Best of the West was released in the late '80s and was a classic for airshow enthusiasts. Footage includes 101 different performers and aircraft, most of which have not flown in 10 to 20 years. Each aircraft/performer is titled at the beginning of their segment. From warbirds to the SR-71, the ability to see these planes fly is a rare experience. Flight Video Magazine decided to re-release this old classic due to the number of requests for past airshow classic performances. The footage runs from 1985 to 1989 and covers airshows from the western U.S. and Canada. The U.S.

This video montage was produced for the International Council Of Air Shows( ICAS ) to open the annual convention awards ceremony. ICAS is the organization representing all North American airshows, the performers, and all industry associated with putting on an airshow event. This video represents a cross section of airshow performers that include the Blue Angels, Snowbirds, military jets, civilian aerobatics, and parachute teams.

California International Airshow in Salinas, California is one of the best shows in the country. 2005 marked the show's 25th anniversary with a great line-up of performers. The awesome footage is put to music with the sounds of the performer's aircraft punctuating every moment. The performers in order of appearance:

The Reno Air Races and Airshow 2004. Air racing, aerobatic performances by Sean D. Tucker, Julie Clark, Mike Goulian, car drop, F-4 Phantom, Red Bull Races, and more.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels C-130 "Fat Albert" support aircraft demonstrates the JATO Rocket assisted takeoff.