Air show performer, Mike Wiskus, and his daughter and publicist, Danielle, with the Lucas Oil S-2C Pitts Special at the Tanis display at EAA AirVenture 2011.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has become a sponsor of air show performer, Michael Wiskus. The Lucas Oil S-2C Pitts Special, which Wiskus flys, is equipped with a Lycoming AEIO-540 engine.
Wiskus swears by the Tanis preheating system, which he says he has been using for the past 36 years.
“Operating the Pitts or any of my other aircraft in Minnesota in the wintertime requires preheating the engine,” said Wiskus. “When you consider the cost of the engine, having a good starting temperature is very important, especially on initial startups. The less time it takes to warm the engine, the better I like it. I like my engine temperature gauge to indicate at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit before I takeoff. Having a Tanis preheater is essential equipment – as essential as my parachute!”
“Michael Wiskus represents an exciting segment of aviation,” said Bob Krueger, President of Tanis. “His enthusiasm for flying is unique, and Tanis is proud to be an enabling part of that.”
Wiskus was on hand to sign autographs at the Tanis display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011 in July. He is the 2002 U.S. National Aerobatic Champion and was a member of the 2004 United States Aerobatic Team (www.TanisAircraft.com).
