Who: Jason Newberg of Edgewater, Florida
What: Winner of the Reno Air Race 2006, Bi-Plane Silver Division
Website: www.inverted.us
Jason Newberg of Edgewater Florida took on an incomplete Pitts S-1 project, finished it and flew it 2800 miles to Reno, Nevada for a first place win in the Silver Class at the 2006 Reno Air Race. First, Jason had to complete the airplane and fly-off the requisite 40 hours of Phase I experimental flight time. His modifications included 11:1 cylinders and an Electroair Model EIS-1 electronic ignition system in place of the right magneto on his stock Lycoming 4 cylinder engine. Competing against highly modified airplanes and experienced pilots, Jason worked his way from a 5th place start in his initial qualifying heat to starting second in the final. After that it was no contest as Jason’s Pitts quickly took the lead and remained in first place for the Silver Class win at 189.657mph. Jason credits the Electroair electronic ignition systems reliability and strong performance for his win.
Jason has competed in IAC Aerobatic Championships Advanced and Unlimited at the National and World Levels. Jason has flown many aerobatic aircraft including Pitts Special's, Yak's, Sukhoi's, Giles and Extra's. He currently flies the Extra 300S and the Pitts. Jason has trained and been mentored by Aviation Greats such as Clint McHenry, Phil Knight, Nikolay Timofeev, Michael Goulian and Bulldog Jim Leroy.
Jason currently flies the Extra 300S in Unlimited Competition and the Pitts in the Reno Air Races.
Congratulations Jason on a Great Win!
Who: Henri Chorosz
What: Non-stop flight from Long Island, NY to Paris, France
In July of 1995, Henri Chorosz completed a non-stop flight from Islip MacArthur Airport in Long Island, NY to Le Bourget Airport, Paris, France. His flight re-created the flight that Charles Lindbergh took back in 1927. Only this time with the help of an Electroair ignition system. As Henri wrote describing his flight:
"I took off Wednesday, 19 of July from Islip MacArthur airport, east of JFK, close to the Mitchel Field from where Charles left (and was transformed to a shopping center since then), and landed in Paris Le Bourget on Thursday, 20 (July).
The flight lasted 18h 01m and 51s at an average speed of 189.99mph (almost 200mph). With all the diversions of heading imposed by ATC and weather, the average speed was far over 200mph.
I was able to do that flight thanks to your DIS, that worked as a charm and my fuel flow in altitude was 6.25 gallons an hour for a ground speed of over 180 knots.
Sincerely, Henri Chorosz"
Congratulations Henri and thank you for your support.
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