Two of our local pilots, Alan Hoover and Brian Hoover (father and son) are in Reno, Nevada qualifying to race in the 51st National Championship Air Races.

Brian, a pilot for Biomet, is the a Primary Pilot and his father, Alan, a pilot for Southwest Airlines, is the Backup Pilot. Brian will race in a Pitts, single seat, biplane named “The Whip” in honor of his Grandfather, Col. R. H. Damico who was a Fighter Pilot during WWII.

The three day Event begins this Friday, and The Whip will compete the first two days. It can be seen live on liveairshowtv.com.