Few things are as pretty as a pretty airplane. John Hufts RV-8

The latest electronics for efficient operation.

Most of the Rutan Canard Pushers require a specific method for weigh-in

Experimental? You Bech'a!

The old pilot's adage, "If it looks good, if flies good" holds true.

With its absolute pristine appearance this is a very well named airplane.

Weight measurement is very, very important for an accurate competition

This "Rocket" has wings

A little more "old school" instrument panel but just as functional.

Capable co-pilots are a definite advantage

The Ford Tri Motor at COPPERSTATE. Cutting edge technology in the 1920s for speed and fuel efficiency.  We've come a long way since then and we want to keep improving.

Civil Air Patrol Cadets, in plain clothes,  getting ready for their 400 mile Young Eagle Ride.

Canard Aviators Gary Hertzler, whose record setting airplane was out of action for the competition and Terry Schubert, the editor of the Central States Newsletter teaming up for this year's competition.

Bruce and Lee Van Dyke, weight judges with Jim Moss our timing judge.

The Jim Thomas team and his very fast Lancair Legacy

Our gracious hosts of the weigh-out and proprietors of Desert Rat Aviation; Andy and Virginia Estes are joking with Lee Van Dyke

The Scott Alair team "weighing-out" the with the  gorgeous "Obsession" Lancair Legacy.

The Klaus Savier team and ultra efficient "Delaminator" Vari eze.

Avweb's interview with Klaus

Very appreciated refreshments at Desert Rat Aviation

The Dave Anders Team and their RV-4 at the weigh-out

Gene Evans' Harmon Rocket with his Young Eagle co-pilot.

The Bill Harrleson team with their very efficient Lancair 320

These Young Eagle CAP cadets show that the future of America is in good hands.

A short video of the construction of this E-Racer

Flight video Wyoming in the fall. Music by Rick Braun flight

Gary Spencer's very efficient Ford V-8 powered Long EZ.  42.5 MPG yet it flies and sounds like a warbird at full power.