Postcards From Reno
Here's a sampling of the things we saw at Reno this year—it was a busy time in the pits!
Home Away from Home… Thanks Dynon!
One of the hidden treasures in the Reno Air Race pits, tucked in among the Sport Class racers and their pits, is a bite...
Better Safe…
As competitive as he is, Sport Class President Bob Mills is first and foremost a pilot with excellent judgement. So when he taxied out...
Sunday Gold at Reno 2021
After a flag pole bending, wind-blown Saturday afternoon with resulting race postponements, Sunday has been bright, blue, very cool and harboring an energetic if...
STOL Drags
When SuperCross brought off road motorcycle racing into football stadiums hundreds of thousands of people were suddenly introduced to a form of motorsport they...
All Lined Up and Nowhere To Go
Winds are the story today as they are already at 9:45 19 mph gusting to 27... with a strong crosswind component. So, RARA has...
Harbingers of Winds to Come
The atmosphere in Reno, Nevada this year gives you two choices - you can have smoke, or you can have wind - which drives...
Vendor Row
What to do when the winds cause numerous cancellations of Reno racing and you’ve already explored the pits? I figured it was time to...
The Smallest “Sponsor”
When we watched Bob Mills prepping Race 49 (his read Rocket 6) for a heat race on Wednesday, we noticed that his fuel cap...
It’s Not Your Old 1917!
One of the traditions at the Reno Air Races is the Fire Truck ride given to race winners and their crews. Traditionally, the winning...
In Case You Missed It
Light Stuff
Roy Beisswenger discusses a rational path for owners of sport aircraft to become commercially rated.
Buying Used: GlaStar
Comprehensive guide to purchasing a used GlaStar, detailing design, engine options, performance, and buyer considerations.
The Home Machinist
If you need to send a part out to be built by a professional shop, a good drawing, well identified, is essential. The KISS principle applies, and be sure you don't request closer tolerances or more exotic materials than you really need, or it will cost you.