Presidents Meeting Summary

PRS will be conducted in 2018
Online Registration will be available “on or about” March 1, 2018
- Registration Packages via RARA Website www.airrace.org
Scheduled Dates, June 7-10, 2018 (1 less flying day than previous years)
- June 7: Pilot/Crew Registration and “Rookie” Mass In-brief
- June 8: “Certified Racer” In-brief and Rookie Academics
- June 9-10: Race Course open for flight training/certification
- Discussion to fly later in the day to accommodate for 1 less flying day
Runway 8-26 will be closed to all operations due to construction
Runway 14-32 full length will be available along with taxiway “B”
Runway 18-36 available for Emergency use if needed
Max of 5 aircraft permitted on the racecourse
Two flying periods per day for each class, no overlap in course times
Jet Class anticipates 2 new students to date, and perhaps as many as 5
Race Course priority will be given to students
RARA “asks” that we keep certified racers to a minimum
If you feel you “need” to be there, please attend…
Mike Steiger and Pete Zaccagnino will run 2018 PRS for Jet Class
Contact Mike @ (281)380-3613, Pete @ (908)391-2001
Stay tuned to www.racingjets.com for further PRS information to follow

Scheduled Dates: June 3-7, 2018 at Stead Airport
Hosted again by Aviation Classics, Ltd.
June 3: Arrivals
June 4: Mass In-Brief, 0830, Aviation Classics Conference Room
June 4-6: Formation Flying Events, 2-3 flights per day
- Emphasis on FAST Formation Procedures
- Ability to earn/update your FAST Lead or Wing Card
June 6-7: RJI Race Formation Training
- Introduction to RJI Racing Procedures
- 1 Flight per day to prepare for PRS Flight Training Program
Only Runway 14/32 and Taxiway “B” available for Flight Operations
Sport Class will also be conducting Flight Operations during the same days
Jeff Turney will be managing the FAST Program, contact @: (775)848-3632
Stay Tuned to www.racingjets.com for additional program and Hotel Information

Jets will have 12 race heats again in 2018
Jet Pit will expand with additional row to the west
Jet Class relieved from current replacement engine restriction
No relief from Major Modifications as required by RARA “Rules of Competition”
- Major Modifications must comply with RARA Section 3: Aircraft Eligibility
- Major Modifications will be Strictly Enforced by Class, RARA, & FAA
Mandate from RARA to enforce 525 MPH FAA Accredited Race Course Speed
- 1st violation: Results in Aircraft “DQ” from Qual attempt or Race Finish
- 2nd violation: Results in Aircraft “DQ” for remainder of the week
RJI will revise “Official Rules of Competition” to reflect speed mandate
RJI will revise rules to reflect the change to Replacement Engine Restriction
Jet Class will form a “Rules Committee” Chaired by Pete Zaccagnino
- Committee will consist of 5 members
- Pete will draft a Charter for the Rules Committee
Jet Class is producing a Promotional Video for Marketing Purposes
- Jen Steiger working additional Sponsor Promotions and Video
Seeking to bring Honda Jet on as Pace Aircraft Sponsor
Jet Class Membership Drive commences on March 1st
- Membership Dues and Race Number fees due by PRS Start Date
- Information will posted on our website
Goals for 2018:
- 21 Race Aircraft
- All-out effort to fund $125K Jet Class Purse through Jet Class Sponsors