Where I’ve been, where I’m going
I am building toward a first airshow season. I am not going to pretend that has already happened.
What is below is real. Contests I have flown, training I am doing now, and the places I have gone to talk to young people. If you want to know whether I show up and do the work, this is the evidence I have.
Upcoming
Nothing on the calendar yet for 2027. If you are putting a show together, that is what this is for.
Booking →The flight log
2026
August
OBAP Convention 2026
Chicago, IL
His first OBAP (Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals) convention, the organization's 50th, at McCormick Place in Chicago.
OBAP 50, McCormick Place Aug 2026Doug Byrd July
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
Oshkosh, WI
Attendee and content creator. Explicitly not a performer.
June 24
Aerobatic training with Spread Aviation
Nashua, NH
Working the Intermediate sequence with coach Rob Dumovic.
June 6
Eyes Above the Horizon® youth outreach (Legacy Flight Academy)
Maryland Airport (2W5)
Youth aviation outreach with Legacy Flight Academy.
April
Sun 'n Fun 2026
Lakeland, FL
Flying Musicians Association confirmed performer, listed for Thursday and Friday.
2025
December
ICAS Convention 2025
Las Vegas, NV
His first ICAS convention, in his own words.
ICAS convention, his first Doug Byrd April
Sun 'n Fun 2025
Lakeland, FL
Flying Musicians Association confirmed performer; one of three members who committed to staff the FMA tent all week.
2022
July
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022
Oshkosh, WI
Live music with the Flying Musicians Association: the FMA Open Mic / Jam and the Seaplane Pilots Association Corn Roast lineup.
2021
August 13
Kathy Jaffe Challenge
Toms River, NJ
His most recent IAC contest.
2018
August 17
Kathy Jaffe Challenge
Lumberton, NJ
2017
August 25
Kathy Jaffe Challenge
Lumberton, NJ
May 20
Wildwood Acroblast
Wildwood, NJ
First contest at Intermediate.
2016
September 10
East Coast Aerobatic Contest
Midland, VA
2014
May 2
Carolina Boogie
Wilson, NC
2013
April 3
Carolina Boogie
Wilson, NC
2012
October 19
Mason Dixon Clash
Farmville, VA
His first aerobatic contest.
Super Decathlon cockpit Doug Byrd
