Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Reno Update - 9/15/2010

Chevy engine powers airplane - RGJ.com
... "It's very unusual that an automotive engine is used in an airplane," Behel said. "You'd think that it would be a very easy changeover, but it's not. The application is so different. The engine that works well in a car usually doesn't work well in an airplane. It's one of those things that everybody has been trying to find the key to unlock it because automotive engines are so inexpensive and have become so reliable that if you put them into an airplane, you might have something. These guys have finally done that." ...
Photo: Marilyn Dash

RENO 2010 Tuesday Photo Feature from www.aafo.com
After spending the day on Monday simply soaking in the event with friends... my shutter count for that day of relaxation was about 5 frames... and we will share them at a future time..
For today, here are 20 images from Tuesday, hopefully, they will allow us to share the experience of being here for those who are not yet here or can not attend this year...

The Galloping Ghost! from www.aafo.com
This is one very slick machine! Jimmy went on the course and before he pulled up (non mechanical issue) I thought he sounded very fast....

Former shuttle pilot breaks Reno Air Races speed record - Reno Gazette Journal
Once again, former space shuttle pilot Curt Brown has gone where no man has gone before at the Reno National Championship Air Races. ...

Aussie Glasair ready to race at Reno - Australian Aviation Magazine
A highly modified Glasair III will be carrying Australian hopes when it takes part in the Reno Air Race Championships this month. The aircraft, known as the. ...

Denver Pilot to Compete in Air Races - About Denver
Zayac will pilot a McDonald Racer #37 aircraft at the National Championship Reno Air Races from Sept. 15 to 19. Here's wishing the Mile High pilot some good luck in Nevada! Binghamton native to compete in national air races in Reno ...

Reno Air Races take flight Thursday - The Union of Grass Valley
By Tim O'Brien Six classes of racing and the largest variety of performance, exotic and aerobatic aircraft, for as many types of aviation fans, ...

National Championship Air Races in Reno | Your Reno Relocation ... by Charlene Hamilton
That means you get five whole days of air racing from: Biplanes – Small, acrobatic aircraft like the Mong and the Pitts Special flying in excess of 200 mph. Formula Ones – Powered by a Continental O-200 engine and fly at almost 250 mph. ...

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