by admin | May 21, 2019 | Air Race News
The GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone is returning in September bigger and better than ever. The annual activation at the STIHL National Championship Air Races is free to area youth. Registration is now open.
“The STEM Discovery Zone is an incredible opportunity for youth to experience some fun, engaging STEM-based hands-on activities in an amazing setting, NVBAA and GRADD do a great job,” said Tony Logoteta, COO of the Reno Air Racing Association. “We’re excited to expand the program again this year and are thankful to all who contribute by purchasing Air Race license plates through the Nevada DMV, or by direct donation and sponsorship. Those contributions make a difference and without that support we would be unable to continue to grow this program and inspire so many youth.”
The education hub is one of the largest of its kind at an airshow. More than 6,000 youth were introduced to different aspects of aviation through STEM-based learning during the 2018 races.
“STEM learning is making such a difference in our youth’s education and career trajectories,” said Reza Karamooz, President of the Nevada Business Aviation Association. “It’s amazing to watch their expressions as they create light with a mini Tesla coil, experience flight in the simulators, drive ground robots, and watch tangible items being printed on the 3D printers.”
This year the STEM education zone will have drone workshops and an expanded drone flying zone, flight simulators, 3D printers, electronic computer-controlled guitars, a large-scale 3D printed Nevada State Capitol Building, hydraulic robotic arm, picture booths, STEM Arcade with 3D printing pens, PACMAN game in a Samsonite briefcase, a Bell 500 rotary cell phone and much more. Youth who participate in the STEM Discovery Zone also receive free access to the races for the remainder of the week.
Those interested in bringing classes and youth groups to the 2019 STEM Discovery Zone at the STIHL National Championship Air Races can contact Reza Karamooz at [email protected], or visit NVBAA.org to register.
by admin | Jan 18, 2019 | Air Race News
After nearly a decade the world-famous Thunderbirds are returning to the 2019 STIHL National Championship Air Races.
When the U.S. Air Force pilots take to the Nevada skies Sept. 14-15, spectators will be captivated by their impressive formation flying and daring solo routines. The Thunderbirds will perform nearly 40 maneuvers including a ground show and air demonstration that shows off the training and skill of the elite team of pilots as well as the extreme capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
Although an impressive sight to see, it’s not all for show. The Thunderbirds are part of the combat force and, if called to duty, can immediately integrate into a fighter unit at Nellis Air Force Base located just outside of Las Vegas, Nev.
The demonstration unit was formed in 1953 at Luke Air Force Base, just six years after the U.S. Air Force was created. Today, the unit is composed of eight pilots, four support officers, four civilians and more than 100 enlisted personnel performing in almost 30 job specialties.
by admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Air Race News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2018
THE STIHL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AIR RACES INCLUDED AS A FEATURED EVENT IN THE GRUNT STYLE AIR SHOW MAJORS TOUR BEGINNING IN 2019
–Expanding the Audience of the World’s Fastest Motorsport –
RENO, Nev. [October 23, 2018] – The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) is pleased to announce that the STIHL National Championship Air Races will be included in the Grunt Style Air Show Majors Tour beginning in 2019. Grunt Style Air Show Majors is the air show industry’s premier tour showcasing a collection of America’s most prestigious air shows and now will also feature air racing on the tour at the Reno National Championship Air Races.
By becoming an official tour stop, the STIHL National Championship Air Races will receive national promotion through a variety of marketing efforts, event visibility and promotion at the other participating air shows along with additional mainstream recognition and benefits through partnering with tour creators, Red Frog Events, and title partner, Grunt Style.
“We are honored to be included in this distinguished group of aviation events and further provide aviation enthusiasts with increased opportunities to observe some of the world’s best pilots in both air racing and aerobatics. We’re excited to join the Grunt Style Air Show Majors Tour beginning in 2019 and expand our audience for the world’s fastest motorsport at the STIHL National Championship Air Races and provide fans with a one-of-a-kind experience,” said Fred Telling, CEO and Chairman of the Reno Air Racing Association.
Created by Red Frog Events in 2018 as the industry’s first unifying brand platform, the mission of Grunt Style Air Show Majors is to celebrate aviation, honor the military and increase mainstream awareness of aviation events in the air show industry. The STIHL National Championship Air Races joins SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, the Bethpage Air Show, the Cleveland National Air Show, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Wings Over Houston Airshow and Thunder Over Michigan.
“We’re thrilled to add the Reno National Championship Air Races to the Grunt Style Air Show Majors,” says Scott Howard, Chief Revenue Officer at Red Frog Events. “This well-established event is among the best in the air show industry. We’re proud to now have a collection of six of the most prestigious shows in the country as we work to expand their reach nationally and engage new audiences and continue to elevate interest in air shows and aviation events. The goal is for aviation enthusiasts to immediately know that any event that is a part of the Grunt Style Air Show Majors is a best-in-class, must-attend event.”
The six 2019 Grunt Style Air Show Majors tour dates and locations include (in order of occurrence):
- April 2 – 7, 2019: SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo, Lakeland, Florida
- May 25 – 26, 2019: Bethpage Air Show, Jones Beach, Wantagh, New York
- August 3 – 4, 2019: Thunder Over Michigan, Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan
- August 31 – September 2, 2019: Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, Ohio
- September 11 – 15, 2019: STIHL National Championship Air Races, Reno, Nevada
- October 19 – 20, 2019: CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow, Houston, Texas
To learn more about Grunt Style Air Show Majors, visit airshowmajors.com
by admin | Sep 12, 2018 | Air Race News
Here is your chance to experience the ride of a lifetime! Everyone with Reserved Grandstand tickets for Thursday, September 13th will be automatically entered to win an exclusive FREE ride with the John Klatt Airshow team! This ride will take place at the end of the day following the races and after all performances on Thursday’s schedule.
Feel the speed and thrill of riding with one of our performers at the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races!
Rider must meet requirements: Must be 18 years or older, generally in good health, under 6’2’’ in height and must weigh less than 225 pounds.
by admin | Jul 18, 2018 | Air Race News
The Patriots Jet Team will return to the Reno sky this year to entertain and thrill the spectators with its exhilarating aerobatic performances!
The Patriots Jet Team is the largest civilian-owned aerobatic jet team in the western hemisphere and features pilots who were formally U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Patriots Jet Team owner, Randy Howell had a vision of creating a six-jet aerobatic demonstration team that could entertain, inspire and educate today’s youth and he made this vision a reality beginning in 2004. The volunteer pilots all share the same genuine passion for entertaining audiences at air shows and events. The Patriots Jet Team encourages the nation’s youth to pursue careers in the aviation and aerospace fields.
As a team, the Patriots have logged over 105,000 hours of flight time and performed more than 1500 air shows. In the summer of 2012, the Patriots Jet Team moved locations to Byron, CA and into a 35,000 square foot Jet and Event Center, where the team can house all seven jets, and two MiG-17s, and the team’s mechanics are able to perform maintenance under the same roof. This state-of-the-art facility is also home to the Patriots Jet Team Foundation which brings aviation, space and hands-on STEM based curricula to America’s youth and provides students with a learning experience of a lifetime. Kids travel from all over to attend its science and aviation classes.
The Patriots Jet Team is very excited to be back this year to perform at the Reno Air Races,” said Randy Howell, Owner of the Patriots Jet Team. “We love the spectators, and we love the races.”
To learn more about the Patriots Jet Team visit PatriotsJetTeam.com.
by admin | May 7, 2018 | Air Race News
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) will be participating as a vendor at “The Biggest Little Birthday” Reno 150 Celebration at Greater Nevada Field on Wednesday, May 9 from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
RARA will display a race plane and have a booth at the event where discounted General Admission tickets will be available for the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races.
“We are excited to be participating in Reno’s 150th birthday celebration,” said Tony Logoteta, COO of RARA. “This is a great opportunity to celebrate this great city, talk to our community about the upcoming STIHL National Championship Air Races and offer our local fans a discount on General Admission tickets.”
“The Biggest Little Birthday” will begin with a number of activities, including performances by Young Chautauqua and the Wolf Pack Marching Band, interactive displays of Reno Police and Fire Vehicles, a Reno Rodeo Chuck Wagon, Burning Man Art Car – The Fjorgyn, antique vehicles, a Reno Air Racing Plane, historic booths to commemorate Reno’s colorful past, vendors selling local art, an official Reno 150 t-shirt, a TapSnap photo booth with multiple background options for game day pics, and a large display of Reno 150 birthday cupcakes! Gates will open at 5:00 p.m. for the unveiling of HOME art sculpture and the game will begin at 6:35 p.m. with a firework show to follow.
Tickets are on sale for the 55th annual STIHL National Championship Air Races, scheduled September 12-16, 2018 at Reno Stead Airport. For more information or to volunteer visit www.airrace.org.
