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Welcome to the 2008 Bethpage Federal Credit Union New York Air Show presented by Newsday. This year’s lineup will feature the US Navy Blue Angels Jet team as well as some of the best civilian and military aerobatic performers performing today.
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May 24 & 25, 2008
Airshow commences at 10:00 a.m.
Airshow concludes at 3:00 p.m. |
Click Here to see who will be
performing. |
Tips for show
Arrive early
Dress in beach attire
Bring some warm clothes in case of a temperature change
Glasses
Sunscreen
Beach towels and chairs
Check the website regularly for last minute news items and updates
Check the weather |
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| Larry Arken, Commanding Officer / Flight Lead |
Larry Arken resides in Hicksville, New York, and is a captain with American Airlines. He has been flying
since he was a child sitting in the co-pilot seat behind his father, Mort. Larry, a New York native, has a
bachelor's degree in marketing from Queens College as well as a bachelor's degree in business from Edison
State University.
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| Steve Salmirs, Pilot Lead Solo |
Steve Salmirs was born in Newport News, Virginia, and grew up with an interest in aviation. His father worked for NASA as an
aeronautical engineer, and introduced Steve to flight in 1973. |
| Jim Record, Pilot |
Jim is a native NY'er born in Brooklyn and grew up in the Cradle of Aviation, Long Island. After becoming an Eagle Scout, he was
bitten by the 'flying bug' and started lessons at Zahn's Airport with the CAP, later qualifying for his pilot licenses at Islip Mac
Arthur Airport. Jim earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautics from Adelphi Suffolk University, later Dowling College. Recruited
into United States Navy at Floyd Bennett Field. |
| CDR Kevin Mannix, US Navy, Flight Leader/CO, Lindenhurst, NY |
 Commander Kevin Mannix is a native of Lindenhurst, New York, and a 1981 graduate of Lindenhurst High School where he lettered in golf and lacrosse. He received All-League recognition for lacrosse in his senior year. He is a 1986 graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College with a BS degree in Computer Science/Mathematics and a Third Mate License from the United States Coast Guard. |
| Click Here to View More Hometown Heroes... |
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| Featured Sponsors |
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Click here to view all sponsors |
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| Getting to the Show |
 Click here for directions to Jones Beach. |
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| Jones Beach |
 Jones
Beach is one of New York's hot spots in the summer! |
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| Corporate Hospitality |
 Entertain
your clients, family and friends at the Air Show! |
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F-22
Raptor Confirms 2008 Participation 
US NAVY Blue Angels to headline 2008 show
