Tom “Lark” Larkin & the SubSonex Jet

om “Lark” Larkin brings one of the most unique performances in air show aviation to Frontiers in Flight. A former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, instructor pilot, aerobatic competitor, and airline captain, Larkin’s Mini Jet Airshows is the culmination of a lifelong dream inspired by watching jet demonstrations as a child.

Flying the highly modified SubSonex Jet, Larkin delivers a high-energy routine packed with precision aerobatics, dramatic smoke trails, and fighter-inspired maneuvers. Weighing just 500 pounds and capable of speeds approaching 300 mph, the SubSonex is one of the smallest jet-powered aircraft performing on today’s air show circuit, creating an exciting and unforgettable demonstration unlike anything else in the sky.

A graduate of Georgia Tech with more than 10,000 flight hours in over 55 aircraft types, Larkin combines decades of military, airline, and aerobatic experience into a performance that showcases the skill, precision, and thrill of flight. From high-speed passes to breathtaking aerobatic sequences, Mini Jet Airshows is a crowd favorite that proves big excitement can come in a very small package.