by admin | Aug 14, 2017 | Air Race News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 14, 2017
RARA Announces “GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone”
at 54th National Championship Air Races
Reno, NV – The 54th National Championship Air Races today announced that as part of the 2017 event, Global Robot And Drone Deployment (GRADD) and the Nevada Business Aviation Association (NVBAA) will expand offerings for youth education and host the “GRADD-NVBAA STEM Education Discovery Zone,” an area specifically designed to provide a richer science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and learning environment for youth of all ages, during race week.
“GRADD and NVBAA have worked with the Air Races for the last two years to provide thousands of youths and adults with learning experiences focused around aviation, 3D printing, robots, technology displays and safety training/operations using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and we are thrilled to expand our offerings this year,” NVBAA President Reza Karamooz said. “Whether young or old, the STEM Education Discovery Zone will be an incredible spectacle to behold amidst the excitement of the Air Races.”
This year’s STEM Education Discovery Zone will include more components than ever before, including re-imaginations of old technologies, like a PACMAN game experience packed in a vintage Samsonite briefcase and an old rotary phone repurposed to function like a cell phone. The Education Discovery Zone will also include virtual reality (VR) demonstrations, 8 flight simulator stations, a drone flight training area, plus wearable computers and sensors.
In 2015, GRADD and NVBAA launched their NV3D.org free 3D printing services at the STIHL National Championship Air Races. The service, which gives any student or teacher anywhere in Nevada the opportunity to bring 3D design and printing into their classroom by providing free software, training and printing for no charge, will again be present in the STEM Education Discovery Zone with four 3D printers working full-time.
Featured offerings in this year’s STEM Education Discovery Zone include:
- 8 flight simulator stations
- Drone Flight training area
- HTC VIVE Virtual Reality (VR) Zone, including virtual reality flight simulators – letting users virtually pilot an aircraft
- Interactive information touch-screens and interactive roving robots of all sizes
- Wearable arm computers with special sensors and capabilities
- Themed banners/posters on drones, aviation and 3D modeling
- 3D virtual models of locations across Nevada and the globe
- Four 3D printers working full-time – and much more!
“RARA is incredibly excited to work with GRADD and NVBAA to expand our educational offerings for the thousands of children who attend the Air Races either with their schools or other youth groups,” Tony Logoteta, COO of the Reno Air Racing Association said. “As a part of our partnership with GRADD and NVBAA,we will provide complimentary youth season passes for students who participate in the Education Program Wednesday through Friday. These passes will also get the students into the event on Saturday and Sunday. Please contact the NVBAA at 702.879.9100 or via email at [email protected] to arrange for your school, youth group or Scout troop to attend this year’s event and learn more about aviation.”
# # #
About the Reno Air Racing Association:
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), a 501(c)(3), holds the STIHL National Championship Air Races every September just north of Reno. The Reno Air Races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Last year’s event generated more than $66 million for the region’s economy. The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civil flight demonstrations. For more information on the STIHL National Championship Air Races, to obtain media credentials, volunteer or purchase tickets for this year’s event, visit www.airrace.org.
About GRADD CO.:
GRADD CO. (Global Robot And Drone Deployment) is a Las Vegas-based Socially Responsible Nevada Corporation. GRADD is a leading technology firm in the areas of software and data analytics, using aerial and/or ground data. Some of GRADD’s industry partners include Intel, Sony, and Leica Geosystems. GRADD has developed and facilitated educational curriculum for Intel Corporation for 3D Modeling, 3D design, and 3D printing. GRADD provides complete solutions for commercial and governmental clients, from mission planning, to aerial and ground data collection, to data analytics, to delivering the final results as 3D aerial surveys, maps, and inspection reports. The team of experts at GRADD are ready to create 3D models and 3D aerial maps and surveys for your organization.
GRADD provides professional-grade computer-aided design (CAD) software and analytical tools, plus data collection and analysis services for a variety of industries such as; Precision Agriculture, Land Surveying, Energy, as well as Solar Farm and Wind Farm Inspections, Law Enforcement, Traffic Accident Reconstruction and 3D Aerial Mapping and Surveying.
GRADD supports local schools, and sponsors after-school clubs, and year-round internships for underrepresented youth in the Las Vegas area. GRADD also supports and funds the Aviation Post 888, serving youth 13 to 20 years old in the Las Vegas Area Council of Boy Scouts.
For more information about GRADD, call 702-879-9100, visit www.GRADD.co, follow us on Twitter (@GRADD_CO) or email [email protected].
About NVBAA:
Nevada Business Aviation Association (NVBAA) is a Nevada 501(c)3 non-profit education charity based in Las Vegas. NVBAA supports the aviation, aerospace, and UAS industries throughout Nevada. NVBAA advocates for the expansion of STEM Education offerings for K-12 youth, economic development, airport infrastructure expansion and the creation of high-paying jobs in Aviation, Aerospace and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the Great State of Nevada. NVBAA’s 450 members represent Nevada’s top aviation business, industry, and academia leaders, plus top government, and community representatives. NVBAA is the Nevada chapter of NBAA (National Business Aviation Association).
NVBAA supports local schools, and sponsors after-school clubs, and year-round internships for students interested in aviation in the Las Vegas area. NVBAA also supports and funds the Aviation Post 888, serving youth 13 to 20 years old in the Las Vegas Area Council of Boy Scouts.
Learn more about NVBAA at www.nvbaa.org, follow us on Twitter (@NVBAA) or email [email protected].
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kelly Glenn
775-686-7777
[email protected]
by admin | Aug 8, 2017 | Air Race News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2017
RARA Announces Racers for the 54th National Championship Air Races
Reno, NV – The Reno Air Racing Association today announced the lineup of racers for the 54th National Championship Air Races.
“We are beyond excited about our racing lineup this year,” Reno Air Racing Association COO Tony Logoteta said. “This is a great group of pilots and planes that we can hardly wait to watch fly in September.”
In the Biplane class, the following racers are scheduled to participate:
Andrew Buehler – Mistress
Andrew Buehler – Phantom
John D’Alessandris – RB Special
Casey Erickson – The Batplane
Tony Higa – Tango Tango
Alan Hoover – Panther
Jeffrey Lo – Miss Dianne
Anthony Oshinuga – Black Hawk
David Roelofs – Purse Snatcher
Jeffrey Rose – There Be Dragons
Roscoe Sharp – Race 45
Jake Stewart – Bad Mojo
Michael Stewart – Trouble Maker
Sam Swift – Smokin’ Hot
Scott Thomson – Miss Oyl
Eric Zine – Yellow Fever
In the Formula One class, the following racers are scheduled to participate:
Enrico Castellino – Spirit of Turin
Joseph Clark – Tigger
Yves Clarke – Outrageous
Timothy Cone – What Airplane, Honey?
Philip Goforth – Annie
Scott Holmes – Outlaw
David Holmgren – AeroMagic
Kent Jackson – Once More
James Jordan – Miss Min
Ross Killin – The Kraken
Jerry Marshall – Tumble Weed
Lionel Vincent Mougel – Hysteria
Paul Newman – Fast and Easy
Justin Philipson – No Strings Attached
Rick Poe – Sleeper
Swaid Rahn – Heat Stroke
Steve Senegal – Endeavor
Lowell Slatter – Fraed Naught
Steve Temple – Quadnickle
Steve Tumlin – Fiesty
Vito Wypraechtiger – Scarlet Screamer
Ryszard Zadow – Last Lap Player
In the Jet class, the following racers are scheduled to participate:
Jay Obernolte – Phenom 300
Vicky Benzing – Darkstar II
James Beyer – Starship
Charlie Camilleri – Miss Independence
David A. Culler, Jr. – American Patriot
Scott Farnsworth – Dash Force One
Joseph Gano – Sluggo
Nathan Harnagel – Reality Czech
Mark Johnson – Phoenix
Douglas King – Epic LT
Lawrence Labriola – Sarance
Robert McCormack – Wildest Dreams
Zachary McNeill – Invictus
Zachary McNeill – Phatty
Lachie Onslow – Drop Bear
Jon Socolof – Soko O’no
Dianna Stanger – Darkstar
Pete Stavrides – Rif Raf
Jeff Turney – Robin 1
Rick Vandam – American Spirit
Pete Zaccagnino – SkyShare Vampire
In the Sport class, the following racers are scheduled to participate:
Peter Balmer – Swiss Thunder
Matthew Beaubien – Low Motion
Vicky Benzing – Lucky Too
George Catalano – Bad Dingo
Stephen Christopher – Margarita!
Alan Crawford – Beast
Kevin Eldredge – Relentless
Andrew Findlay – One Moment
Benjamin Fouts – The Goose
Mark Frederickson – Tenacity
Louis Gabriel – Blind Luck
Abe Gaskins – Under Dog
Scott Gusakov – Tumbling Goose
Mathias Haid – Clas Thunder I
Eric Hansen – Ruby’s Throne
Conrad Huffstutler – Lancair Mako
Jeff LaVelle – Race 39
Tom McNerney – Unleashed
Bob Mills – Mojo
John Ryan Moran – Breaking Wind
Dave Morss – Martin’s Legacy
Kirk Murphy – Papa’s Ride
Jessy Panzer – Cruze Missile
John Parker – Blue Thunder II
Scott Prewitt – Phantom Rocket
David Robinson – Desert Lightning
Kevin Roll – Silver Bullet
Chris Schaich – Clamity Jane
Brett Schuck – Rat Rod
James Stringer – Rocket Six
Ernie Suter – Jus Pass’n Thru
Chiwami Takagi-Read – Sky Pirate
Mark ter Kuers – La Otra
Lee Ulrich – General Lee
Sean VanHatten – Seastar
Rick Vandam – Greenstreak
Vince Walker – Modo Mio
Dan West – Whiskey Tango
Peter Zaccagnino – Coming In Hot
David Sterling
In the T-6 class, the following racers are scheduled to participate:
Dennis Buehn – Midnight Miss III
Chris LeFave – Bare Essentials
John Lohmar – Radial Velocity
Nick Macy – Six Cat
Vic McMann – Gunslinger
Gene McNeely – Baby Boomer
Greg McNeely – Undecided
William Muszala – Miss Ellaneous
Lee Oman – Eros
Vitaly Pecherskyy – Abracadabra
Michael Pfleger – Midlife Madness
Ralph Rina – Race 73
Chris Rushing – Baron’s Revenge
Mike Scott – Miss Kathy
Peter Stavrides – Gotcha
Thomas Vaughn – Ole 58
Eric Woelbing – Miss TNT
Rick Siegfried – Pace
In the Unlimited class, the following racers are scheduled to participate:
Curt Brown – Sawbones
James Consalvi – Strega
Graeme Frew – Full Noise
Steven Hinton – Voodoo
Steve Hinton – Pace
John Maloney – Spam Can
John Muszala, II – Shanty Irish
Mark Murphy – Little Horse
Tom Nightingale – Bunny
Robert Patterson – Race #0
Warren Pietsch – Normandy Split
Michael Pfleger – Martlet
Michael Schiffer – Whistling Death
Brant Seghetti – Sparky/Blondie
Sherman Smoot – Argonaut
Joel Swager – Dreadnought
Bernie Vasquez – Texas Warhawk
Mark Watt – 924
# # #
About the Reno Air Racing Association:
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), a 501(c)(3), holds the STIHL National Championship Air Races every September just north of Reno. The Reno Air Races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Last year’s event generated more than $66 million for the region’s economy. The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civil flight demonstrations. For more information on the STIHL National Championship Air Races, to obtain media credentials, volunteer or purchase tickets for this year’s event, visit www.airrace.org.
by admin | Jul 26, 2017 | Air Race News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2017
National Championship Air Races Partners with Costco to Sell Tickets
Costco members can purchase discounted tickets online
Reno, Nev. – The STIHL National Championship Air Races has partnered with Costco and members can now purchase two discounted one-day Saturday or Sunday General Admission tickets to this year’s National Championship Air Races, to be held September 13-17, 2017.
“This is great partnership for the STIHL National Championship Air Races,” Reno Air Racing Association COO Tony Logoteta said. “Not only does partnering with Costco online allow us to expand the area where our fans can purchase tickets, but it also allows Costco members who perhaps haven’t seen the Air Races an opportunity to do so at a discounted rate.”
Tickets are available for purchase online at the http://bit.ly/2uTI69u for $59.99 (regular $76.30) and include all taxes, fees and surcharges.
“We are excited about this opportunity and thank Costco for partnering with us,” Logoteta added.
Additional tickets are on sale for the 54th Annual National Championship Air Races held September 13-17, 2017 at Reno Stead Airport. For more information, to purchase tickets, or to volunteer, visit https://airrace.org.
###
About the Reno Air Racing Association:
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), a 501(c)(3), holds the STIHL National Championship Air Races every September just north of Reno. The Reno Air Races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Last year’s event generated more than $66 million for the region’s economy. The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civil flight demonstrations. For more information on the STIHL National Championship Air Races, to obtain media credentials, volunteer or purchase tickets for this year’s event, visit www.airrace.org.
Media Contact:
Kelly Glenn
The Glenn Group
775-686-7777
[email protected]
by admin | Oct 25, 2016 | Air Race News
The STIHL National Championship Air Races were saddened to learn this morning of the passing of R.A. “Bob” Hoover. An accomplished pilot himself with an air show career that spanned nearly 50 years, we were honored to have Bob join us in September at this year’s races.
Described as “the best stick and rudder man” who ever lived, Bob entertained in Reno for many years. Bob was a friend of NCAR from the beginning and served as a director of the Reno Air Racing Association.
Bob learned to fly at Nashville’s Berry Field and worked in a grocery store to earn money for flying lessons. After serving his county with the Tennessee National Guard, Bob was assigned to the Flight Test Division at Wright Field. In 1948, he became a test pilot for General Motors. Bob served as the backup and chase pilot to then-Captain Charles E. Yeager on the X-1 flights that led to the breaking of the sound barrier on October 17, 1947.
Bob flew more than 300 types of aircraft in his career. He was the first to fly the XFJ-2 Fury Jet and the T-28 trainer. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Soldier’s Medal, the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. In 1988, Bob was named to the National Aviation Hall of Fame.
Bob was an aviation pioneer, a hero and a great man.
We will miss his smile and we extend our condolences to his friends and family.
