The following time penalties or DNF apply for any infraction during a run.
The maximum permitted start speed is 200 kt / 370 km/h. Exceeding this by up to 3 kt (6 km/h): 1-second penalty. Exceeding it by 3 kt (6 km/h) or more: DNF.
Flight path angle exceeds 10 degrees of climb while passing a gate: 2-second penalty.
Flight path angle exceeds 5 degrees of descent while passing a gate: 2-second penalty.
DNF is issued if the aircraft exceeds the lateral Pylon Hit boundary, crosses the Deadline, or fails to pass a gate within 30 seconds of starting a run.
If the RDU records a load factor exceeding 12G during a run: DNF.
Smoke must be continuous from the Start Gate to the Finish Gate. If smoke is absent, or the Race Director determines it to be significantly insufficient: 1-second penalty.
Zivko Edge 540: The Ultimate Racing Machine
AIR RACE X pilots command the Zivko Edge 540, the world’s premier unlimited aerobatic racing aircraft. This flying racer weighs just 530kg—lighter than a compact car—yet is powered by a Lycoming high-performance aircraft engine that delivers phenomenal capabilities.
