Martin Šonka (born 26 March 1978 in Dvůr Králové nad Labem) is a Czech aerobatic pilot and former Czech Air Force fighter pilot. In 2018 he won the Red Bull Air Race World Championship - the first Czech pilot to do so - and also holds the titles of European Champion and World Vice-Champion in unlimited freestyle aerobatics. He now works as a military flight instructor in Pardubice while continuing to perform at air shows on his Extra 300 SR.
Šonka is confirmed as a performer at the 20th edition of Pilníkova Late Afternoon in Čerčany, which takes place on July 18, 2026.
Šonka performed at the Aviation Day in Břeclav with his special aircraft Extra 300 SR.
In an interview for Drbna.cz, Šonka confirmed that besides racing aerobatics, he works as an instructor for military pilots at the Flight Training Center in Pardubice.
Šonka, as the first pilot in the Czech Republic, flew under a bridge - specifically under the world's longest suspension footbridge Sky Bridge 721 in Dolní Morava - at a speed of 350 km/h and set a Czech record.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
76exhibitionThu 7.5.Wolfgang Beltracchi Divine Stories
70exhibitionMon 1.1.1918–1938: The First Republic – National Gallery Exhibition in Prague
70exhibitionWed 6.5.Tomáš Mitura – Chasing Shadows
69exhibitionWed 17.6.Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition
63exhibitionMon 1.1.Old Masters I – Collection of Old Art Exhibition at Schwarzenberg Palace
63exhibitionThu 1.1.One Price for All National Gallery Exhibitions – 10-Day Ticket
63exhibitionMon 16.3.Lumia Gallery
63exhibitionWed 1.4.The Amazing World of Sand – Giant Sand Sculptures at Doksy Castle 2026
63exhibitionThu 23.4.Žatec and the Landscape of Žatec Hops – Exhibition at the National Agricultural Museum
63exhibitionMon 28.9.Wolfgang Beltracchi: The Divine Stories (07.05. - 27.9.2026)
62exhibitionTue 20.7.Journey Through Bedřich Smetana's Family Tree
61exhibitionFri 13.2.Landscape Swept by Time
The 20th edition of Pilníkovo pozdní odpoledne festival with motorcycle stunts, BMX tricks, live music, and an aerial display.
Full-day air show featuring aerobatic pilot Martin Šonka, historic aircraft and high-speed turbine models. Family-friendly with inflatable attractions and food stalls.
An exhibition of photographs and artifacts celebrating 80 years of Aeroclub Tábor. The display traces the airfield's history, sport aviation in the region, and notable pilots including the world-famous aerobatic flyer Martin Šonka.