From full out air racing to mid-air and landing mishaps, this video presents a look at Giant Scale Radio Control Air Racing. These planes are BIG and can weigh up to thirty pounds and have a wing span over eight feet. The cost to built these monsters can range from five to fifteen thousand dollars!
Kevin Eldridge Bails out of the Super Corsair at the first annual Phoenix Air races. Notice he turns the plane away from the airshow crowd and points the plane at the ground before bailing out. You can bet his butt was getting really hot judging from the intense flames. The Super Corsair exploded upon impact, a sad loss. Kevin had minor injuries, but he is fine today. Announcer is Sandy Sanders.
The Reno Air Races and Airshow 2004. Air racing, aerobatic performances by Sean D. Tucker, Julie Clark, Mike Goulian, car drop, F-4 Phantom, Red Bull Races, and more.
The unlimited air racers getting ready to start engines at Reno, Nevada. Bob Hoover flying "Ole Yeller" will lead them to the start.