The Greatest Air Race of All Time?

[MM 426]

In 1934 the world focused its attention on a dramatic feat of aerial adventure. Accepting the MacRobertson challenge, the best aviators from around the world gathered to race from London to Melbourne. They were competing in the best aircraft that they could muster to fly halfway around the earth. Their progress was covered by newspaper and radio for a global audience and wherever the competitors landed they were greeted by huge crowds. The whole world was watching.We're cooking up another "adventure" On its 75th anniversary, we shall organize a commemorative run of the London-Melbourne race. We shall have two classes: (a) Golden Age (through 1937) and (:( Modern General Aviation (if there is interest). The start time is October 20th. (Each pilot runs on his own clock--so you can do this in your spare time.)You can find some discussion over at the Sim-Outhouse threads:http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?t=21871Please join in and help shape the event. And then have fun flying it!Best,Mike MacKuen

[buzzbee 53]

MikeI am considering it. The last MacRobertson was where I learned about the Spartan Executive by Milton Shupe. Thinking about taking the Spartan and making shorter legs. There is also talk on the Sim-Outhouse forum about running it as a team. Sounds like a few pilots could take turns moving the baton forward.Cheers!

[svenks 4]

Yup, did see thing brewing at SOH :)And considering the fun we had in the Evita Race (at least until my gaming rig became unstable), this could really be worth looking into!BRGDSSven