THE PEPSI SKYDANCER



A 1956 DeHavilland Chipmunk

        Originally designed to serve as a trainer for the Royal
Canadian Air Force, the 1956 deHavilland Chipmunk has been specially
modified for aerobatics. Nearly 3,000 man-hours over a two year period
were spent on developing the Skydancer into the finest example of a
SUPER CHIPMUNK. It now boasts a cruising speed of 160 mph, and a range
of more than 600 miles. It will climb at a rate of 2500/minute.

        The Skydancer is powered by a Lycoming IO-540 engine. It's 
propelled by a special laminate three bladed wooden propeller, 
custom-manufactured for the Skydancer in Germany.

        To withstand the enormous stress created during aerobatics,
Skydancer has been rebuilt, virtually from the landing gear up. For
example, the fuselage was reskinned with heavier gauge aluminum and
flush-riveted for enhanced aerodynamics.  While the wings, which were
originally fabric-covered, are now covered with a single piece of
aluminum.  Control surface hinges were machined by hand from special
4130 steel.  The Skydancer is wired for night time aerobatics with
special affect pyro-technics mounted on the wings and tail.  The Pepsi
Skydancer is equipped with camera mounts on both wings and the tail
for 35mm cameras which are remotely activated from the cockpit.

        The Skydancer's routine is tightly choreographed to music
selected not only on its suitability for acrobatic maneuvers, but for
its ability to add spirit and emotion to the performance. 

        Today, with the historic Pepsi Skywriter, the Pepsi Skydancer
continues to add to the long and colorful tradition that is Pepsi-Cola
Company's heritage in the field of aeronautics. It is a heritage that,
each year, is shared by dozens and dozens of audiences, and as a
result, thousands and thousands of new, delighted Americans.

For More Information, Call:
Suzanne Asbury-Oliver 
(303) 697-9440

Email: PepsiTeam@aol.com