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Height is a not a consideration as they have to remain at a low altitudeWell they aren't pushing the envelope of height, speed endurance and agility, they are creating a special envelope which means in the limit they are only good for a Reno race.
That's what I meant, the height is the height above Reno, payload is zero, range is "take off complete the course and land". I believe on some even the direction of turn is optimised so they turn quicker or better in the course direction than they would in reverse.Height is a not a consideration as they have to remain at a low altitude
Reno Racers are truly the pinnacle development of piston-powered propeller fighters.
Maybe we can discuss here the specific airplanes and the modification made to push their performance envelope?
Altitude for Reno is ~5000ft.
That's what I meant, the height is the height above Reno, payload is zero, range is "take off complete the course and land". I believe on some even the direction of turn is optimised so they turn quicker or better in the course direction than they would in reverse.
I have great memories of crewing at Reno. It really is a whole different experience! Thanks for the welcome. I've been lurking here for a while, but seeing a racing thread is what got me to actually join in.
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Is the wing shorter on the Port side?
Just askin.
Bob Love and John Crocker.
Did some lettering on both, ^ when it went dark blue tail.
Flew with Russ when he owned Bernis Bo.
Back when I went to Reno, I went primarily for the AT6/SNJ portion.
You have pictures of that? Tasmanian devil is 1 of my favourite cartoon figures.I did the Tassie Devil on Screamin Deamon on the T-6 for Stu Eberhardt and on Merlins Magic P-51. It was good times for me way back then.
Something to do with the operation of trim tabs.Is the wing shorter on the Port side?
Just askin.