Why AeroSPARX are the right choice for this project
Between them, Guy Westgate and Rob Barsby bring nearly 40 years of display flying experience, combining world-class aerobatic skill, creative innovation, and uncompromising safety standards.
AeroSPARX have consistently operated at the cutting edge of aviation display technology, pioneering the integration of airborne pyrotechnics, LED lighting, ground-based firework effects, lights, lasers, and coordinated drone swarms into dynamic aerial performances. Their ability to merge aeronautical precision with cinematic creativity has made them a trusted partner for large-scale live and filmed events worldwide.
Guy Westgate is an aerobatic and glider pilot with a unique blend of competition pedigree, display innovation, and commercial aviation experience. Guy started AeroSPARX and is co-owner, team lead in bring together four special elements in display flying, Formation, Aerobatics, flying with pyro and flying at night..
Key highlights:
Eight-time National Glider Aerobatic Champion and instructor (Unlimited level) and three-time member of the British Aerobatic Team
Over 32 years of glider aerobatic experience, including 28 years in display gliders and motor gliders.Holds world records in tandem paragliding and display flying.
Commercial pilot with British Airways, flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777 from London Heathrow.
Pioneer of techniques such as wing-tip pyrotechnics, LED lighting on gliders, and the UK’s first night-time pyrotechnic glider display (S1 Swift, 2010).
Guy’s role in AeroSPARX: aircraft formation, glider operations, and the integration of night-display innovation with ground fireworks and drones.
For projects involving high-end displays, Guy brings a rare combination of unlimited-level aerobatic skill, glider display specialism, and commercial-airline discipline.
Rob Barsby is co-owner, creative director and team flight leader of AeroSPARX, known for his broad aviation foundation, creative direction in display media, Innovation and leadership in global spectacle events bring together four special elements in display flying, Formation, Aerobatics, flying with pyro and flying at night..
Key highlights:
Began flying at age 17 progressing to Instructor, then Chief Flying Instructor at one of the UK’s largest gliding clubs (The Gliding Centre, Husbands Bosworth).
Active in display flying: leads aerobatic and formation programmes at night with pyrotechnics, drones, lasers and motorsports/high-profile event tie-ins.
Coaching/instruction/examiner/flying display director experience across gliders, motor gliders, taildraggers. microlights and training aircraft giving him depth in aviation operations.
Keynote speaker and creative director: engages with corporate, youth aviation and STEM audiences, leveraging his display-lead role to inspire and innovate.
Rob brings the blend of instructional rigour, display innovation and media-ready presence ideal for high visibility projects such as film reveals or integrated aerial-pyro spectacles.
