Spine-tingling flying and his one-of-a-kind innovative style
Signature maneuver(s):
"The dueling Wacos," a dual wing walking routine
Inverted ribbon pick-up done with the ribbon being held up between two Coca-Cola bottles.
Short bio:
Born and raised in Lovington, New Mexico, Jimmy began his flying career as a toddler perched upon his father's lap. He began flying airshows full-time in his 1940 Waco bi-plane by age 19 and today has been performing at airshows for over 34 years.
Career highlights/awards:
Jimmy introduced the first ever Jet Waco to the world
The Bill Barber Award for Showmanship 1989
The Clifford W. Henderson Achievement Award 1999
The General Aviation News and Flyer "Reader's Choice" Award for favorite overall performer 1990
The General Aviation News and Flyer "Reader's Choice" Award for favorite specialty act 1996
The Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award for "ZAR" 1986
The Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award for the Jet Waco 1999