The Bush Air #2 Cessna C170-X experimental SuperStol Bushplane is being modified to take on the role of the "Black Rock City Air Force" mutant airplane. This project is the creation of "CC" Pocock and Christi Masi "Tumbleweed" for the 2024 Burning Man event.

The fake rockets and missile launchers are all easily and quickly removed or attached and can also house additional pyrotechnic effects. The outboard wing-tip pyro brackets hold larger pyrotechnic effects and fireworks for a night aerial pyro-laser show. The hardpoint mounting brackets under the wings are genuine Cessna L-19 Bird Dog rocket launching brackets and installed in accordance to the original L-19 milspec. The brackets serve multiple roles, for example during a night aerial pyro-laser show, they would normally carry stage lighting and laser equipment. Two powerful RGB LED laser effects projectors will be mounted under each wing for the show. These are the same type of laser systems that are commonly seen at outdoor music festivals. Other uses of the brackets include carrying bicycles, cargo pods or external fuel tanks etc. The original dual exhaust smoke system will continue to be used.

The additional cockpit control systems includes a 20 channel pyrotechnics control panel, lighting control panel as well as a laser and lighting effects DMX controler. A large auxiliary battery and 110vac power inverter will be installed to supply electrical power for the lasers and stage lighting. Additional aircraft landing and flood lights are being installed so as to illuminate the ground from a greater distance and make it more visible in flight as well as for during ground operations.

Photos and info will be updated as this project progresses.