2005 Nellis AFB Air Show / DL12_122

11/12-13/2005

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Formula One Class aircraft are all powered by a Continental O-200 engine (the same 100 hp engine used in a Cessna 150). Weights and sizes of every major engine part must be within stock limits. The cam profile and carburetion are strictly controlled. Race aircraft must have 66 square feet of wing area, weigh at least 500 pounds empty, and have a fixed landing gear and fixed pitch propeller. The fastest Formula One aircraft can reach 250 mph on the 3.19-mile race course at Reno. Many FOC aircraft are built by the pilots that race them and are a relatively inexpensive way to enjoy the excitement and satisfaction of air racing

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Deluca Owl OR-71 "Alley Cat" owned by Jason Somes, N1VD

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Jensen Slipknot "Miss USA"- Dave Roelofs, N5381

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Cassut 3M "Agressor" flown by Steve Temple, N603R

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