National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
April 10, 2012
The National Transportation Safety Board makes the following
recommendations to the Reno Air Racing Association:
Require aircraft owners, as a condition of eligibility to
participate in the Reno National Championship Air Races, to
provide an engineering evaluation that includes flight
demonstrations and analysis within the anticipated flight
envelope for aircraft with any major modification, such as
to the structure or flight controls. (A-12-13)
Evaluate the design of the unlimited class course and safety
areas to minimize maneuvering near and potential conflicts
with spectators; if warranted by the results of the
evaluation, implement changes to the race course. (A-12-14)
Take the following actions to raise the level of safety for
spectators and personnel near the race course: (1) relocate
the fuel truck away from the ramp area and (2) in front of
any area where spectators are present, install barriers more
substantial than those currently in place. (A-12-15)
Provide high g training to pilots, including techniques to
mitigate the potential effects of high g exposure, as part
of preparations before the Reno National Championship Air
Races (NCAR) and during daily briefs at the NCAR. (A-12-16)
Evaluate the feasibility of requiring pilots to wear g suits
when racing at the Reno National Championship Air Races; if
the evaluation determines it is feasible, implement a
requirement. (A-12-17)
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