Biography & experience
A Veteran Airshow Pilot
and FearBoss
Jon Melby began his journey with flight at the age of 8 years old. Gathering leaves from his front yard during the fall season, he piled them up close to his roof. He grabbed a ladder and climbed up unto the roof of his home. All the neighbor kids came by to watch what Jonny was going to do. He then initiated his world of flight by jumping off the roof into the leaves. His career as an airshow pilot had its beginning.
Age 12
Attends first airshow
Jon watched legendary airshow pilot Bob Hoover and Art Scholl perform
Age 15
first solo in a glider
Rode his bicycle 40 miles in the July Arizona heat to learn to fly gliders
age 19
bought a plane - became a pilot
Bought a Cessna 150 airplane and earned his private pilots license in 3 weeks
2001
airshow pilot certified
A dream accomplished by becoming a certified airshow pilot.
2014
joins the discovery channel canada airshow tv show
One of the characters in this docudrama about the airshow industry
2021
launches fearboss
Helping people overcome their fears to achieve their dream – FearBoss
skills and abilities
Jon Melby has several skills acquired in life
Airshow pilot
Author-coach-fearboss!
muscian
Future Appearances
February 17-19, 2023
Buckeye, Arizona
The Buckeye Air Fair is one of Jon’s local airshows he performs at. It’s a very fun and close knit airshow. The airshow keeps getting better each year and 2023 airshow with no exception. Come out and join us!
Feb 17-19
2023
October 8-9, 2022
Salinas, California
Once again, Jon will be performing at the California International Airshow! This wonderful event features fellow performers and the Canadian Snowbirds! Don’t miss this one!
Feb 18-20
2022
September 23-25, 2022
mcas miramar, california
This is one of (if not the largest) military airshow in the world. Absolutely a fun event for you (and Jon) to attend. Put this on your calendar and get some upgraded seating below. See you there!
sep 23-25
2022
september 17, 2022
Colorado City, Arizona
This a very local and small town airshow. This event is fun for the whole family and is something fairly new for the town of Colorado City, Arizona. Come out and have a very personalized airshow day!
september 17
2022
August 26-27, 2022
Madras, Oregon
The Airshow of the Cascades is a wonderful family event right in Madras, Oregon. They have a twilight show on Friday with live music. Saturday is a full airshow that will be one of the best in the region!
aug 26-27
2022
August 13-14, 2022 (Tentative)
kaneohe bay, hawaii
This is the place to be in Hawaii at the MCAS Kaneohe Bay airshow on the beautiful island of Oahu! Fly (or drive) to be there for a wonderful airshow experience!
Aug 13-14
2022
august 5-7, 2022
seattle area, washington
This is the ultimate of both sea and air! Watch hydroplane racing and with a little airshow action! This will be as exciting for you as it will be for Jon! See you there!
Aug 5-7
2022
February 18-20, 2022
Buckeye, Arizona
The Buckeye Air Fair is one of Jon’s local airshows he performs at. It’s a very fun and close knit airshow. The EAA Copperstate Fly-In is also held here each year.
Feb 18-20
2022
October 30-31, 2021
Salinas, California
The California International Airshow is in Salinas, California. This well established and exciting airshow has featured performers from all over the U.S.A.