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Offline xNOVAx

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Reno Air Races 2008
« on: August 24, 2008, 03:35:15 PM »


Anyone going? I'll be there again this year..

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re-fpLPdbWc&feature=related
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2008, 03:44:39 PM »
That's sexy.. Too bad they don't have a Dora competing.
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2008, 11:10:53 AM »
I don't think they had any german aircraft there last year that I remember.. A few Russian (yaks), but the majority were either American or British..
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2008, 11:12:10 AM »
Yep... Too bad none of those multimillionaires want to spend their allowance on a Luftwaffe intruder...
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2008, 11:14:32 AM »
There's probably just too few of them to be used for racing or modified in any way like the majority of the racers at Reno..
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #5 on: August 25, 2008, 11:16:53 AM »
Haha.. I doubt there's such a thing as "too few" to empassioned millionaire gearheads.
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2008, 11:22:12 AM »
Well I meant maybe there's too few German aircraft to be used for racing like this? I'm not sure really, but these planes are pushing 500mph+.. I don't see too many 109's or 190's doing that without some serious modifications..

There are other classes where the planes aren't modified though, but racing is quite dangerous.. 3 people were killed last year due to crashes, so maybe people with the German planes don't want to risk it.. Who knows..
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2008, 04:46:26 PM »
You know there's no rule that says you have to use an old warbird in the Unlimiteds. Frankly I get tired of the constant attrition. I liked the idea of Rutan's Pond Racer, though it couldn't resist overheating at every opportunity.



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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2008, 05:14:36 PM »
It's a shame she crashed.. :(

That was one beautiful aircraft..
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2008, 05:34:47 PM »
Quote from: xNOVAx on August 25, 2008, 11:22:12 AM
Well I meant maybe there's too few German aircraft to be used for racing like this? I'm not sure really, but these planes are pushing 500mph+.. I don't see too many 109's or 190's doing that without some serious modifications..

There are other classes where the planes aren't modified though, but racing is quite dangerous.. 3 people were killed last year due to crashes, so maybe people with the German planes don't want to risk it.. Who knows..
Yep I understand and agree.. somewhat.  I just think it has to be tempting.  I think the 190D ought to make for a good racer base.
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2008, 03:37:29 PM »
I'd love to see a Dora too, but I don't think it'll ever happen. Do you know if anyone's racing an LA-7 ?
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2008, 11:31:51 AM »
There are a few Yaks that race, but I dont think there's any LA's.. Here are some pics..

Czech Mate - A modified Yak-11 (The sickest sounding plane at the races hands down.. The plane is small in comparison to the rest but it sounds like a monster)





Shiskka Suka - Stock Yak-3






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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2008, 11:38:09 AM »
Quote from: xNOVAx on August 25, 2008, 11:22:12 AM
Well I meant maybe there's too few German aircraft to be used for racing like this? I'm not sure really, but these planes are pushing 500mph+.. I don't see too many 109's or 190's doing that without some serious modifications..

There are other classes where the planes aren't modified though, but racing is quite dangerous.. 3 people were killed last year due to crashes, so maybe people with the German planes don't want to risk it.. Who knows..

i think dago red has the record right now, with a single lap speed of 512mph, and an average qualifying speed of 507. not sure, but i think that she's the only pisotn engined unlimited racer in the 500 range right now?

as for german aircraft, there aren't any FW's flying right now, are there? and i think less than a dozen 109's?

i had read somewhere, about the modfications to the dago red. they were very very extensive, and millions of dollars.
 i'm kind of doubtful that someone would take a one of a kind aircraft, and modify it like they'd need to for it to compete.
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2008, 11:42:46 AM »
I think Rare Bear and September Fury have been 500+ or very very close..

I was disappointed that Dago Red wasnt at the races last year, but it will this year..  :aok

Here's the list of 2008 entries..

http://www.airrace.org/2008%20Registered%20Pilots-Website%20Copy%208-7-08.pdf
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Re: Reno Air Races 2008
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2008, 12:48:55 PM »
A lot of my squaddies are planning on attending.  <T.S.M.> ; The Screaming Meanies.  Mars, LuckTSM, verbal, and others are all great guys and I'm sure you could meet them for a beer or something.
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