Manfred performs his day and night acts in a fully aerobatic sailplane. The spectators delight in the change in pace and contrast to the other acts his graceful and elegant performances bring.

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2016 Recipient of the Bill Barber Award for Showmanship

2015 Inductee into the Sun 'n Fun Flight Path of Fame

The Sailplane

The Salto is a fully aerobatic, highly maneuverable sailplane which is also suited for extended soaring flights. Very elegant in appearance, its distinctive features are a Vee tail, trailing edge dive brakes and a drogue chute.

The Acts

THE ULTIMATE
Manfred's award-winning day sailplane act. 

NIGHT DELIGHT
An exquisite sailplane night act.

About Manfred

Manfred Radius is a top professional air show performer who ushered in a new era in sailplane demonstrations. He has the distinction of having introduced world championship-level sailplane performances to air shows in North America.