Air Race Rivals Fly over Chiba Before Season Finale

by Editorial Staff - 09/05/201909/05/20190

The top three pilots in the 2019 Red Bull Air Race World Championship flew their raceplanes over Japan’s Tokyo Bay on Thursday, just 24 hours before Free Practice starts for the sport’s first-ever season finale in Asia. Martin Šonka, Matt Hall and Japan’s home favorite Yoshihide

Crash Proves Air Racing Is Equal Parts Danger and Excitement

Accident

by Chris Clarke - 09/20/201609/21/20160

As with any motorsport the risk of bodily harm is an accepted factor when competing in a high stakes race. This pilot walked away with only minor injuries after an intense crash during a failed start on the final round of the Formula 1 class at the

Red Bull Air Race Pilot Lands On Vegas Strip

Aerobatics

by Chris Clarke - 10/01/201510/01/20150

Kirby Chambliss put his own spin on the tradition by landing his Edge 540 raceplane directly on the Las Vegas strip at the iconic sign. Chambliss then took off from Las Vegas Boulevard in spectacular fashion, trailing smoke behind him. Chambliss performed the feat ahead of the

Cessna Sends Fast Flights To Reno Air Race

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 09/21/201509/21/20150

Textron Aviation Inc. today announced its Cessna TTx – the fastest fixed-gear piston aircraft – will be headlining its diverse product lineup at this year’s Reno Air Races. The TTx’s efficient laminar-flow wing design, race-bred engine and low-drag profile can be seen this week at Stead

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