Mike Tryggvason
Airshow demonstration pilot
Mike Tryggvason flies all three Tryg Aviation demonstrations, coast to coast across North America.
One mission
As a military family, every performance is a tribute to service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Mike Tryggvason and Sam Tryggvason operate Tryg Aviation with precision, safety, and a deep respect for the audience.
Short talks and crowd line interactions are available, and funding options are available upon request for USAF open houses.
Air Race X, 2026
Mike Tryggvason is one of only eight pilots selected worldwide for the international Air Race X series in 2026. He is listed on the series roster as Viking 12 Racing, race number 12, for Canada, and competes in the Zivko Edge 540 v3 under the call sign Viking 12.
What he flies
AgCat Demo
7 minutes · Grumman G-164A AgCat
Modern barnstorming at surface level, trailing color-changing smoke.
NightCat Demo
5 minutes · Grumman G-164A AgCat
The AgCat becomes a pyrotechnic platform: wingtip pyro and synchronized lighting.
Viking 12 Race Plane Demo
10 minutes · Zivko Edge 540 v3
Ten minutes of Air Race X speed, roll rate, and agility.
The aircraft
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