5 February 2024
Fly fast, turn left, dive for the finish line… that just about sums up the essentials of air racing.
However, making sure that’s all achieved safely and well takes a bit more explaining and practice. That’s where the air race training days held by the Royal Aero Club Racing, Rally and Records Association (RRRA) come in.
The 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 you may wish to make.
“As a UK organisation, we are here to help you fulfil your aviation dreams and further your experience and skill set with safety, mentoring and enjoyment at the forefront of our remit,” said a statement from RRRA.
Learn the art, skill and etiquette of air racing. Photo: Jez Poller
The air race training days are held at Popham Airfield on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April 2024. The days are free to attend and open to those who have or close to a minimum of 100 hours P1. The days are identical and so you just have to 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 the other RRRA activities.
During the morning, there will be a short ground school that will include Air Race Theory, Rules, Regulations and Techniques.
After lunch, if you have flown in with your own plane, there will be 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.
A big part of the air races is the social side and there’s an event on the Saturday evening to meet club members at The Wheatsheaf Pub and Hotel, RG25 2BB. Accommodation can also be booked here if required.
To register for a place, or simply to find out more info, email either [email protected] or [email protected]
