Flying 4 Awareness
Air Race Classic 2010 … June 22-25, 2010
Tamra Sheffman and Becky Ritter are preparing for the Air Race Classic 2010, an annual transcontinental all-female pilot air derby, historically the longest in the world dating back to 1929. The Air Race Classic 2010 is a cross country 2,500 statute miles adventure and the 2010 race starts at Fort Myers, FL (KFMY) and finishes in Frederick, MD (KFDK). Air Race Teams consist of two female pilots flying a course for four days under visual flight rules (VFR). Navigational skills and flying experience will determine the leaders during the journey and define the winners at the finish line in Frederick, MD. Tamra and Becky are instrument rated pilots with an array of flying experiences. They will be racing a single engine Cessna and will begin their trek from the Opa-Locka Airport (KOPF) in Miami, Florida.
The Air Race Classic gets wide-spread publicity and encourages women and young girls to learn to fly while celebrating aviation history and the 100th anniversary of licensed women pilots (1910-2010). Each plane is assigned a handicap speed with the goal of having the actual ground speed as far over the handicap as possible. Handicaps are based on design and horsepower, with winners determined by how much they exceed their groundspeed handicap.
Altitude, wind, pilot skill, weather, and aircraft condition are among the factors that influence the final score, with wise decision-making and good cockpit management key elements.
This is the 34th annual Air Race Classic and 2010 marks the 100th year anniversary of Licensed Women Pilots (1910-2010). For that matter, in 1929 famous female aviator Amelia Earhart raced in the inaugural “Air Race Classic” (originally called “The Powder Puff” Derby) in which she placed 3rd.
The annual event also gives pilots the opportunity to hone their skills while involving thousands of participants through sponsorship, ground and air assistance crews, time-keeping, officiating and as spectators.
“Pilots must ‘play the elements’ of altitude, favorable winds and clear blue sky while trying to make the perfect cross-country flight,” says Sheffman.
With dozens of women pilots climbing into their cockpits and racing safely cross-country through the summer sky, the race is recognized for both its keen competition and camaraderie.
You may even decide to come and see us take off Tuesday June 22nd from Page Field in Ft. Myers! Just imagine the sight of 55 airplanes - nose to tail - following each other and taking off every 30 - 60 seconds!
Blue Skies and Tailwinds!
Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits
Tamra Sheffman and Becky Ritter are preparing for the Air Race Classic 2010, an annual transcontinental all-female pilot air derby, historically the longest in the world dating back to 1929. The Air Race Classic 2010 is a cross country 2,500 statute miles adventure and the 2010 race starts at Fort Myers, FL (KFMY) and finishes in Frederick, MD (KFDK). Air Race Teams consist of two female pilots flying a course for four days under visual flight rules (VFR). Navigational skills and flying experience will determine the leaders during the journey and define the winners at the finish line in Frederick, MD. Tamra and Becky are instrument rated pilots with an array of flying experiences. They will be racing a single engine Cessna and will begin their trek from the Opa-Locka Airport (KOPF) in Miami, Florida.
The Air Race Classic gets wide-spread publicity and encourages women and young girls to learn to fly while celebrating aviation history and the 100th anniversary of licensed women pilots (1910-2010). Each plane is assigned a handicap speed with the goal of having the actual ground speed as far over the handicap as possible. Handicaps are based on design and horsepower, with winners determined by how much they exceed their groundspeed handicap.
Altitude, wind, pilot skill, weather, and aircraft condition are among the factors that influence the final score, with wise decision-making and good cockpit management key elements.
This is the 34th annual Air Race Classic and 2010 marks the 100th year anniversary of Licensed Women Pilots (1910-2010). For that matter, in 1929 famous female aviator Amelia Earhart raced in the inaugural “Air Race Classic” (originally called “The Powder Puff” Derby) in which she placed 3rd.
The annual event also gives pilots the opportunity to hone their skills while involving thousands of participants through sponsorship, ground and air assistance crews, time-keeping, officiating and as spectators.
“Pilots must ‘play the elements’ of altitude, favorable winds and clear blue sky while trying to make the perfect cross-country flight,” says Sheffman.
With dozens of women pilots climbing into their cockpits and racing safely cross-country through the summer sky, the race is recognized for both its keen competition and camaraderie.
You may even decide to come and see us take off Tuesday June 22nd from Page Field in Ft. Myers! Just imagine the sight of 55 airplanes - nose to tail - following each other and taking off every 30 - 60 seconds!
Blue Skies and Tailwinds!
Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits
