January 15th – 18th, 2026
Air2Air Aerial Photo Tour!
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Description
An MPA EXCLUSIVE photo tour opportunity unlike anything you could have imagined.
A truly THRILLING and EXHILARATING photography experience like no other that you can’t get anywhere else!
Ever dreamed of capturing airplanes up close, right there in the wild blue? We’re not talking about shooting them with your feet on the ground. We’re talking about Warbirds, aerobatic airplanes, general aviation airplanes, vintage and classic aircraft just a few feet away from you, thousands of feet above the ground.
That’s right, we’re talking about flying with them, camera in hand, living every aviation photographer’s dream.
Picture yourself suspended in the infinite blue, your camera poised as some of the world’s most elite aerial performers dance through the sky behind you. This isn’t a dream — it’s our January 2026 air-to-air photography expedition, and it’s about to transcend every expectation.
Our first aerial photography venture left participants speechless. Check out this video overview if you haven’t seen it yet.
And it doesn’t stop there! We are in the works for even more surprises! This truly is a VERY LIMITED and EXCLUSIVE opportunity we have!
Imagine capturing heart-stopping aerobatics from your own aerial platform — snap rolls that slice through the air, billowing smoke trails painting the sky, and formation flying that defies belief. These aren’t just planes; they’re the world’s most sophisticated aerial performance machines, piloted by artists who write their signatures across the heavens.
Join us for our next Air2Air adventure – January 15-18, 2026 in Marana, AZ ( just outside of Tucson) . Thursday will be our exclusive air-to-air photography flight, while Friday and Saturday will immerse you in the electric atmosphere of the airshow itself, complete with static displays opportunities , VIP entry and seating and more!
Fair warning: Mother Nature plays by her own rules, and in aviation, safety reigns supreme. We’ll need to stay flexible as weather, aircraft availability, and other variables come into play. But here’s our promise: You’re about to experience something that exists nowhere else on Earth.
Claim your spot in aviation photography history. We can only take 9 people maximum. Our last offering sold out in 3 minutes with 11 and we fully expect the same this time around. This is an opportunity that truly is an exclusive and limited offering! We have limited to 8 people this time so NO ONE has to take turns photographing during the air 2 air session!
THE DETAILS:
Location – Marana, AZ ( just outside of Tucson)
Dates – Jan 15th -18th, 2026
Price – $4795 (Save $300 – $4495 Use Code: AIR300)LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE – This means no one has to take turns shooting during the air 2 air! * This is a phenomenal rate for what you will get to do. This would easily cost over $20,000 privately IF you could even somehow coordinate it. We have worked with our partner David Leininger Photography who specializes in aviation images to make this happen with his many contacts in the aviation community. We are simply asked that we give the pilots and owners of the planes, images they can use.
Dates – Jan 15th -18th, 2026
Price – $4795 (Save $300 – $4495 Use Code: AIR300)LIMITED TO 10 PEOPLE – This means no one has to take turns shooting during the air 2 air! * This is a phenomenal rate for what you will get to do. This would easily cost over $20,000 privately IF you could even somehow coordinate it. We have worked with our partner David Leininger Photography who specializes in aviation images to make this happen with his many contacts in the aviation community. We are simply asked that we give the pilots and owners of the planes, images they can use.
Included –
- Mission/Photography Planning and Safety Briefings
- Classroom education on aerial photography ahead of sessions
- Night time session
- An EXCLUSIVE air 2 air mission!
- A variety of airplanes in the air and on the ground
- A team of instruction, safety observer, and pilot coordination
- Transport to and from host hotel to the session locations.
Not Included-
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- Travel to and from Tucson, AZ and host hotel
- Accommodations (A host hotel will be reserved)
- Meals
- Travel Insurance
- Gratuities
- Other personal expenses
Optional Rides!
Our friends Karl Gasler and his WW2 T-6 as well as Tom Torchia with his 1938 Recall Stearman Bi Plane will also be with us AND ONCE AGAIN, offering rides!!
Those that did it, KNOW how awesome this was!!
Video
Instructors
- David McKay
- David Leininger – Pro Aviation Photographer
- Richard VanderMulan – Pro Aviation Photographer
Instructors are scheduled, however, they are subject to change as needed.
FAQ's
Q – What type of aircraft will we be photographing?
A -The aerial team is working extremely hard to gather a mixed variety of aircraft from the General Aviation, Vintage, Warbird and Jet communities! Due to many possible situations with aircraft, we cannot guarantee any specific aircraft. There will certainly be something for everyone. This will include both static and air to air opportunities. Currently, the list we have secured above is TOP NOTCH!
Q – How do we photograph “Air to Air”?
A – We will be utilizing a highly trained team of professionals . This includes, pilots, safety observer, and a person communicating direct with each pilot for positioning behind our aircraft we will be utilizing.
Each photographer will be tethered by a safety harness and we are positioned in a staggered staging area. The back of the plane has an open ramp that will come down, each plane will come in and be positioned for us to photograph. Simply thrilling!!
Q – What type of physical requirements are needed?
A – First and foremost, a sense of adventure! Other than that, you will need to be able to walk up a plane ramp, and then be able to move to a sitting position on the aircraft flooring for shooting. We will be in tight formation together as a group. This is not a strenuous photo tour physically.
Q – How many air to air sessions are included?
A – There is one extended session planned. We will be in the air several hours photographing various planes in an orchestrated dance in the sky! The non air2air day will be filled with many other photographic opportunities and learning including VIP at the airshow.
Q – What camera gear will I need?
A – For air2air shooting generally, a DSLR or mirrorless camera body, lenses may vary, but participants will not need anything longer than 200mm. “I generally shoot between
50-150mm. My go to lens is 24-120mm/F4 and that covers pretty much everything I need when shooting. Because we have limited space inside the aircraft, I would suggest one body, one lens and plenty of memory cards. Of course, static shooting and shooting with re-enactors will require additional lenses an d tripod for evening sessions” – David L
Tour Packet
Please download the Tour Packet from the link below. The information contained in this packet is also available under the Tour Prep page here on the website. However, this packet will also include some gear specifics for this tour.
Air2Air 2026 Tour Pack
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