NextGen Eagles

Designed by Frank Christensen as a competitor to the Pitts Special, the Christen Eagle II set a new standard for completely documented homebuilding kits, revolutionizing the homebuilding industry and quickly earned its place as a top aerobatic competitor.

In 1979, Charlie Hillard, Tom Poberezny, and Gene Soucy brought the Eagle into the airshow spotlight as the Eagles Aerobatic Team. From 1992 to 2014, Bill Gordon and Billy Segalla carried that tradition forward as the Iron Eagle Aerobatic Team, flying higher-power Super Eagles, showing crowds just how capable the airframe could be.

Today, the NextGen Eagles continue the legacy of the iconic Christen Eagle. Pilots, Leland Kracher and Stephen Covington fly a nostalgic, high-energy show for first-timers and long-time airshow fans alike. Their goal is to honor what came before, continue the standard of excellence, and keep the Eagle flying for the next generation.