20 March 2023
Learn to be an air racer at two free open days being held at Popham Airfield in April.
The Royal Aero Club’s Racing, Rally and Records Association (RRRA) organises the British Air Racing season, including the Schneider Trophy and Kings Cup Air races. They also arrange air tour rallies to all parts of the UK and the near continent and ratify any aviation records.
“To begin preparation for another fantastic summer season of events, races, and experiences, we are hosting an ‘Air Race Introduction Day’,” said a statement from the RRRA.
The open days at Popham Airfield are on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April 2023.
“The experience days are free to attend and open to all, just choose which day you wish to attend. Any interested pilot can meet the team and gather information on the British Air Racing series of weekend air races and all our other activities.
“During the morning, there will be a short ground school that will include Air Race Theory, Rules, Regulations and Techniques, and after lunch, if you have flown in with your own plane, the option of taking an experienced air race check pilot as passenger, around a short course, who will explain and mentor the basic flying and navigation skills required.
“You also have the option on the Saturday evening to meet club members at a social event at The Wheatsheaf Pub and Hotel, RG25 2BB. Accommodation can also be booked here if required.”
If you’re interested, register for a place by contacting Jonathan Willis at [email protected] or Julie Scott at [email protected]
