The Virtual Patriots Jet Demonstration Team was started in the fall of 2008. In 2009 the team has grown to a full diamond and 2 other support members. The mission of the Virtual Patriots is to faithfully and accurately replicate the demonstration flown by the Fry's Electronics Patriots Jet Team based in Byron, California. Their 4-ship L-39 demo is fast paced with constant action from beginning to end, and we aim to make it even more exciting. We provide the real team with ideas for new maneuvers and are working on new show music for their routine and possibly a new routine itself for the 2010 show season! Taking us under their wing, the Patriots Jet Team have integrated us as an official part of their team and we continue to work together to better the real and virtual flying experience.
More opportunities to work with the real team will be revealed as time goes on, but back to the virtual aspect of our team. The pilots for this year's demo team are as follows:
- #1 Boss - Sien 'Sinister' Pileggi
- #2 Right Wing - Anthony 'Blaze' Echavarria
- #3 Left Wing - Ian 'Burner' Roberts
- #4 Slot - Travis 'Bow' Munoz
- #5 Lead Solo/Backup Boss - Chris 'STRIKER' Curtis
- #8 Public Affairs - Mike 'Cinch' Perry
More information about the real Patriots Jet Team can also be found at: Airshows America & Patriots Jet Team
Patriot Jet Team Ventrilo: dfw04.hurricanehost.com / port 4500
With that said, I present the 2009 Virtual Patriots Jet Demonstration Team!
Smoke On,
Blaze
