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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 will be held from September 11-15 at Reno-Stead Airport, featuring six classes of speedy airplane races.
  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are returning to perform their team formation show, following a previous year's cancellation due to a training accident.
  • The National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) will also return, showcasing vintage aircraft competing for the Neil A. Armstrong Aviation Heritage Trophy, judged on authenticity and restoration quality.
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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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