The Air Race Classic (ARC) launches its 43rd annual cross-country air race this week, with 113 women pilots on 51 teams registered for the event. Of these, all hope to take off and fly past the starting line on Tuesday, June 18, at 9 am, at McKellar-Skipes Regional Airport, in Jackson, Tennessee.
Air Race Classic Launches 2019 “Let’s Fly Canada” Race
Key Takeaways:
- The 43rd annual Air Race Classic (ARC) has launched, featuring 113 women pilots across 51 teams, including 15 college teams, competing in a cross-country air race.
- This year's race celebrates 90 years of women's air racing and features a unique northerly route through the U.S. and, for the first time, into Canada.
- The handicapped competition requires Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, prompting teams to strategize flight paths based on weather, winds, and aircraft performance, where the last to finish may still win.
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