Rick Volker: The Performer

Rick Volker is an International Aerobatic Club pilot in the unlimited category with a surface waiver. He has won numerous regional events such as the Can-Am, Henry Haigh and Kathy Jaffe Challenges. Rick is a former competitor in athletic events such as swimming, speed skating, bicycle racing, cross-country skiing and body building. Such is the type of conditioning required to fly at this level, as it tests the limits of human endurance. Rick alternates between plus-11 and minus-9 Gs often in the same maneuver. Unlimited pilots train for this type of extreme flying with the same intensity as any other fitness sport.

He has competed in aerobatic competitions for many years in high performance aircraft such as the Pitts Biplanes and Sukhoi monoplanes. Rick also flies the spectacular WWII Supermarine Spitfire MK IX for The Russell Group. He been asked by the Canadian Forces to join their exclusive Heritage Flight team where he will fly in close formation with the CF-18 fighter. Rick gives on-board demonstrations in the Extra 300L and teaches advanced aerobatics to pilots in their own aircraft.