Important 2022 Dates
Reno Presidents Conference: February 25-26
PRS Application Due Date: April 15
NCAR Application Due Date: June 26
Reno Jet Formation Warmup By RJI: June 2-5
PRS For Jets: June 5-8
NCAR September: 15-19
A beautiful tribute video put together by the team at The Fighter Pilot Podcast from footage they gathered of Aaron Hogue during the 2022 Reno Air Races. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i509pEKqX-M
“As some of you may know, we lost a member of our jet racing family on Sunday, September 18th during the final jet race. Aaron Hogue joined our family 2 years ago and had already become an integral part of the jet class, serving as a pilot, sponsor, and mentor to other jet pilots. We are heartbroken for his loss and are asking for prayers for his family during this unspeakably rough time. Out of respect for his family, I am asking everyone to refrain from posting photos, video, or questions related to the incident. I am part of the…
This year, we are doing something a bit different for the safety drawings. 1) An "Emergency Extraction Information" example and template is linked below. You will need to have photos of your aircraft, inside and out, showing where fuel, battery. oil - showing where all haz/mat is located. The example will show what is needed. 2) PRS Attendees - I have your extraction information on file. I do need for you to do the sketch/photo of the side view and top view of aircraft showing where things are located. This page is a quick reference for those that may…
RJI /PRS/ Formation warm up/CJAA Jet Racers, This letter is to settle confusion and tell you what is happening. The air races, PRS, pre-PRS formation warmup are all still taking place. The only difference is CJAA is not holding their Jet Blast at Reno, RJI is instead holding a formation Warm up event in its place where you will be evaluated on your skills and invited to continue to PRS. The dates are the same 3-5 June 2021. RJI instructor backgrounds consist of USAF fighter pilots who are highly experienced racers and former air bosses along with Navy fighter pilots, FAST Check pilots and…