Florida International Air Show brings high-flying thrills, inspiration to Punta Gorda

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) - Hundreds of spectators looked up at the skies above Punta Gorda this weekend as the Florida International Air Show brought two days of high-flying thrills to Southwest Florida.From powerful MiG jets to gravity-defying aerobatics and planes racing supercars, the event gave aviation enthusiasts of all ages plenty to see.Among the performers was Australian-born aerobatic pilot Aarron Deliu, who moved to the United States five years ago. He says the Florida International Air Show is one of his favorite events.“The crowd, the energy. The organizers, the other performers. This is one of the world’s best air shows. It’s just great,” Deliu said.While performing incredible stunts in the sky is part of his passion, Deliu says some of the most meaningful moments happen once his plane is back on the ground.For him, interacting with young aviation enthusiasts is personal.Deliu says he was just 14 years old when a conversation with a pilot changed the course of his life.“S