The Bush Air #2 Cessna C170-X experimental SuperStol Bushplane is being modified to take on the temporary role of the "Black Rock City Air Force" mutant airplane. This project is the creation of "CC" Pocock and Christi Masi "Tumbleweed" for the 2024 Burning Man event.

The fake rockets and missile launchers are all easily and quickly removed or attached and can also house additional pyrotechnic smoke and gerb effects. The outboard wing-tip pyro brackets hold larger pyrotechnic effects and fireworks for a night aerial pyro-laser show. The hardpoint mounting brackets under the wings are genuine Cessna L-19 Bird Dog rocket launching brackets. The brackets serve multiple roles, for example during a night aerial pyro-laser show, they would normally carry stage lighting and laser equipment. Two powerful RGB LED laser effects projectors will be mounted under each wing for the show. These are the same type of laser systems that are commonly seen at outdoor music festivals. Other uses of the brackets include carrying bicycles, cargo pods or external fuel tanks etc. The original dual exhaust smoke system will be used to generate smoke for the display.

The additional cockpit control systems includes a multi channel pyrotechnics control panel, DMX lighting controler and a laptop PC for laser control. A large auxiliary battery and 110vac power inverter will be installed to supply electrical power for the lasers and stage lighting. Additional aircraft landing and flood lights are also being installed.

Photos and info will be updated as this project progresses.