[DYngbld]

I have worked with him at the Oceana air show, and earlier this year at the Willow Grove show. Great guy, and loves what he does.

Is Frank Kingston Smith announcing the nationals?

[Dashing Dasher]

Heck no!
Aerobatic contests are much different events. It's a GREAT experience - and if you enjoy airshows - you'll probably enjoy the contest as well.

As I mentioned before in a post - the pilots are more accessable and interested in chatting. You can probably volunteer to do some job - like Boundary Judge or Runner or even recorder. If you can read Aresti (the written language of aerobatics) - you could even be an assistant on the Judges' Line.

I saw Frank last weekend at Reno. He's a hoot!