Reno Air Races - Classes and Requirements

Classes and Requirements

  • Biplane
    • Two sets of wings
  • Formula One
    • engine-Continental O-200
    • wing area-66 square feet
    • empty weight-500 pounds or more
    • fixed landing gear
    • fixed pitch propeller
  • Sport
    • engine-reciprocating engine of 650 cubic inches or less
  • North American T-6 Texan
    • engine-Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 Wasp
  • Jet
    • no afterburner
    • less than 15 degrees of wing sweep
  • Unlimited
    • empty weight-4500 pounds or more

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