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The proposal for Formula V has its roots in the 1964 Reno Air Races. [1] In 1969, Air racer, Steve Wittman presented at the Rockford air convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association specifications for a racing event based around aircraft powered with a Volkswagen air-cooled engine.
Midget Class racing [14] Monnett Sonerai: US: 1971: Formula V Air Racing: Monocoupe 110 Special: US: 1931: National Air Races [15] Morane-Saulnier G: France: 1912: Schneider Trophy [1] Morane-Saulnier H: France: 1913: Wiener Neustadt International Air Meet: Mustang Aeronautics Midget Mustang: US: 1948: Cleveland Air Race: Napier-Heston Racer ...
In 1970, American Formula One racing was exported to Europe (Great Britain, and then to France), where almost as many races have been held as in the U.S.A. Also in 1970, the California 1000 Air Race started at the Mojave Airport with a 66 lap unlimited air race that featured a Douglas DC-7, with one aircraft completing the circuit. [4] [5]
The Sonerai I design and construction started in 1970 with the goal of a flying aircraft to be demonstrated at the 1971 EAA airshow. The aircraft was to meet the new Formula V rules and those of the Professional Race Pilots Association (PRPA) for aircraft powered by 1600cc Volkswagen engines (it will accept VW engines from 1600 to 2800cc displacement).
The Sonerai I was specially built to be used as a Formula V Air Racing racer. The follow-on aircraft, the Sonerai II was a two-seat modification that made the aircraft more marketable for sport piloting. [2] In 1982, the company marketed its Moni motor glider. It was built of aluminum and featured bonded wing skins. [3]
Pages in category "Air racing" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. ... Formula V Air Racing; FPV Canada; G. Gordon Bennett Cup (ballooning)
At least five drone shows have been canceled or have paused the use of the systems, after several drones struck a crowd at a holiday show in Orlando on December 21.
Data from Berliner General characteristics Crew: 1 Length: 18 ft 2 in (5.54 m) Wingspan: 17 ft 6 in (5.33 m) Height: 4 ft 2 in (1.27 m) Wing area: 75 sq ft (7.0 m 2) (original square tips) Empty weight: 430 lb (195 kg) Gross weight: 700 lb (318 kg) Fuel capacity: 10.25 gallons Powerplant: 1 × 1600 Volkswagen air-cooled engine Performance Maximum speed: 143 kn (165 mph, 266 km/h) Stall speed ...