Last year, the first air show at the Warsaw Municipal Airport was, aside from some logistical setbacks, a raving success. Well, it will be returning this summer, and this year the organizers are prepared for a much bigger crowd.

“We’re better organized this year,” says Jim Holbrook. Air show goers can expect all the great aeronautic awesomeness from last year, but with more food (including a beer garden for the adults), more parking and more outdoor bathroom areas.

The show has expanded to a 2 day event. The air show will go from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.

On Friday, plane and helicopter rides will be available as well as an air show practice, a ‘70s rock concert, Alan Hoover’s aero show at dusk and a balloon glow. The balloon glow will feature hot air balloons that will be off the ground but tethered for show.

A number of planes will be on display during the show, including an F4U Corsair, a T-6 Texan and a Candy Bomber. “Probably the highlight of the whole show is the 4-engine C-54,’ says Al Hoover, president of the Historic Flights Organization.

The C-54 “Candy Bomber” will be on display and tours will be available. The inside of this plane is a museum dedicated to educating the public about the Berlin Airlift. More information can be found by visiting www.spiritoffreedom.org. A “candy drop” will occur on Saturday and will offer guests a fun demonstration.

Airplane and helicopter rides will be offered again. There will be airplane-car races. A parachute display happens after noon.

From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. there will be an aerobatics display. Then from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. is the Jet Revue, which will include flyovers and an afterburner display.

Aerial performers this year are: “Pitts Bob” Richards, Cliff Robinson, Ralph Luces, Patrick McAlee, Paul Grossnickle and Al Hoover, Dave Folk, Dean Cutshall and Mike Wild.

Come early for the pancake breakfast at 7 a.m., then enjoy all the aerial activities. Admission is free, but a $5 donation will be accepted at the parking lot gates.

Each entrant will be given a bottle of water, and shuttles will be carting patrons from the parking areas to the airport.

The full event schedule is posted on www.airshowofwarsaw.com.