Manufacturer: Gamebird GB-1 Pilot Made Record Flight to UP.Summit

Game Composites says its aerobatic Gamebird aircraft’s speed, range, and comfort make it a practical traveler.

Tuesday, June 07, 2022 at 04:06 PM ET

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The GB1 is uncommon in that it is FAA-certificated and designed to perform unlimited aerobatics. [Courtesy: Game Composites]

Key Takeaways:

Ben Marcus flew his Gamebird GB1 aerobatic aircraft nonstop from Santa Monica, California, to Bentonville, Arkansas, covering 1,226 nautical miles in 6 hours and 50 minutes.
The flight, undertaken to attend the UP.Summit, showcased the Gamebird GB1's unique versatility, combining aerobatic performance with speed and comfort for long-distance travel.
Although unofficial, this journey is considered one of the longest nonstop cross-country flights for the GB1, demonstrating the aircraft's capability for extended missions.

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Pilots often seek out ways to get the most out of their aircraft, especially when traveling long distances. So why not set a record while getting to a far-off destination?

That’s what Ben Marcus did while flying his aerobatic Gamebird GB1 nonstop from Santa Monica, California, to Bentonville, Arkansas, according to the aircraft’s maker, Game Composites. Marcus made the flight to attend this week’s UP.Summit, an annual gathering aimed at fostering innovative transportation and hosted by the investment firm UP.Partners.