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Thunderbirds and NAHI Return to Reno Air Races

The USAF Thunderbirds will return to the STIHL National Championship Air Races in September for the first time in nearly 10 years. USAF Thunderbirds
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Key Takeaways:

  • The STIHL National Championship Air Races are scheduled for September 11-15 at the Reno-Stead Airport, featuring six classes of airplanes competing around pylons.
  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return to perform their team formation show, marking their first appearance at the event in nearly a decade.
  • The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) is also returning, showcasing vintage aircraft competing for the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy, with registration open until August 15.
  • Tickets for the event, including general admission and VIP experiences, are currently available for purchase.
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Speedy airplanes separated into six classes: Unlimited, Jet, Sport, T-6, Formula One, and Biplane, are once again set to battle it out around the pylons at the STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled at the Reno-Stead Airport on September 11 through 15. Returning for the first time in nearly a decade, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform their mind-blowing team formation show, featuring nearly 40 maneuvers around the show-center west of Reno, Nevada.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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