PERFORMER
Mike Tryggvason – Edge 540
You may remember Mike Tryggvason as the pilot (and husband) of legendary Wingwalker Sam (@see.sam.fly) from 2025. Returning to the Canadian International Air Show in 2026, Mike is a premier Canadian aerobatic and now rookie Air Race X pilot, continuing Canada’s legacy in aerobatic air racing.
This year, Mike is debuting a new Edge 540 V3 racer aircraft. The Edge is one of the last to roll off the Zivko production line in 2010 for the Red Bull Air Race series. Its new mission is split now between Air Race X, the world’s fastest motorsport, and air show demonstration flying. With a top speed of 240 knots, a roll rate faster than 450 degrees per second, and more than 325 horsepower, it’s the pinnacle of high performance aerobatic aircraft. During air racing, Mike will pull up to 12g (12 times the force of gravity) while on vertical turn maneuvers. The Edge 540 is the highest performing aerobatic aircraft currently flying.