The team flies an Extra 300, one of the world’s top two seater competition aerobatic aircraft. Weighing less than a Lotus Elise it handles just like a fighter jet and is the flying equivalent to a Formula 1 racing car!

The man in control of this exciting machine is John Taylor one of the UK’s top Airshow pilots. JT has flown with many internationally renowned display teams and combines his expertise and passion for flying to create a breathtaking display of extreme gyroscopic aerobatics, which will leave the crowd at Biggin Hill spellbound.

John started flying gliders at 12 years old, obtained his first power licence with the famous Tiger Club at 17, and turned professional as a display pilot in 1977. JT counts Biggin Hill as his favourite airfield and is delighted to be celebrating 30 years of display flying in front of a home crowd.

Mark Greenfield, MD of Ultimate High says, “We are delighted to welcome JT on board as display pilot for the AirFORCExtreme Team. His passion for display flying and total professionalism makes him the ideal pilot to fully demonstrate the awesome power of the Extra 300.”

Whilst at the Biggin Hill Air Fair, come and meet JT at the B&Q Airforce stand to find out what it takes to become a display pilot and experience the climate control ‘cool room’.

An expert in extreme flying experiences, Ultimate High is a highly regarded advanced flying training school, specialising in aerobatics and formation flying, as well as one-off adrenaline adventures for individuals.

Voted the UK’s number 1 High Adrenaline Experience, the team operate a fleet of ex military and high performance aerobatic aircraft flown by current and former military instructors, including 5 former Red Arrows pilots. The team has a passion for flying and the emphasis is on offering a hands-on experience for people with little or no flying knowledge, whilst maintaining the highest possible standards of safety and professionalism.