Set by California air show pilot Spencer Suderman
El Centro, California – April 2, 2014 – Spencer Suderman, a California-based aerobatic and air show 
pilot set a world record on March 13 for inverted flat spins, at 81 rotations!
Imagine flying in a small 2-seat aircraft, turning it upside-down, belly up, ceasing forward momentum allowing it to fall from the sky at over 100 miles per hour, then spinning madly like a corkscrew 81 times during the 21,000 foot, 3-minute descent toward the ground.
Suderman and his crew were ecstatic. “I couldn’t be happier,” he announced after landing. “This is so gratifying both personally and professionally. My first attempt was far from the record and my second attempt was such a near miss that I knew the plane could do it and all I had to do is not get in its way!”
Officially, Suderman completed 81.75 successive rotations starting at 23,000 feet and recovering at 2,000 feet. The documentation has been submitted to The Guinness Book of World Records, who will reply soon with their acceptance of the record into their book.
This was Suderman’s third attempt at breaking the previous record of 78 turns set in 1999. In 2011, he spun 64 times and a few months ago in December 2013 he spun 77 times. With minor modifications to both his aircraft and piloting, multiple sessions of testing and practicing, plus a determination stronger than ever, his March 13 attempt at Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro was a resounding success.
And yet, he may not be done. “I’ve got some new modifications up my sleeve that should get me closer to 100+ turns and I’m itching to try them out….IF someone else comes along and manages to break my record,” Suderman added.
About Spencer Suderman
Originally from New York State, Suderman moved to California during high school and embraced sailing, scuba diving and flying. His introduction to aerobatics came in 2000 during an upset training/spin training program and he fell in love with it. In 2002, he started entering aerobatic contests and in 2003, he bought his Pitts Special, a biplane with a strong reputation for aerobatic success, in order to have a better aircraft for future contests. Wanting to fly even more, Suderman turned his competitive aerobatic manoeuvres into an air show act and hasn’t looked back since his first show in 2006. Suderman now spends many of his summer weekends performing at air shows across the western U.S. but he keeps his ‘day job’ in the information technology department of a major entertainment company, and is working towards an MBA.
About Electroair Ignition
Michigan-based Electroair produces the electronic ignition system that was a critical success factor in Suderman’s world record success. Electroair Ignition is the first viable mass market electronic ignition for general aviation aircraft with FAA certification for most engines and airframes. What this means, is that it brings technology to general aviation that has only been found in cars since the early 1980's. Having always made vehicle engines run smoother, produce more horsepower and burn less fuel, it now allows airplanes to fly higher and travel farther on a tank of gas.
Suderman’s Pitts Special S-2B aircraft was one of Electroair’s flight test aircraft. Together, they wanted to push the limits of the ignition system, and thought of no better way to accomplish that, than to surpass the current record for inverted flat spins.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL63avj-BCU
Monday, April 7, 2014
New World-Record for inverted flat spins…at 81!
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Military Jet Fighters Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
The F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team from Lemoore NAS will thrill the crowd with their demonstration showing its tactical power, maneuverability, high performance and speed. The Marines will provide a rare AV-8B Harrier air show flight performance to commemorate the Centennial of Marine Aviation. A Harrier from MCAS Yuma and three helicopter gunships from Camp Pendleton will be on static display. The Air Force will provide a nostalgic Heritage Flight with an A-10 fighter and a vintage P-51 Mustang flown by renowned warbird pilot Steve Hinton.
Additional military participation in the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show includes U-2 “Dragon Lady” and T-38 overflights and a C-17 “Globemaster III” static display. Our outstanding civilian air show line up includes:
• Julie Clark performing a patriotic air presentation in her magnificent T-34
• Tim Weber tumbling and high-roll aggressive aerobatics
• Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman each performing solo aerobatics in their Pitts Special aircraft and will also perform their Vertical Aerobatic Challenge
• Dr. D’s Old-Time Aerobatics
• One of the west coast’s largest gatherings of flying P-51 Mustangs, P-40s and warbirds
• Famed Air Show Announcer Danny Clisham
• Many fabulous static display aircraft
• Lots of activities for families and children
• And much much more
Military Jet Fighters Headline Wings Over Wine Country Air Show
Enhance your air show experience by watching the show from the President’s Club (an exclusive, catered tent along the flightline) and attending the Friday night Performer Reception (where you can meet the air show performers). Purchase Air Show, President’s Club and Performer Reception Tickets online at our website, www.WingsOverWineCountry.org
Gates open both days at 9:00 a.m. for pre-show activities, including radio controlled model aircraft demonstrations. Guests who purchase Pancake Breakfast tickets will have access to the air show at 8:00 a.m. Visit our website at www.WingsOverWineCountry.org for more information.
ABOUT PACIFIC COAST AIR MUSEUM
Pacific Coast Air Museum (PCAM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the acquisition, restoration, safe operation and display of historic aircraft, preserving aviation history and to providing an educational venue for students and the community. We also honor those heroic aviators who have contributed so much to the growth and defense of our way of life.
Located in Santa Rosa, Calif., PCAM operates both an indoor museum with exhibits featuring famous military and civilian pilots and aviation innovators, as well as historical photos and artifacts; and an outside museum featuring more than two dozen excellent examples of both contemporary and antique aircraft.
For more information contact the Pacific Coast Air Museum at (707) 575-7900. Website: www.pacificcoastairmuseum.org.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
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Friday, March 11, 2011
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EAA Mourns the Passing of Jack Cox from EAA - The Experimental Aircraft Association
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Tom Poberezny on EAA Young Eagles – 03.08.11 - ANN Special Feature | Experimental Aircraft Association Chairman Tom Poberezny discusses the results of a data-matching study done with the FAA which shows kids who participate in the Young Eagles program are much more likely to become pilots. ...
Young Eagles more likely to become pilots - AOPA Pilot | The Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA's) Young Eagles Program is more successful than any other program at getting young people involved in aviation, the association announced March 2. Results of a joint EAA/FAA study of the ...
ROCKETS Magazine, Feb. 2011 from The Original Rocket Dungeon | How many times since ROCKETS first appeared in my mailbox have I complained about the contents mostly being launch reports? Well, a lot. Less when there was coverage of launches I attended, but still a lot. Today, I can happily report that this was not the case with this issue. Thumbing from cover to cover: ...
Reports: Gabrielle Giffords Hopes to Attend Husband's Shuttle Launch from SPACE.com
Injured Rep. Gabrielle Giffords plans to watch her husband launch on shuttle Endeavour on April 19.
Shuttle Endeavour Moves to Launch Pad for Final Mission from SPACE.com | The space shuttle Endeavour made its final trek to the launch pad today.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
The Aerobatic Racing Challenge Series™ Announces Its 2010 Winner - Julia Wood
For more information plus race video and images, visit WWW.ACRORACING.ORG and become a fan!
Contact:
Dick Schulz
dick@acroracing.org
(213) 455-1490 x104
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Aerobatic Racing Challenge Series™ - Victory for Spencer Suderman at the 2010 MCAS Yuma Airshow
Victory for Spencer Suderman at the 2010 MCAS Yuma Airshow
Los Angeles, CA (April 2, 2010) – In a see-saw battle for the lead, Spencer Suderman edged out Bill Cornick to win Arizona’s first ARC Series™ race and season opener at the MCAS Yuma Airshow on March 27th, 2010.
Flown before the US Marine Corps, including their Commandant who flew in for the event, Suderman’s race strategy was to keep his sequence of aerobatic maneuvers clean and tight while flying his “Meteor” Pitts featuring its new Penn Yan Aero engine. Out-accelerating Cornick’s “Big Bad Green” Pitts at the exit of many maneuvers, Spencer Suderman held on for the win as Cornick worked to catch up while cornering through a series of challenging aerobatics.
This thrilling ARC Series™ race, along with a host of military demonstrations and high-performance aircraft, capped a beautiful day at the MCAS Yuma Airshow bolstered by enthusiastic crowds which were fueled by Marine Corp hospitality and a supportive community.
Be sure to see Spencer and Bill along with other race pilots in a heated rematch at the Madera Air Show in central California on May 22 & 23, 2010.
ARC Series™ racing challenges all of their race pilots to strategically fly a sequence of maneuvers that will exploit the weaknesses of their opponent’s aircraft while maximizing their own plane’s advantages and flight characteristics. Positioning their aircraft side-by-side as they battle for the lead, pilots must fly faster, corner harder, push the limits and pull more G-forces than their rivals. The first aircraft to complete the entire sequence wins the race.
All of the ARC Series™ race pilots must use a keen mental instinct and raw flying skill to overtake their opponents during intricate maneuvers such as the Avalanche, Humpty-Bump, Hammerhead, and the thrilling Tailslide, a spectacle sure to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats! Pilots make split second decisions to chase down their competitors in a three-dimensional racing environment, typically resulting in close “come-from-behind” finishes.
The International Federation of Aerobatic Racing (IFAR) is responsible for organizing, promoting, and sanctioning ARC Series™ brand racing.
For more information plus race video and images, visit WWW.ACRORACING.ORG and become a fan!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
First Aerobatic Racing Challenge in Northern California, August 21-22, 2010 at the Santa Rosa Air Show
The "Wings Over Wine Country" Air Show, August 21-22, 2010, in Santa Rosa, California, will host the first ever Aerobatic Racing Challenge Performance in Northern California.
Bill Cornick and Spencer Suderman will fly against each other in the Aerobatic Racing Challenge, side by side, each required to complete a prescribed set of aerobatics precisely as outlined. The pilot who finishes first is the winner.
The Aerobatic Race Challenge series, pioneered by Suderman and Cornick, debuted on the air show circuit in Southern California last show season and was an instant hit. It is a new and innovative airplane racing format launched in 2009 featuring high-performance aerobatic aircraft competing on a vertical race course that forces pilots to balance mental strategy and precision flight. Pilots race their aircraft side-by-side through a sequence of aerobatic maneuvers that requires each pilot to fly faster, corner harder, and pull more g-forces. The first aircraft to complete the entire sequence wins the race.
A pilot’s keen instinct and raw flying skill are challenged with intricate maneuvers such as the Avalanche, Humpty-Bump, Hammerhead and the violent Tailslide, a spectacle sure to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats! Pilots make split second decisions to leverage their own aircraft’s advantages while seeking to exploit the weaknesses of their opponents, typically resulting in a close “come–from-behind” finish.
The 2010 "Wings Over Wine Country" Air Show announcer, Danny Clisham, will be joined on the announcer's stand for the aerobatic challenge race by Jon "Huggy" Huggins, famed U-2/T-38 pilot, who has announced previous aerobatic challenge races between Cornick and Suderman.
Mark August 21-22, 2010, "Wings Over Wine Country" Air Show in Santa Rosa, CA, on your calendar now, and see the first Aerobatic Racing Challenge ever performed in Northern California.
And for more information Aerobatic Racing Challenge Series, go to www.acroracing.org
