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Posted on 07/30/2013 10:59:40 AM PDT by EveningStar
With all the drama surrounding the transition from the old Unlimited Class to the new, the fans are forgetting about the other five classes of racing. I've decided to give focus this month’s column on the other classes, the innovators and racers who we don’t hear about on the forums. Who they are and what to look for this year – but let’s start with why the fans aren't as enamored with these classes, and why maybe they should be.
Air Racing through the years was always about technical advancements -- especially for civil aviation. Among the first races in the 1910’s, the draw was for inventors to show their wares and develop a name for themselves through their innovation. Thousands would flock to these events to watch the historic races and see how far aviation had changed since 1903 at Kitty Hawk.
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Thanks. Its always good to hear from the Dasher.
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Go Bear!
Go Ruby!
Go September Fate!
Go Relentless!
Go Jets and T6’s!
Still wishing that the Pond Racer had worked out ...
BTTT
Lee Behel’s GP-5: beautiful and innovative
and
Karl Grove’s new radical Biplane design
Isn't that GP-5 a sleek looking bird?
“Isn’t that GP-5 a sleek looking bird?”
Reminds me of the P-51 Mustang.
Agreed , looks like a GEE-BEE’d P-51 in 3/4 scale ... I like the biplane better ,, especially the minimalist strut...
Even better, the top wing has forward sweep.
Even better, the top wing has forward sweep.
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Very innovative ... I’ve always liked the look of dihedral but hated that it squanders lift in 2 competing directions for stability (high wing planes need very little dihedral because of the cg being below the wing) ... Is the purpose of the forward sweep to lessen the losses at the tips( sinking vortices)?
I’d love to build a 4 place Lancair or similar..
Just a thought...
A day at the Reno Air Races is unforgettable. I go about every other year, and I've always enjoyed every minute.
If you plan to attend, get there extra early, btw.
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