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The proposal for Formula V has its roots in the 1964 Reno Air Races. [1] In 1969, Air racer, Steve Wittman presented at the Rockford air convention of the Experimental Aircraft Association specifications for a racing event based around aircraft powered with a Volkswagen air-cooled engine.
Midget Class racing [14] Monnett Sonerai: US: 1971: Formula V Air Racing: Monocoupe 110 Special: US: 1931: National Air Races [15] Morane-Saulnier G: France: 1912: Schneider Trophy [1] Morane-Saulnier H: France: 1913: Wiener Neustadt International Air Meet: Mustang Aeronautics Midget Mustang: US: 1948: Cleveland Air Race: Napier-Heston Racer ...
In 1970, American Formula One racing was exported to Europe (Great Britain, and then to France), where almost as many races have been held as in the U.S.A. Also in 1970, the California 1000 Air Race started at the Mojave Airport with a 66 lap unlimited air race that featured a Douglas DC-7, with one aircraft completing the circuit. [4] [5]
The company specialized in the design of Formula V Air Racing aircraft for amateur construction. [1] [2] The company was formed as a Florida Domestic for Profit Corporation on 26 January 1968 and listed Charles W. Lasher as President and Director; John W. Lasher as Treasurer and Director and Helen B. Lasher as Director and Secretary. The ...
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The start formula was V x MPG x W, later V^1.25 x MPG x W^0.75, [3] where V = average speed over the course of the race, MPG = miles per US gallon of fuel and W = cabin payload in pounds. The first regular races to use this formula were the CAFE 250, then CAFE 400, which were held each summer from 1981 to 1990 and carried a purse of $2,000.
Control Tower during the 2016 National Championship Air Races Pylon Racing Seminar Static aircraft on display at the 2014 Reno Air Races. Beginning in 1964, the Reno Air Races feature multi-lap, multi-aircraft races among extremely high performance aircraft on closed ovoid courses which range between about 3 miles (4.8 km) (Biplanes and Formula One) and about 8 miles (13 km) (Jet, Unlimited ...
The Sonerai I was specially built to be used as a Formula V Air Racing racer. The follow-on aircraft, the Sonerai II was a two-seat modification that made the aircraft more marketable for sport piloting. [2] In 1982, the company marketed its Moni motor glider. It was built of aluminum and featured bonded wing skins. [3]