Sound of Speed

05/16/2025

03/13/2025

Can’t wait for the next airshow in St Joseph? The team behind the Sound of Speed is excited to bring the National STOL Series to Rosecrans Memorial Airport with the inaugural Pony Express STOL competition!

The National STOL Series will be landing in St. Joe for the inaugural Pony Express STOL Competition! This event, taking place May 16-17 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport, is the 3rd stop of a year’s worth of competition between the top STOL (short take off and landing) specialists from around the United States and Canada!

National STOL is an organized competition series for pilots nationwide to showcase their skill in a sport-like setting. As they compete at one or more events throughout the year, top finishers earn points towards an Annual Title. While the ability to take off and land in short distances is commonly honed by bush pilots in backcountry flying, it is a skill that all pilots can and should practice, making National STOL competitions accessible to anyone involved in general aviation. Alongside the competitive aspects, the vision of National STOL is to introduce the excitement of general aviation to a nationwide audience, challenge pilots to better themselves, and foster the next generation of aviators. ✈️

Learn more and stay tuned for tickets at: nationalstol.com/ponyexpress

12/10/2024

During the ICAS Convention, the Air Force Thunderbirds announced the Sound of Speed Airshow and 139th Airlift Wing Open House as the 2024 Military Show Site of the Year! A lot of hard work goes into hosting a good show. Thank you to all of our partners who helped us host a great show!

The 139th Airlift Wing and Sound of Speed Airshow were honored to be selected as the Air Force Thunderbirds 2024 Military Show Site of the Year! Several criteria are looked at including adherence to the Thunderbirds support manual and community engagement events.

10/15/2024

We are beyond grateful to Buchanan County, MO for helping the Sound of Speed air show take flight! Your support brought the community together in the most spectacular way, and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for helping us make lasting memories for aviation enthusiasts of all ages! ✈️

10/14/2024

Flying high with gratitude! A huge thank you to our sponsor, United Fiber who made this year’s air show a soaring success. Your contributions make all the difference. ✈️

10/14/2024

Thank you to Summit Truck Bodies for powering this year’s Sound of Speed air show. Your partnership helps us keep the sky alive!

10/14/2024

What an incredible weekend at the air show! We want to give a special shout-out to our sponsor, Herzog. Thanks to your support, we were able to showcase thrilling performances and deliver a one-of-a-kind event. Thank you for helping us soar! ✈️

10/12/2024

Thank you to our incredible sponsor, Wil Fischer of Springfield for helping us soar to new heights at this year’s Sound of Speed Airshow! ✈️ Your support keeps the skies filled with excitement and innovation.

10/12/2024

As we continue to look back on the excitement of the Sound of Speed air show, we want to take a moment to thank one of our fantastic sponsors, FLY TECH Pilot Academy. Your contributions made this event truly special, from the jaw-dropping performances to the community engagement. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make this year’s airshow one to remember! ✈️

10/12/2024

The Sound of Speed Airshow would not have been possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors. We are deeply grateful to EquipmentShare for their contributions, which helped make this year’s event one for the books. Thank you for your commitment to our community and for helping us deliver an unforgettable experience! 🛩️

10/11/2024

We are beyond grateful to our sponsor, Ideker, Inc. for helping the Sound of Speed air show take off! Your support brought the community together in the most spectacular way. Thank you for helping us make lasting memories for aviation enthusiasts of all ages! ✈️

10/11/2024

We are grateful for our sponsor, Metronet Fiber. With your support, we’ve taken aviation thrills to the next level! 🛩️ Thank you for powering this year’s air show. Your partnership helps us keep the sky alive!