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Air Race Classic Announces 2022 Route

Tuesday, November 02, 2021 at 08:56 PM ET

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Competitors in the 45th edition of the Air Race Classic will have to make eight stops along their route of more than 2,400 miles. Air Race Classic

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The 45th Air Race Classic, scheduled for June 21-24, 2022, will be a cross-country race covering over 2,400 miles, starting in Lakeland, Florida, and ending in Terre Haute, Indiana, with several intermediate stops.
Originating in 1929 as the Women's Air Derby (featuring Amelia Earhart), the Air Race Classic is a four-day, nonprofit competition challenging female pilots with diverse terrain, weather, and airspace navigation.
Due to the pandemic, the 2020 race was canceled, and the 2021 event adopted a unique, flexible one-day "Air Derby" format that allowed local competition, attracted over 200 pilots, and temporarily expanded eligible aircraft types.

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The Air Race Classic board of directors on Tuesday announced the route for the 45th Air Race Classic, to be held June 21 to 24, 2022.

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.