ABOUT US
The SKYLINERS Flight Demonstration Team is a Warbird Flight Demonstration Team showcasing the vintage T-34 Mentor aircraft. We offer precision 4, 5, and 6-ship formation demonstrations (non-acrobatic) including the Missing Man Formation tribute and National Anthem flyovers.
The Team consists of veterans of the United States Air
Force, Navy, and Marine Corps as well as airline pilots and airshow industry professionals.
The Team’s core mission is to foster patriotism and national pride through airshow formation flying demonstrations while preserving the legacy and history of military aircraft.
We fly a variety of venues from large national airshows to small private gatherings.
Contact us today for a tailored aerial demonstration quote to suit your specific needs.
Proud member of the International Council of Airshows (ICAS)
Meet the Pilots
The SKYLINERS Team consists of veterans of the United States Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps as well as airline pilots and airshow industry professionals.
Glenn "Dash" Roberts
“Dash” was born and raised near Louisville, KY and earned his private pilot’s license in 1983 while still a cadet in the ROTC program at the University of Kentucky. After graduation, as a newly minted Second Lieutenant, he entered pilot training with the U.S. Air Force at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dash has made his living as a pilot, flying professionally ever since. After earning his Air Force “Silver Wings,” Lieutenant Roberts was assigned as an Instructor Pilot at the Euro-Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training Program where he taught new military pilots from 13 different Nato Nations the basic skills of flying formation, aerobatics, instruments, and low-level tactical navigation in the T-37 jet trainer. He was later chosen to fly the U-2 high altitude reconnaissance aircraft concurrently with the T-38 Jet trainer. Always seeking to explore new avenues in aviation, Dash finished his military career transitioning to rotary wing and flying the HH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in the combat search and rescue mission. Dash is a veteran of the first Gulf War and retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after 20 years of service. He is currently a Captain and Instructor Check Airman at a major US airline flying the Boeing 767. Dash, and his wife Sherri, founded the SKYLINERS Flight Demonstration Team in 2025. Dash flies as the Team’s primary Flight Lead in his 1954 T-34 painted in yellow and white Navy colors. He is passionate about preserving the legacy and history of military aircraft while fostering patriotism and national pride through airshow formation flying demonstrations. Dash continues to teach and mentor pilots wishing to learn the art of formation flying.
Todd “Waldo” Eby
Todd “Waldo” Eby's Pilot bio coming soon!
Sherri "Dot" Roberts
A native of Southern Indiana, Sherri developed a passion for aviation at a young age. Following high school, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy as an Air Traffic Controller, beginning a military career that spanned 27 years. After serving 10 years on active duty, she transitioned to the U.S. Navy Reserve while simultaneously building a civilian career as an Aircraft Dispatcher for a major airline, and Part 135 Remote Chief Pilot. During her service in the Navy, she operated Unmanned Aircraft Systems, logging over 200 hours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. She retired from the Navy as a Master Chief Petty Officer. Sherri holds a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and holds FAA certificates as Commercial Pilot, Remote Pilot, Repairman, Aircraft Dispatcher, and Control Tower Operator. Today, Sherri’s love for flight is as personal as it is professional. She and her husband Dash own a T-34 Mentor, an aircraft she continues to fly regularly. They started the Skyliners Flight Demonstration Team to share the history of the T-34s and the joy of flying. Sherri serves many functions on the SKYLINERS Team including being the Team’s Announcer and Ground Coordinator. Sherri is a member of T-34 Association, EAA, Warbirds, IAC, AOPA, and WAI.
Doug “Rainbo” Hulse
Dudley (Doug) Hulse earned his pilot license in 1985 and has owned and operated several single and twin aircraft, including turboprops, since then. In 2003, Rainbo obtained a T-28B Trojan and was introduced to close formation flying whereupon he proceeded to get his Wing and Lead formation ratings. From there he went on to become the Flight Lead of the T-28 Warbird group for 4 years at Oshkosh. In 2009, Rainbo started his airshow flying career, flying first with the Trojan Horsemen and then Trojan Thunder airshow teams. After selling his T-28 in 2022, Doug transitioned to the T-34 and began actively flying with the T-34 Association. He joined the SKYLINERS shortly after the Team formed and he currently holds a Lead Formation card with the T-34 group. Doug is married with three kids, including his son Adam, who is also a T-34 pilot and a rated wingman. Professionally, Doug has owned and operated multiple companies since 1983, and currently serves as Chairman of the Maresco Group of Companies. Doug resides in Ninety Six, South Carolina.
Steve “Fuzzy” Zahler
“Fuzzy” grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1983. While at the University, he was selected for a highly coveted “pilot slot” through the Air Force ROTC Program. After graduation, he attended Air Force pilot training at Reese AFB, Texas, graduating in 1984. After initial pilot training, Fuzzy was assigned to fly the OA-37 Dragonfly at Osan Air Base, Korea. After nine months in the Dragonfly, his Forward Air Control (FAC) unit transitioned to the OV-10 Bronco. Following two years at Osan, Fuzzy was transferred to George AFB, California and completed his FAC tour in the OV-10. He then moved on to his next assignment flying the F-111F Aardvark at RAF Lakenheath, England, where he served from 1988 to 1991. While stationed at Lakenheath, Fuzzy deployed to the Middle East and flew combat missions in support of Operation Desert Storm. He completed his active-duty military service flying the F- 111 at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, and separated from the Air Force in 1994 after 11 years of service. Following his military career, Fuzzy began a full civilian aviation career flying charter and corporate King Air aircraft, including two seasons supporting the NASCAR circuit. He continued to advance professionally by serving three years as a Flight Inspector with the FAA in Oklahoma City, flying the King Air 300 and the Baron. In 1999, he began his airline career with US Airways, where he flew the Airbus and Boeing 737. His time with US Airways was cut short when he was furloughed after 9/11, but he later joined JetBlue Airways, where he completed a 20-year career before retiring. Fuzzy currently resides in South Carolina and has two adult children, a grandson, and twin granddaughters living nearby. He remains a very active pilot with both the SKYLINERS and the T-34 Association, serving as the Deputy Flight Lead for the SKYLINERS Team. He also continues to fly part time as a corporate pilot in the King Air and has amassed more than 20,000 flight hours.
Jim “Sweep” Stoffregen
“Sweep” was born and raised in Chicago and earned his pilot license in 1978, flying out of Chicago’s Midway Airport. He graduated from the University of Illinois/Chicago in 1981. Following his college graduation, Sweep was awarded a commission as an Ensign in the US Navy in 1982. Shortly thereafter he headed south to Pensacola Naval Air Station, FL to begin flight training as a Naval Flight Officer. Sweep earned his Navy Wings of Gold in 1983 flying the TA-4J Skyhawk and then became an instructor in the Skyhawk for the next 18 months. Following his A-4 tour, he transitioned to A-7E Corsair II and subsequently the F/A-18C Hornet. Sweep deployed, as a carrier-based pilot, aboard USS Nimitz and USS America. After a 16-year career with the US Navy, he transitioned to civil aviation as an airline pilot and retired after 34 of service with Northwest and Delta Air Lines.
Billy “Smitty” Smith
Michael H. “Stache” Grossmann
Ryan R. “NORDO” Patterson Jr.
“Smitty” grew up as a military brat living all over the world. He considers Maryland his home state, however. Smitty and his wife Heather reside in northeastern Marlyand. Smitty joined the U. S. Army at the age of 18 to fly helicopters and did so as a Warrant Officer for 8 years, flying various rotary and fixed wing aircraft. Upon completion of his bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Smitty left the Army and joined the Maryland Air National Guard to fly jets. Learning to fly all over again, the “Air Force way”, he flew the T-37, T-38 and the A-10. A veteran of multiple Combat Deployments to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq, and Afghanistan, Smitty retired in 2004 as a Lieutenant Colonel after a 26-year military career. Concurrently, Smitty also recently retired after a 36-year career with a major US airline. Smitty has held Instructor pilot ratings in Army helicopters, the A-10, several different airliners, and has amassed over 25,000 hours flying time. He has owned his T-34 for 26 years and is the President of the T-34 Association, a Type Club charged with promoting and preserving the T-34 Mentor for future generations to enjoy. He is a qualified Formation Check Pilot in that organization.
“Stache” was born in Aschaffenburg, Germany in 1953 and moved to Buffalo, New York in August of the same year. Buffalo, NY is where Mike first became interested in airplanes. As a youngster he liked going to the Buffalo International airport to watch the DC-3’s, Convairs, and DC-6’s. In 1967, Mike moved to Youngstown, Ohio and graduated from Boardman High School in 1971. He served his community of Boardman becoming an EMT and Firefighter for the Boardman Fire Department in 1975. In 1979, Mike took his first flying lesson and went on to earn his Private Pilot License before the year’s end. Now firmly bitten by the “flying bug,” he began adding ratings and experience at a rapid pace – starting with Instrument / Commercial / Multi-Engine ratings in 1980. The next year, 1981, he became a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and added the Instrument Instructor rating (CFII) in 1982. He added a multi-engine Flight Instructor (CFIME) rating in 1983 and reached the top by obtaining his Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) License in 1985. After devoting years to climbing the pilot ladder, Mike retired from the Fire Department in 1985 and set his sights on becoming a full-time professional pilot and business owner. He started Air Medical Transport in 1984 and went on to found Castle Aviation in 1986 which he still owns and operates today from the Akron-Canton, OH airport (KCAK). Mike’s long list of accomplishments and community service also includes: -Formed NORTHSTAR BUSINESS AVIATION IN 2002 -Former Board member ECOPA East Central Ohio Pilots Association -Former Air Cargo Committee Chair NATA -Former Board Member NOBAA Northern Ohio Business Aviation Association -Former Board member of NATA National Air Transportation Association - Current Trustee of the Veterans Airlift Command Foundation -Current Board member/treasurer of the T34 Association “Stache” has over 20,000 flight hours and is type-rated on the B747, MU300, and CE525.
“NORDO” was born 5/17/66 at Wright Patt Air Force Base in Fairborn, OH. He is the son of Air Force parents Ryan & Sally Patterson. After some Air Force globetrotting as a military “brat,” Ryan settled back in Dayton, OH… the home of aviation! He continues his family’s tradition of piloting airplanes, being a 3rd generation pilot with both his father and paternal grandmother also being pilots. Ryan attended Our Lady of Mercy Grade School, Chaminade Julianne High School, Sinclair Community College and the University of Dayton. He is an Electrical Engineer and has spent his entire career working for FANUC America, Corp - the world’s #1 Industrial Robotics and CNC company. After many years working as an Engineer, Ryan shifted into two decades of Technical Robotic Sales followed by a decade in Executive Leadership and is still working today. Ryan also served his local community in Lebanon, OH as a School Board member, vice president and then president for 12 years. Ryan is very blessed with a wonderful family consisting of his Wife, one Daughter (Officer in the Air Force) and one Son (4th generation pilot). Ryan flew with his Dad as a child, however did not start flying on his own until his mid 20’s. A pilot now for almost three decades, Ryan has owned many airplanes. After years of cross-country type flying he caught the formation flying “bug” and has been performing fly-overs, “Missing Man” demonstrations and airshows for 20 years as both a Lead Pilot and Wingman. Ryan holds a multi-engine, commercial instrument pilot license and has been a member of three different FAST signatories; JLFC, RPA and now the T34 Association. He is also a member of AOPA and EAA. Ryan currently flies a 1957 T34B Mentor, which he considers “the perfect airplane/warbird for what we do!”
T-34 Mentor
The T-34 is a 1950’s era military trainer designed specifically for the military by the Beech Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. The T-34 prototype first flew in December 1948 and entered service in 1953 with the U.S. Air Force and Navy and continued throughout the 1950’s and early 60’s before being replaced with jet aircraft.
Thousands of Air Force and Navy pilots started their flying career in the venerable T-34 Mentor.
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