by General Aviation News Staff | Jan 30, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230209, air racing, Aviation News, Briefings, Electric Aircraft, flying, General Aviation, National Aeronautic Association, News, Pilots
Economic conditions and “a strong priority by the aircraft manufacturers on product development and certification hampered” the National Aeronautic Association’s ability to secure the necessary sponsorships to hold the race in 2023, according to NAA...
by General Aviation News Staff | Dec 28, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20230112, Air Race Classic, air racing, Aviation News, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
The planned route includes stops in Mankato, Minnesota, Ottumwa, Iowa, Kearney, Nebraska, Herington, Kansas, Ponca City, Oklahoma, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Pell City, Alabama, Cross City, Florida, and end in Miami, Florida. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Dec 27, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20230112, air racing, Aviation News, Electric Aircraft, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
Pre-registration is now open for the first Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, planned for May 2023. The race will be a four-day, 1,000-nm cross-country race beginning in Omaha, Nebraska, and ending near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Read...
by Jim Roberts | Nov 30, 2022 | #Aircraft, air racing, Airshows & Fly-Ins, Aviation News, Feature, flying, General Aviation, Pilots
The Airshow Racing Series premiered at the 2022 Wings Over North Georgia Airshow, described by producers as drag racing with airplanes, featuring the drama of flat-out racing, combined with the smoke, sound, and high-G maneuvers that air show fans crave. Read...
by Jim Roberts | Oct 10, 2022 | #Aircraft, air racing, Airshows & Fly-Ins, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
Set for Oct. 15-16 at Russell Regional Airport (KRMG), the air show will feature performances by civilian and military acts, in addition to the inaugural Airshow Racing Series. Tickets must be purchased in advance as no tickets will be sold on the day of the show....
by General Aviation News Staff | Aug 17, 2022 | #Aircraft, 20220825, Air Race Classic, air racing, Aviation News, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
Registration is open through Sept. 15, 2022, for the Air Race Classic Air Derby. Teams consisting of at least two female pilots can register for the one-day create-your-own race, a twist on the traditional Air Race Classic long-distance endurance air race. The derby...