show day. The uncertainty of the past year has made these requirements virtually impossible to meet. The outlook for BC’s restart plan is positive, but the dates given are still dependent on the success of the plan, and there are no guarantees.

Even if the Covid numbers decline as expected, we simply do not have the time, preparation, and resources to make it work.

A spokesperson for the Airshow states “In the interest of safety, we had hoped to deliver a “Drive In” show. We would not want to do so unless we can be sure of creating the best possible experience for our guests, including a great view of the action, adequate facilities with Covid safety protocols in place and the ability to broadcast the exciting airshow commentary to every spectator. This would not be an easy task under the best of circumstances.

Among other challenges, we have been unable to secure the area for Aerobatic Safety Box needed to accommodate the jet aircraft booked for the show.

Most importantly, and the truly determining factor is that we are simply not in a financial position to proceed. Airshows are inherently risky in that they dependent on the gate revenues sponsorships and suitable weather. We have understandably not been able to sell tickets, or secure the support from many of our partners and sponsors. We have not received the level grant funding we have in past years.

We share in the disappointment of the airshow fans who hoped to join us this August, but we would like to assure you that we are already looking towards an epic return in 2022.”

The RCAF CF-18 Demo Team

Captain Daniel Deluce has been an avid aviation fan his whole life. Coming from a large aviation family, he was especially interested in fighter aircraft growing up, thanks to his grandfather who was a Royal Canadian Air Force Hurricane pilot during the Second World War.

Mrazek Airshows – Harvard Mark IV & Yakovlev 18T

Veteran airshow pilot and performer John Mrazek along with his Harvard Mark IV, “Pussycat II,” will dazzle audiences, spectators, or anyone watching with a spectacular aerial ballet. With lots of noise, smoke, and skill, John’s aerobatic performance will bring the entire airshow crowd to a standstill.

Jodi Rueger

We asked Jodi Rueger what led her to become an Airshow and Airline Pilot.

“What made me want to get into flying? – when I was twelve, I wanted to be older to drive. I helped my dad build a go kart I used to race around in, I like heights and wanted to travel – so airplanes looked really cool.

Brent Handy Todd Farrell Greg Hume-Powell

Northern Stars Aeroteam

When a child has a dream, and wants something so deeply in their soul, anything is possible. Every detail of their life becomes aligned with achieving their goal. Family gathers in support. True friends are separated from the rest. And when born in a nation so rich with opportunity, the impossible becomes reality!

Manfred Radius

Manfred Radius began flying sailplanes in 1961 at age 17 in Hamburg, Germany. He has logged more than 5,000 flights and accumulated over 2,000 hours in at least 60 types of sailplanes.

Manfred is a professional air show performer who ushered in a new era in sailplane demonstrations. He has the distinction of having introduced world championship-level sailplane performances to air shows in North America.

Kyle Fowler GO EZ Aerobatics

Kyle Fowler began following his father’s footsteps at a very young age. Looking to his father, Ken Fowler of Team Rocket, as his role model, Kyle moved forward with his dreams of becoming an Aerobatic Pilot by the age of 12, announcing his father’s performance at several Airshows.