Host ARC
01|The founding pilots

The first
to race

They are more than the pilots on the start line. They are the founding pilots of the Air Race Championship — the first to take on a new race format, help shape a new championship and define what comes next.

Bringing together experience, precision, speed and a shared passion for racing, these eight pilots are part of Air Race Championship from its very beginning.

The first to race. The first to shape it. The first chapter of Air Race Championship history.

02|The race fleet

Engineered
for speed

The Air Race Championship race fleet — engineered for speed, precision and safety. Six aircraft, all powered by Lycoming engines.

Max speed
Engine
Power
G load
03|Up close

Edge 540

Edge 540
The aircraftEdge 540

With its distinctive proportions and proven performance, the Edge became one of the defining aircraft of the modern air-racing era.

EngineAEIO-540Lycoming

Up to 380 HP (V2). A lightweight airframe, a powerful engine and highly responsive controls for the intense demands of air racing.

Max speed426km/h

The V3 refines the airframe — sleeker canopy, refined fairings and improved aerodynamic surfaces reduce drag.

G load±12G

Increased stability and tolerance to high G-loads — built for faster, more efficient competition flying.

ProfileEngineSpeedG load
Edge 540 · ARC livery
04|Safety & technical excellence

Safety starts
before take-off

Every race begins long before take-off. Aircraft inspection, pilot briefings, course validation, weather monitoring and operational coordination are completed before the flying programme begins.

Each element is reviewed to support consistent technical standards, informed decision-making and the safe delivery of the event.

  1. Aircraft inspection
  2. Pilot briefings
  3. Course validation
  4. Weather monitoring
  5. Operational coordination
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One shared safety framework

1Pilots
2Engineers
3Race control
4Event operations
5Local authorities

Behind every second of track action

Course

Engineered courses

Every race course is engineered using advanced geospatial mapping and predictive simulation software, with flight paths that respect urban boundaries and local topographies.

Authorities

Regulatory compliance

Strict regulatory compliance and close collaboration with national and international aviation authorities form the bedrock of ARC’s operational integrity.

Aircraft

Scrutineering

Aviation engineers conduct exhaustive diagnostics on every aircraft to ensure compliance with the championship’s performance and safety metrics.

Race control

Real-time oversight

Real-time telemetry, cockpit analytics and sensor technology give the race control centre continuous oversight of every asset in the air.

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