Encore: Kyle Franklin’s Super Cub Comedy Act

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Key Takeaways:

  • The "Flying Farmer" is a classic, entertaining airshow act that has been a staple for years.
  • Kyle Franklin performs a modern version featuring a character named Ben Wabknoski taking the controls of a Super Cub for a fun, low-altitude experience.
  • Although Franklin makes the act appear effortless, he explains that it is, in reality, quite complex and challenging to execute.
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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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