Air Boss

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 0.0  (6)

Air Boss is a television show which airs on the Discovery Channel. It follows the day-to-day operations of the Air Boss, a person in charge of directing the movements of aircrafts during air shows across the United States. The show features the lives of three Air Bosses, headed by Jeff Rechner with Wayne Boggs and Wayne Rachel providing support.

The Air Bosses are responsible for organizing and executing a safe and seamless aerial display that is entertaining and exciting for the audience. The Air Boss is in charge of co-ordinating air crews operating from different locations and making sure that they all perform their stunts within the confined airspace of the show site. The director also communicates with pilots, providing them with instructions through radio communication to maintain the precise timing of aircraft movements during the show.

The show is fascinating in its presentation of high-flying stunts, military aircraft, and civilian planes performing in unison for an audience. Air Boss provides an inside look into the operation of a high-risk airshow; from preparation, consultation with pilots, emergency management, and communication to unexpected setbacks. The show is a rollercoaster for viewers to enjoy.

Each episode of Air Boss features a different venue, with each location bringing its unique challenges. The episodes also provide a comprehensive look at the action behind the scenes. What's more, the program goes beyond the action, paint a picture of the stressful event planning that goes on behind the scenes.

Jeff Rechner, an award-winning air boss, leads the team of Air Bosses. Jeff's vast experience in aviation ensures that shows under his team run smoothly. Rechner has been involved in many aviation shows across the country for over a decade. He is well known in the industry and commands a lot of respect from fellow pilots.

Wayne Boggs is the operations officer, primarily responsible for communication with the pilots. He is also involved in ensuring that everything else needed to carry out an entertaining show runs smoothly. With a military background, Wayne brings the discipline required for running such an intensive event. He is highly valued in the crew, and his efforts contribute to the success of each episode.

Wayne Rachel, a man of few words but excellent action, is the assistant or deputy in charge of running the show. His duties primarily include assisting Boggs and coordinating the support crew on the ground. Wayne Rachel doubles up as a plane spotter, always on the lookout for any aircraft that may be heading into the show's airspace.

Air Boss is a show that instills the importance of teamwork, coordination, and discipline when conducting a high-risk event. It is essential to note that preparing for and running an airshow is no mean feat. Every crew member, including Rechner, Boggs, and Rachel, have to work together to pull the show together.

In conclusion, Air Boss is an educational and thrilling show that follows the day-to-day operations of the Air Boss and his team. It is fascinating to watch the level of coordination required for performing aerial stunts safely. The behind the scenes look into event planning is also informative. The program highlights the importance of teamwork and discipline in conducting a high-risk event. The show is ideal for aviation enthusiasts, aspiring pilots, and anyone looking to understand the complexities of organizing and executing a safe and breathtaking airshow.

Air Boss is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (6 episodes). The series first aired on August 1, 2014.

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Pensacola Part 2: Overcome
6. Pensacola Part 2: Overcome
September 5, 2014
Iconic pilot, John Mohr gets ready to take to the sky one last time this season, but with a tragic event still weighing heavily on his mind, the question of his safety quickly becomes too real for Wayne and Rob to ignore.
Pensacola Part 1: A Tragic Season
5. Pensacola Part 1: A Tragic Season
August 29, 2014
Wayne and announcer, Rob Reider reflect on a year marked by tragedy as they prepare for the last show of the season, praying that it all comes to a safe conclusion.
Sun 'N Fun Part 2: Living To See Another Day
4. Sun 'N Fun Part 2: Living To See Another Day
August 22, 2014
The weather is closing in and the decision to fly is up to the performers... will they stand-down, or will they risk their safety in the face of a potentially devastating storm? And will Sun "˜N Fun live to see another day as it braces itself for the worst storm the community has ever experienced? As a result, Wayne is confronted with the difficult decision of whether or not he's going to cancel the air show altogether. Suddenly Wayne must shift his focus to finding refuge for as many aircraft as possible and make sure all the spectators find shelter as the tornado approaches. The entire community is shocked by the worst storm Sun "˜N Fun has ever seen; now all they can do is start to pick up the pieces in hopes that the expo will live to see another day. Restoring order to the miles of destruction covering the grounds of Sun "˜N Fun is an insurmountable task for anyone to fend against, but not only do the volunteers have a wreckage of airplanes, trees, buildings, and tents to clean up, they have just hours left before the event will be closed down for the season.
Sun 'N Fun Part 1: The Oncoming Storm
3. Sun 'N Fun Part 1: The Oncoming Storm
August 15, 2014
Welcome to Lakeland, Florida, home of the week-long fly-in & expo known as Sun "˜N Fun... and also home to our very own Air Boss, Wayne Boggs. As an event that promises to be a season highlight, Sun "˜N Fun will feature an eagerly anticipated performance by the one and only, "Blue Angels!" but what starts out as a bout of nasty weather, quickly turns into a warning that no one was prepared for. Suddenly with a thunder storm on the horizon and an unforeseen delay with the Blue Angels just moments before the show, Wayne is quickly running out of time before today's performance begins and devising a back-up plan seems impossible with the eye of the brewing storm in full view ahead. Now with severe-weather warnings in effect, the headlining Blue Angels must ultimately postpone their arrival which leaves Wayne scrambling for a solution before the show starts and his time runs out altogether. This nightmare scenario with the unpredictable changes in weather has Wayne crossing his fingers that the forecast will bring with it a massive sigh of relief.
Memphis Part 2: Dark Skies and Jet Trucks
2. Memphis Part 2: Dark Skies and Jet Trucks
August 8, 2014
We're back at the Memphis Air Show where turbulent weather threatens to put a damper on Wayne's day, while the Jet Truck's Mechanic also faces a challenge as he's put to the test during a high-risk "smoke and fire" show. Although time is not an issue for the Air Boss today, performer Julie Clarke races against the clock as she desperately works on getting her aircraft fixed in hopes of finally taking flight for the crowds of Memphis. Making another run in Memphis once again is the highly popular Jet Truck, headed by driver, Chris Darnell, with support from his wife Brooke and Mechanic, Wayne... or as he's better known, the "WAYNER." Conditions aren't ideal but the show will go on, and for the Jet Truck that means a modified but no less explosive performance to accommodate for the slippery runway.
Memphis Part 1: Best Laid Plans and Grudge Matches
1. Memphis Part 1: Best Laid Plans and Grudge Matches
August 1, 2014
This week brings us to Millington, Tennessee, home to the Memphis Air Show, where one man bears the burden of responsibility more than anyone else - the man controlling the show... the Air Boss, Wayne Boggs. It's most definitely going to be a jam-packed day for Wayne who is bossing both day and night shows, and presents an exciting opportunity for hoards of fans anxiously awaiting to see the show headliner... "JET TRUCK." As one of the most action-packed and popular air show acts on the circuit today, the "Jet Truck" is driven by Chris Darnell, who is joined on the road by his family and the Jet Truck Mechanic, Wayne. Today the Air Boss faces back-to-back challenges with immediate delays putting him behind schedule and must do whatever it takes to bring his show in on time while everything that can go wrong does! Alongside the countless setbacks with staying on schedule, mechanical issues threaten performer Julie Clark's routine and may force her to cancel her biggest show of the season.
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Air Boss is available for streaming on the Discovery Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Air Boss on demand at Amazon, Google Play, Hoopla, Apple TV and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    August 1, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    0.0  (6)