Encore: Kyle Franklin’s Super Cub Comedy Act

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Key Takeaways:

  • Kyle Franklin performs the "Flying Farmer" act, a popular airshow tradition.
  • The act features a seemingly inebriated character, Ben Wabknoski, taking over a Super Cub for a low-altitude, entertaining display.
  • Although Franklin makes the complex act appear easy, he emphasizes the significant skill and effort involved.
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The Flying Farmer act has been a staple of airshows for years. Kyle Franklin’s version is just as entertaining as an inebriated Ben Wabknoski takes over the controls of a Super Cub for a fun, low-altitude airshow experience. In this encore video, Franklin explains what’s involved. He makes it look easy, but it’s anything but.

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