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(July 24, 2010)
If you would like to see some of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes with Kyle and Amanda before and after each and every airshow, check this out!
http://airpigz.com/blog/2010/7/23/the-franklins-waco-mystery-ship-tear-down-and-in-the-trailer.html
(June 8, 2010)
We are very excited to announce that Jimmy Franklin will be inducted into the International Aerobatics Hall of Fame at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin this October! Jimmy was inducted into the ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame in 2007.
"Sons & Daughter of Legends" make In
Flight USA Cover!
(June 8, 2010)
Be sure to check out the May issue of In Flight USA magazine,
featuring the "Sons (and daughter) of Legends!" Kyle Franklin
is flying the Waco Mystery Ship with his lovely wife, Amanda on the
wing. And of course, Matt Younkin is in the Beech 18.
(Febuary 15, 2010)
As some of you may have noticed, my Comedy Video link, along with my other videos, have changed. Do to the overwhelming number of downloads, I have been forced to take down the downloadable part of my videos. At this time most of my videos can be viewed on YouTube and I have provided links to them. I hope to have a new video page up soon. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Go to Video Page!
(January 25, 2010)
2010 marks the third year for our free plastic crowd coins. This years coins are black with silver foil imprint. We still have a few of last years black gold foil coins left, so if you didn't get one last year get them while they last.
Waco Flies with New Engine!
(January 22, 2010)
The Waco "Mystery Ship" made its maiden flight after a three
month inspection and overhaul. The new engine from Tulsa Aircraft Engines
ran out perfectly and has a black case, a bit more horsepower, and quite
a growl to it.
Pictures by Larry Raulston - Click to enlarge pictures
I'd like to thank Rex, Sam and everyone at Tulsa Aircraft
Engines for all their support and for keeping us in the air.
I would also like to thank our friend Larry Raulston for all his help
this winter in gettting the Waco up and running.
(January 22, 2010)
The "Sons of Legends" are now on Facebook. Stay updated, see more pictures and make new friends.
(January 4, 2010)
I have our preliminary schedule up for 2010. More airshows will be added throughout the next couple of months, so check back. We might be coming to a show near you.
Click Here to see Schedule
Amanda makes cover of Fly-Low Magazine as Bombshell
Pilot!
(Dec. 1, 2009)
Check out the latest Fly-Low and you will find Bombshell Amanda
Franklin flying the B-25 "Miss Mitchell" on the cover.
Get Amanda's Bombshell stuff in our on-line
store!
"USA
Today" feature "Sons of Legends"!
(Dec. 1, 2009)
To our surprise this morning, the "Sons of Legends" were
featured on the cover of the business section of USA Today. The article
contained stories of family business passed down from generation to generation.
Being that we are all third generation pilots, they felt we were the perfect
fit for part of their story and consider this a tremendous honor to be
featured in our nations newspaper.
See Article Here
http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/2009-12-01-familybusiness01_CV_N.htm
Younkins
Have Baby Girl!(Nov. 26, 2009)
The Younkins have something very special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving Day.
At 7:58 this morning Michelle Younkin gave birth to a healthy 6.0 lbs. baby girl named Kimberly Rae. This is Matt and Michelle's first child and as you can imagine, they are very excited. We wish them all our best on this special day!
Matt, Michelle, & Kimberly Younkin
P.O. Box 28
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Matt Younkin Injured in Emergency Landing
(Nov. 12, 2009)
As most have you have heard by now, Matt Younkin was injured Tuesday
afternoon around 3:00pm when the single engine Mullicoupe he was flying
lost power. He was forced into an emergency landing near a model airplane
field south of his home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Matt was able to
pull himself from the wreckage and walk to the model field fence to wait
on fire-rescue. Matt's injuries were non-life threatening: He had a gash
in his left leg that was cleaned and sewn up, a broken nose, a bone fracture
above his right eye and the bones in his right hand were dis-located.
He was released from the hospital today and is expected to make a full
recovery in time for the arrival of his baby girl, due December 6th.
Matt will be back in the air within a month or two and will fly a full
schedule of airshow performances during the 2010 season. He and his family
would like to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers throughout
his recovery.
(Pictured from Left to Right)
Matt Younkin, Jim Younkin and friend Doug Rozendaal
in front of the Mullicoupe at Jim's 80th Birthday Party.
(Oct. 22, 2009)
As the 2009 airshow season comes to a close, we start preparing for the 2010 season and our annual ICAS convention in December. (it never ends!!) We would like to thank all of our friends, sponsors, and all the people that support us every year.
Franklin's Grace the Covers of Six Magazines
in 2009
(Oct. 22, 2009)
On news stands now, the October issue of World Airshow News with
the lovely Amanda dueling it out with her husband Kyle on the cover.
This issue also features the story of how Amanda grew up in the Airshow
business from then to now. Pick up your copy today at your local news
stand or subscribe to WAN at www.airshowmag.com.
To date, FFC has been on the cover of 6 major magazines this year. We
would like to thank all those who felt we were worthy of being on their
covers. Thank you again. SEE ALL COVERS
(Sept. 5, 2009)
We
would like to thank everyone at The Lincoln Electric Company for the hospitality
at the tour of their facilities while at the Cleveland National Airsow.
We are very proud to be a part of the Lincoln Electric family. www.lincolnelectric.com
(Sept. 1, 2009) (updated 10/22/09)
On December 9, 2009, Bobby Younkin will join many airshow greats by taking his place of honor in the International Aerobatic Hall of Fame. Over Bobby's 30 year airshow career, he put his own unique spin on the AT-6 and Super Decathlon and Pitts SAMSON, exploiting them in ways that no one had before or since. He was also widely regarded for his one of a kind performances in the Learjet 23 and Beech 18. Bobby mentored many other performers, most of which are still flying today, and inspired millions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Today, his son, Matt Younkin, is flying Bobby’s former Twin Beech and Decathlon on the airshow circuit. His daughter Amanda Younkin Franklin is married to airshow performer Kyle Franklin, and serves as Kyle’s wingwalker. Bobby Younkin died on July 10, 2005 when he collided with 2007 Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmy Franklin at an airshow in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Bobby's unique and original brand of showmanship has undoubtedly earned his place of honor in the Hall of Fame.
Merchandise now Available!
We now have Pirated Skies t-shirts
for sale on our online store. This is a brand new logo, which we are very
proud of and features Kyle and Amanda in the infamous sword wingwalking
pass. We also have Scandalous Scarlett t-shirts, in association with My
Bombshells. Buy yours today in our online
store!
We will have more Pirated Skies merchandise
soon, so check back.
(July 15, 2009)
Franklin's "Pirated Skies" Theme, which originally debuted in Kyle's solo routine will shift strictly to the wingwalking act, featuring Kyle as "Captain Kyro" and wingwalker Amanda as "Scandalous Scarlett" for the 2010 airshow season.
(July 15, 2009)
On July 11, Amanda performed her first professional airshow wing walk as the Pirate's Wench, "Scandalous Scarlett," in front of crowds of thousands. At this point, Todd Green is scheduled to wingwalk the majority of the season. Amanda will wingwalk a few more shows this year and will take over full-time next year.
Photo by Nathan Burrows
Now
On Sale in FFC Store!
2010 Bombshells Calendar with Amanda Franklin
(July 7, 2009)
2010
marks the first year for Amanda Younkin-Franklin in the Bombshells Pin-up
Calendar. Long-time friend Scott Slocum is the photographer and producer
of this wonderful calendar. Scott takes amazing pictures, as you can see
throughout our website, most of our pictures are taken by Scott.
Purchase your 2010 Bombshell calendar at our online
store.
(May 1, 2009)
Kyle lands cover of May 2009 issue of Airshow Stuff online magazine. Thanks to Airshow Stuff, , and all the photographers that come out to the shows. It is always great to see the amazing pictures you all take. This cool photo of the Waco by Joe Osciak taken at Airpower Over Hampton Roads, VA 2009.
www.airshowstuff.com
(April 22, 2009)
Kyle Franklin and the beautiful Waco "Mystery Ship" graces the cover of the Sun 'N Fun 2009 issue of Trade-A-Plane. We would like to thank all our friends at Trade-A-Plane for this honor. If you have anything aviation related you are looking to buy or sell, Trade-A-Plane is your place to go.
www.trade-a-plane.com 1-800-337-5263
(January 29, 2009)
I have our preliminary schedule up for 2009, so I look forward to seeing everyone at some shows this year. More airshows will be added throughout the next couple of months.
Click Here to see Schedule
(January 29, 2009)
Amanda Franklin will be featured in the 2010 Bombshells Pin- Up Calendar. One difference between her and the other girls in the calendar is she not only posed in front of the airplanes, but actually flew them during the aerial photo shoot. This includes the B-25, Miss Mitchell. Look for the 2010 Bombshells calendar to come out later this year. We currently have the 2009 Bombshells calendar on our online store or go to www.mybombshells.com
(January 29, 2009)
Our 2008 ICAS (International Council of Airshows) convention was one of our best ever. Our "Pirated Skies" ad took 1st place in the Performer Marketing Competition and the "Sons of Legends" booths took 1st place inthe Multiple Booths Category as well as All-Around Best of Show. We are looking forward to a great 2009 airshow season!
"Pirated Skies" Ad
2008 ICAS Booths
Click to Enlarge
(January 29,2009)
As most of you have seen, we debuted a new theme with the Waco called "Pirated Skies" last year at Oshkosh, which consists of Kyle portraying "Captain Kyro" in search of the Treasure of Eight and much more. As part of our act, Captain Kyro shared his treasure (plastic gold coins) with the crowd after his performance. The act was well received and the children ate it up. This year, we will be continuing with our 2009 coins, which will be dated and have a different styling than last years.
For 2009, we are expanding "Pirated Skies" with longtime wing walker and first mate, Todd Green on top of the Waco "Mystery Ship." Our "Pirate Wingwalking" will consist of new aerial and freestyle maneuvers not seen before on the airshow circuit. We are looking forward to a fun and busy airshow season, beginning in 2 weeks!
2008 PS Coin 2009 PS Coin
(Gold) (Black Gold)
(Febuary 7,2008)
As you can see over the past few weeks I been working really hard at updating our web site. There are a ton of new pictures for you to check out on the picture pages, with more on the way. If you have any pictures you'd like to add to the "Crew and Friends" page, please email them to me. Check back offen, I will be updating pages and adding new ones through out the month.
(December 18, 2007)
We have come to the end of another successful season and are looking forward to 2008. Our annul ICAS (International Counsel of Airshows) Convention went very well this year with over 60 airshows stopping by the “Sons of Legends” booths. This was also an award winning event for the Franklins and the “Sons of Legends.”
Jimmy Franklin, Kyle’s Father, and founder of FFC was inducted into the prestigious ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame at the ICAS Chairman’s Banquet.
The
2007 “Sons of Legends” Magazine Ad created by Kyle Franklin
with pictures from Scott Slocum, Bill Van Pelt, and Larry Raulston took
1st place in the ICAS Marketing Competition.
(The 2006 “Sons of Legends” Magazine Ad took 2nd place in last
years competition.)
Franklin’s Flying Circus took 3rd place in the Performer Video Marketing Competition. This video was also created by Kyle Franklin with film work by Amanda Franklin. You can see this video on our Video Page.
All and all it’s been a great year and we look forward to seeing
you all next season at an airshow near you.
Franklin and Younkin to perform at Sun n Fun and Oshkosh
2008
(December 16, 2007)
Look for the "Sons of Legends" at Sun n Fun and Oshkosh 2008
with one or more of their amazing acts.
Check back soon for more details.
Jimmy Franklin to be inducted into Air Show Hall of
Fame
(July 16, 2007)
AIR SHOW HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2007
The ICAS Foundation has announced that they will induct four air show
legends into the prestigious ICAS Foundation Air Show Hall of Fame. Jimmy
Franklin, Jim Driskell, Danny Clisham and Sean D. Tucker join the ranks
of other aviation greats who have been inducted into the Air Show Hall
of Fame since its inception in 1995.
For many, Jim Franklin personified the innovation, daring and excitement
of the air show business. On several different occasions, Franklin "reinvented"
himself and his air show act to bring fresh ideas to the world of air
shows.
Jim Driskell is best known as the "voice" of the world's greatest
pilot, Robert H. "Bob" Hoover. Driskell set the standard in
air show announcing professionalism from the early 1970s through the late
1990s.
Danny Clisham is one of America's most popular air show announcers. His encyclopedic knowledge of performers, sponsors, maneuvers and aircraft has made him one of the most successful and most popular announcers in air show history.
In addition to his hard-charging solo aerobatic performances, Sean D. Tucker has been an advocate for aviation safety, an accomplished speaker, a pioneer in air show corporate sponsorship, and a teacher and mentor for many of his colleagues in the air show business.
The induction ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 13 during the annual ICAS convention in December at the Rio All-Suites Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
(May 22, 2007)
There's a really cool video of the Motorcycle Transfer we did this year at Sun N' Fun at www.airshowbuzz.com. It has a much different perspective. Mark Magin with Onboard Images put a camera on the plane facing down and Andy the transfery had on a helmet cam. It's a cool video check it out.
Updated at last!!
(May 22, 2007)
I've finally finished most of my website. There are still a
few things I'm working on and of course I'll keep updating my site with
new things as we go. If there's anything I haven't put on my site, or
things you would like to see put on it, let me know. Same with questions
and comments, feel free to ask or tell us what you think about anything.
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I got an email from someone wanting to see updated "Dracula"
pictures. Unfortunately, I don't have any. I hope to get some new pictures
later this season before Oshkosh. And for those of you that wanted to
know Matt Younkin and myself will be flying Oshkosh this year.
Matt's taking the Travel Air "Mystery Ship" and I'm bringing
the Comedy in the Cub.
Hope you enjoy the updated site. My favorite is the History
Pages.
(March 19, 2007)
We now have Flying Circus T-Shirts, DVDs, collectibles, autographed pictures, and much more for sale on our site.
Please check it out!
My website will be updated soon, I promise.
(March 19, 2007)
I know everyone is ready for me to update my site and I am working
on it; there are only so many hours in a day.
I'll have pictures of the Super Cub in its new colors, Waco pictures,
History, ZAR, and much more.
I'm working on it.
Sorry it's taken so long
(Jan. 8, 2007)
Sorry it's taken me so long to up date the site. It's been a nice holiday break. We are gearing up for the 2007 season. The Cub will be finished the 1st of Febuary for our first show that month. We are also happy to announce that we will be performing at Sun n' Fun and Oshkosh this year, so we hope to see you there or at other shows across the country.
Cub's new paint scheme
(Jan. 8, 2007)
This will be new paint job on our super Super Cub, dubbed "Franklinstein" for the 2007 season. Pictures to come after the new year.
Super Cub to Get Face Lift
(Nov. 4, 2006)
After its last show, Franklin's PA-18A Super Cub used in the Motorcycle-to-Plane
Transfer and Comedy Act will be getting a face lift. It will be completely
torn down for a full rebuild and run-though. The Cub, dubbed "Franklinstein,"
will also be repainted to our family colors of black, silver and red.
Kyle will be doing most of the inspection and repair work, while Merrel
Blalock with Blalock Aviation
recoveres, paints, and fixes any other problems with our 1956 Cub.
So be looking for our beautiful "Franklinstein" in 2007!!
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