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Air Race Classic 2011 … June 21-24, 2011Tamra Sheffman, Becky Ritter and Sonia Bortolin are preparing for the Air Race Classic 2011, an annual transcontinental all-female pilot air derby, historically the longest in the world dating back to 1929. The Air Race Classic 2011 is a cross-country 2,500 statute miles adventure and the 2011 race starts at Iowa City, IA (KIOW) and finishes in Mobile, AL (KBFM). Air Race Teams consist of 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 Mobile, AL.
The Air Race Classic gets wide-spread publicity, encourages women and young girls to learn to fly, celebrates aviation history, increases public awareness of general aviation and demonstrates women's roles in aviation. 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 35th annual Air Race Classic and 2011 , 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.
Just imagine the sight of 55 airplanes - nose to tail - following each other and taking off every 30 - 60 seconds!
Blue Skies and Tailwinds!
Checks are payable to Flying 4 Awareness and may be mailed to the address below. Please be sure to include your name and/or company for proper recognition during the Air Race Classic 2011.
Thank you for your support!
Tamra Sheffman 305-674-0495 Becky Ritter 305-582-6186 Sonia Bortolin 305-790-4276
tamras@the-beach.net flying4awareness@att.net bortolin@bellsouth.net
4600 Royal Palm Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140
The Air Race Classic gets wide-spread publicity, encourages women and young girls to learn to fly, celebrates aviation history, increases public awareness of general aviation and demonstrates women's roles in aviation. 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 35th annual Air Race Classic and 2011 , 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.
Just imagine the sight of 55 airplanes - nose to tail - following each other and taking off every 30 - 60 seconds!
Blue Skies and Tailwinds!
Checks are payable to Flying 4 Awareness and may be mailed to the address below. Please be sure to include your name and/or company for proper recognition during the Air Race Classic 2011.
Thank you for your support!
Tamra Sheffman 305-674-0495 Becky Ritter 305-582-6186 Sonia Bortolin 305-790-4276
tamras@the-beach.net flying4awareness@att.net bortolin@bellsouth.net
4600 Royal Palm Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140
