ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The planes and pilots are gearing up for the Rochester Airshow, which officially starts Saturday but if you live on the west-side, you may have heard and seen the practice run-through on Friday. News10NBC got out on the runway Friday morning to talk with a Marine pilot from Victor who will be performing and a hometown hero who gets to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. RELATED: Rochester Airshow opens Saturday: How crews are preparing for a safe weekendMarine pilot from VictorMajor William Horn has been to the Rochester airport plenty of times before but this week, he didn’t fly commercial. “It’s really special feeling to be home doing our home airshow,” Horn says. Before the big show, they’re giving a special ride to a hometown hero.