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September 20, 2016

Formula 1 Reno Runway Collision Footage Stuns... But Thom Richard Walks Away

Graphic Footage Shows The Need for Intense Vigilance During Race Operations (Warning... Some 'Bad' Words Uttered...)

Formula 1 Race Pilot Thom Richard has an immensely powerful rabbit's foot... and whatever he wants for it, we'll pay it. During Formula 1 Gold Race operations at the Reno Races this past weekend, Richard had engine problems that necessitated his aborting the takeoff and an on-runway shutdown... which also started a series of safety actions that should have shut down all other runway operations... but not this time. And from there, things got ... interesting. But better yet, we'll let Thom Richard's own narrative take over from here...

Sixtieth Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Underway

The race is on! Gas-balloonists from a dozen countries launched late on Sunday night 18 September 2016 at the start of what is aviation’s oldest and most prestigious gas-balloon race – the 60th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett.

EAA’s Sport Aviation Hall Of Fame Recognizes Leaders And Recreational Flying

EAA is honoring five new inductees into their Sport Aviation Halls of Fame at a dinner ceremony on November 10, in the Founders’ Wing of the EAA AirVenture Museum. The five inductees have dedicated their lives to their respective areas of aviation and join an esteemed group of individuals who represent the spirit of EAA in the highest form.