Pilots enter the start gate at around 370 km/h, then attack the staggered racetrack made up of five pylons: A, B, C, D and E.
The Racetrack has 15 gates and five reversal turns, including three high turns where pilots climb, roll over the top, and dive back toward the track.
Each gate has a different approach, the pilots are not just reacting - they are setting up for the next gate to find the fastest line.
Start
pilots enter fast and immediately commit to the first line
Gates
every pass must be clean, accurate and controlled
High turns
an extreme component of this race
12G limit
pilots push close to the edge, going over is an instant disqualification DNF
Penalties
one miscalculation can decide the result
Final time
race time plus penalties decides the winner
Pylon Hit
Hits a pylon or flies outside the racetrack limits.
Attitude / Altitude Error
Incorrect aircraft angle, too low, or does not reach the required turn height.
Insufficient Smoke
Smoke is not maintained during the flight.
Race 1 broadcasts worldwide on Sunday, June 28, on the official AIR RACE X YouTube channel.
