Australian stunt pilot heads back to South Korea for 19th airshow
Australian aerobatic champion Paul Bennet returns to South Korea for his 19th airshow, drawing million-person daily crowds.
Paul Bennet is an Australian unlimited aerobatic champion heading to South Korea's Sacheon Airshow, running October 22 to 25 at Sacheon Air Base south of Seoul. Bennet will visit for about his 18th or 19th time.
South Korean organisers keep booking him because he delivers reliable performances. Korea lacks a local pilot with equal skills.
At his last show, he drew a million people daily. Bennet will fly his Wolf Pitts biplane in solo and formation displays.
He does this each morning and afternoon across four days. He ships aircraft in 40-foot containers to ensure properly maintained equipment overseas.
Low-level aerobatics demand precise execution. He says there are no compromises on speed and altitude.
- 18th or 19th time
- Visit number
- October 22 to 25
- Airshow dates
- 300 kilometres
- Distance south of Seoul
- Million people
- Last show daily attendance
Why it mattersBennet's repeated international bookings show something important. Rare, specialized aviation talent creates steady worldwide demand at major international airshows.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but Bennet's global success demonstrates Australian aviation expertise reaching international stages and audiences abroad.
Open this story in InSnip →
