Hawker Beechcraft Makes Some Noise at Reno Races

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Key Takeaways:

  • A Hawker Beechcraft Premier IA is performing fly-by demonstrations at the Reno National Championship Air Races for the fifth consecutive year.
  • Astronaut Robert "Hoot" Gibson is piloting the Premier IA during the races, which conclude on September 20.
  • Hawker Beechcraft also has a King Air B200GT and a Bonanza G36 on display at Reno-Stead Airport.
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For the fifth year in a row, a Hawker Beechcraft Premier IA will perform fly-by demonstrations at this year’s Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada. The racing started Wednesday and continues through this weekend, ending Sept. 20. Astronaut Robert “Hoot” Gibson will fly the Premier IA on its demonstration passes. Hawker Beechcraft also has a King Air B200GT and a Bonanza G36 on display at Reno-Stead Airport.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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