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JET AIR RACING
MIKE MANGOLD
JET CLASS DIRECTOR
Overview
Race venue Course layout Pilot Requirements Aircraft Requirements Rookie School Support Rewards Risks RJI Video Questions
NCAR at Reno-Stead airport Group racing with passing rules Air start from line abreast formation Fly 6 laps around 8.1 mile oval track Winner is first across finish 2-3 Heats of 6-8 aircraft
Race Venue
Racecourse
Air start line abreast Marked by 10 pylons Minimum altitude 50’ Lateral boundaries Home pylon Pylon judges Speed limit Vne
Field Elevation 5000’ Course changes Typical G loads 450 mph = 380 KIAS
Maydays are free Emergency runways
Racecourse
Air start line abreast Marked by 10 pylons Minimum altitude 50’ Lateral boundaries Home pylon Pylon judges Speed limit 515 mph
Field Elevation 5000’ Course changes Typical G loads 450 mph = 380 KIAS
Maydays are free Emergency runways
Pilot Requirements
Private Pilot license 2nd Class Medical w/i 6 mo. 1000 hrs fixed wing 50 hrs Turbine time 25 hrs in race type 3 landings w/i last 90 days Formation skills
Skill-set Proficient in your jet Aerobatics (rolls) Upset training G-tolerance training
AIRCRAFT GUIDELINES
Subsonic Non afterburner Limited wing sweep 12,000 lb race weight G limits +6 to -2 Vne
APPROVED AIRCRAFT
L-29
L-39
CM-170
TS-11
DH-115
Provost
Pylon Racing Seminar PRS
11-14 June 2014 Qualify pilots to race Verifying skills Introduce procedures Building block approach Practice heat races Check-ride
PRS sortie with IP…
Thorough debriefings….
Pilot Demographics
23 certified pilots 12 former military 11 civilian background 11 FAST cards 12 other classes 13 CJAA members 3 foreigners – Australia 2 female pilots Age range 37-68 years
Personality Types
Serious – win Moderate – budget Bucket listers - experience
Race Week 7-14 Sep 2014Check-inIn-briefingsInspectionsQualifyingHeat racesFinals
Support Team Servicer Mechanic Logistics Spotter
Jet Class Style Military operation Pre race show Standardized procedures Canned radio calls Solve problems within group
Benefits & Rewards Racing experience Purpose & proficiency Prize money Unique peer group Event side-acts
Risks
Your attitude Your aircraft Other pilots & aircraft Issues that get outside the group
RJI GoalsKeep air racing aliveSafety for public and race pilotExpose & educate public & mediaMaintain high standards, respectfully
Wanaka, NZ jet races April 2014