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Discussion in 'Aviation Chat' started by drjohngober, May 11, 2009.

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  1. drjohngober

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    #1 drjohngober, May 11, 2009
    We just got back from the Red Bull Air Races in San Diego. This was my third year and I gotta say I was more impressed this year with the competitiveness of the pilots. Yesterday, in the quarterfinals, 3 pilots were disqualified for pulling too many Gs. The limit is 12 Gs and there is telemetry on each plane which monitors forces on the aircraft. Viloations ( one for 12.1) disqualifies you immediately.
    Incredible flying and a spectacular event. I believe they are in Windsor/Ontario in the middle of June. I highly recommend going to witness if you are in that part of the country.
     
  2. rob lay

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    #2 rob lay, May 11, 2009
    John, have you ever done Reno Air Races? I wonder how it compares. Solo and more maneuvers vs. wing to wing action. My call is to attend both.
     
  3. drjohngober

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    #3 drjohngober, May 11, 2009
    Never been to Reno but would love to go. Wing to wing would be exciting but impossible with the RBAR format. The pylons are too close together.. I think the Reno event is more about speed whereas RBAR is more precise control through the pylons ( some at knife edge, some horizontal). I do know that most of the RBAR pilots ( except for the phenom 25 year old Canadian McLeod) are former World Acrobatic Champs.
     

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