Phil Dacy – Airshow Announcer
Setting the pace for any event, Phil Dacy brings to the center stage an enthusiastic style of airshow announcing that is ‘second to none’. Having accumulated over 10,000 hours as a pilot in a variety of aircraft, Phil’s extensive knowledge and experience bring sponsors, spectators and media to the ‘front row’ in experiencing the finest in airshow entertainment.
Phil is recognized in the industry for his trademark dedication, experience, knowledge and commitment to airshows and aviation. A genuine interest and familiarity with aircraft ranging from small, single engine planes, to today’s military fighter aircraft, Phil is able to ‘put attendees in the cockpit’, or ‘on the wing’ of the aircraft, as no other announcer can!From fly-ins and corporate outings to the large, ‘jet team’ shows and military open houses, Phil brings over twenty years of professional experience to the show-line.
Phil’s expertise in announcing comes from personal experience having flown aircraft ranging from taildraggers to jets. When not performing in Airshows, Phil is employed as the VP of Flight Operations/Director of Operations and as a pilot with Priester Aviation, a Chicago based (Chicago Executive – formerly Palwaukee) Charter Company. Phil is Captain on their Hawker 4000.
Phil’s intense and riveting airshow announcing, make him the number one choice of performers and event organizers.