Forty-Seven Teams in Historic Race to Colorado
The 47th running of the women’s air racing competition had everything the previous 46 threw at the intrepid pilots: flight planning, decision-making, aircraft performance, weather, and of course, strategy. This year’s race was from Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH) in Carbondale to Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) in Loveland/Fort Collins. With eight intermediate stops plus one fly-by of the Gill VOR-DME in Greeley, Colorado, the total distance covered was 2,269 nautical miles. Departures began at 8:00 a.m. CDT on June 18 and arrivals at the terminus ended on June 21. Judging is done in two categories: Competition and Intercollegiate. A Non-competition class is available