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Aviation Heritage Spirits

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Aviation Heritage Spirits Commemorate Your Legacy at the National Championship Air Races Special Tribute Spirits is offering a unique opportunity to commemorate this final and historic run of aviation heritage. Through our custom, handmade aviation themed bottles paired with a 12-year-old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, or 5 Year Straight Bourbon you can immortalize your team's last race at the National Championship Air Races at Reno.  We will help you design a label based on your race team and aircraft, with the option to embed materials from your aircraft to create a truly one-of-a-kind memento for you and your team....
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Blue skies and tailwinds Aaron Hogue

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“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…

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Additional required documents for your 2023 NCAR Application

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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…

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RJI /PRS/ Formation warm up/CJAA

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RJI /PRS/ Formation warm up/CJAA Jet Racers, 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 taking place. The only difference is CJAA and RJI plan on 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 1-4 June 2023. 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...
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RARA Pres conference 2021

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RARA Pres conference 2021 The meeting was opened by Fred Telling at 830am with Limited personnel from each class. 20 attendees with 41 folks on zoom joined. Best news was RARA is moving forward with a go so the battle is on. More good news is outdoor restrictions with crowd gathering is predicted to move to unrestricted by May or sooner. Marketing. COVID consideration are leading the Re-envisioned Reno Air Race. More cooling stations will be positioned around the grounds. A Flight Line Bar will be added due to popular demand, however no word as to pilot discounts yet. Increased…

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2020 Schuylkill County Airport-Pottsville, PA – Jet Blast

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The CJAA Northeast Regional Jet Blast at Pottsville, Pennsylvania  KZER on Aug 5 thru Aug 8 is an exclusive, CJAA members only formation and aerobatic training event for Classic Jet Aircraft Association Warbirds.   Plan a trip to Pottsville, PA for a weekend of flying, training and fun while you sharpen your skills.   Activities Single ship, two and four ship formation flights and instruction and check outs Formation photos missions Aerobatic training & outs with Ace Dan McCue starting on June 17 – Call Dan. 61.58 rides – Call Zach 619-227-3327 Aerial demonstration for our group by our group…

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