May 16-18, 2025 | Hillsboro Airport | Hillsboro, OR
Melissa Burns – Edge 540
Melissa Burns is a professional aerobatic pilot, display skydiver, and B.A.S.E. Jumper. She currently flies an Edge 540.
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About Melissa Burns
In 2006, at 22 years old, Melissa became the youngest female member of the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team in history. She placed 3rd overall in the 2015 World Aerobatic Championships after 10 years of competing at the Unlimited World Level.
Melissa was named the Fastest Woman in the World at the World Champion Wingsuit B.A.S.E. Jumping Race in Norway in 2015 and has participated in numerous Skydiving World Records. She was also named as an inductee to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Chancellor’s Hall of Fame in 2015 in Prescott, AZ. Today, she travels with her team performing in Airshow Displays for audiences worldwide.
Learn more about Melissa Burns: https://www.sportsgal.com/#intro
About the Edge 540
Melissa flies a blue and white Edge 540. This aircraft is a single-seat, fully aerobatic aircraft.
The Edge 540s are capable of a 420-degree-per-second roll rate and a 3,700-feet-per-minute climb rate. It is a popular choice for pilots who compete in unlimited aerobatic competitions and air shows.
What to Expect at the Show
Melissa’s performance starts off with a series of aggressive aerobatic maneuvers that set the stage for the rest of her performance. Her demonstration consists of a series of loops, rolls, and passes that show off her incredible skills and the capabilities of the Edge 540.
NEW IN 2026 – Melissa joins KABOOM!
Back in 2025, Melissa debuted her new night show act and we’re excited to share she’s bringing it to Hillsboro! Her night act features high-energy aerobatics, with pyro coming off the tips of her Edge 540! You don’t want to miss her KABOOM! debut!
