Byrd Inspiration Airshows

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The flying

Most of this was shot from inside the airplane, which is the only camera position I control.

Photography

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  • Doug Byrd and Michael Goulian at the ICAS convention, both smiling for a selfie.
    With Michael Goulian at ICAS Dec 2025Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd grinning in the cockpit of an Extra 300L, helmet and harness on.
    In the Extra 300L cockpit Apr 2025Doug Byrd
  • An Extra 300L in a steep bank over water and forest at golden hour, seen past the wing of the camera ship.
    Wing to wing over the water Apr 2025Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd in the cockpit of an Extra 300L wearing a flight headset.
    Headset on, in the cockpit Apr 2025Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd and Scott Gorski in flight gear beside the Extra 300L.
    With Scott Gorski after the checkout Apr 2025Doug Byrd
  • An Extra 300L parked on the ramp at sunset.
    Extra 300L at sunset Apr 2025Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd inverted in the Extra 300L, town and river filling the canopy overhead, a second occupant seated behind him.
    IAC Intermediate at Wildwood, 2017 Aug 2020Doug Byrd
  • Looking out of a Super Decathlon cockpit with forest filling the windscreen, the pilot's headset at the edge of frame.
    His first contest, Farmville 2012 Apr 2013Doug Byrd
  • A bass guitar, stands and monitors set up on stage.
    Bass rig, ready for the set Jan 2024Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd with a five-string bass on stage with Eclipse International, the drummer and the rest of the band behind him. Overlaid text reads: Showtime with Eclipse International!!! Soca Wine.
    Eclipse International, Soca Wine Aug 2025Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd and airshow announcer Dan Alperin at Alperin's booth.
    With Dan Alperin at ICAS Dec 2025Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd inverted in the cockpit, a snow-capped range on the horizon and a forested valley below.
    Inverted over the mountains Aug 2026Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd in a selfie with a large group of uniformed pilots at the OBAP convention.
    OBAP convention, Chicago Aug 2026Doug Byrd
  • Doug Byrd on the Chicago lakefront with the city skyline behind him.
    Chicago lakefront Aug 2026Doug Byrd

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