Air Hogs Takes to the Skies at the 2013 Ft. Lauderdale Air Show

Full Sized Air Hogs Sky Stunt plane, piloted by Jason Newburg, to perform at the Ft. Lauderdale Air Show

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Air Hogs, the industry leaders in remote controlled (R/C) vehicles are thrilled to announce the exclusive toy sponsorship of the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, April 20-21, 2013.  A full sized version of the hottest selling R/C, the Air Hogs Sky Stunt plane, will be piloted by the legendary Jason Newburg, who will be performing in the show.

The 2013 Lauderdale Air Show will feature a diverse line up of military aircraft demonstrations, low altitude flyovers, parachute team jumps, civilian aerobatic performances that will soar over the oceanfront in Fort Lauderdale Beach on April 20^th & 21st.

After watching Jason and his tumultuous performance in the full sized Sky Stunt plane, guests will be able to meet the pilot himself, at the Air Hogs Flight School Tent, where he'll be stopping by for interviews, autographs and photo opportunities at Sunrise Blvd and A1A, on Saturday April 20^th at 3-4pm.

"Air Hogs loves everything that has to do with flight so we're really excited about our partnership with Jason and the Lauderdale Air Show," said Shawn Chance, Director of Marketing, Air Hogs. "It's not every day that you get to see an RC plane turn into a life-sized stunt plane and we think fans will get a real kick out of seeing Jason in the Sky Stunt doing its loops, corkscrews and stalls above Ft Lauderdale."

"We have put incredible detail into my stunt plane to have it look like a life-size replica of the Air Hogs Sky Stunt and I'm thrilled to be partnering with Air Hogs to bring the passion of flight right to the fingertips of children of all ages," said Jason Newburg.

Visitors will be able to test out their own piloting skills in the Air Hogs Flight School where you can earn your own official Air Hogs Helicopter pilot wings, while testing out never before seen helicopters before they hit store shelves. Additionally, fans will be able to enter a draw to take home the entire Air Hogs product line to bring the fun and excitement of Air Hogs to their own backyard.

The Air Hogs tent is located at Sunrise Blvd and A1A and is open Saturday and Sunday, April 20 & 21st from 9-5 pm and Jason will be performing in the Lauderdale Air Show, piloting the Air Hogs Sky Stunt plane throughout the weekend.

SOURCE Spin Master Ltd.