Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
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The pilots of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship often talk about being able to change the CofG (Centre of Gravity) as it can help them in the racetrack. But what exactly is the CofG, and how can it affect the handling of the raceplane? Technical Director of the Red Bull Air Race, Jim 'Jimbo' Reed is on hand to explain...
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About: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world's best pilots in a motorsports competition based on speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Red Bull Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230mph while withstanding forces of up to 10g. The objective is to complete the course, navigating the 65 feet high specially designed inflatable pylons known as Air Gates in the fastest possible time. Red Bull Air Race pilots must pass between the Air Gates in the correct position taking care not to touch them with their wings. The pilots compete for points at each Red Bull Air Race and the one who accumulates the most at the end of the season is crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion.
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The pilots of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship often talk about being able to change the CofG (Centre of Gravity) as it can help them in the racetrack. But what exactly is the CofG, and how can it affect the handling of the raceplane? Technical Director of the Red Bull Air Race, Jim 'Jimbo' Reed is on hand to explain...
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About: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world's best pilots in a motorsports competition based on speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Red Bull Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230mph while withstanding forces of up to 10g. The objective is to complete the course, navigating the 65 feet high specially designed inflatable pylons known as Air Gates in the fastest possible time. Red Bull Air Race pilots must pass between the Air Gates in the correct position taking care not to touch them with their wings. The pilots compete for points at each Red Bull Air Race and the one who accumulates the most at the end of the season is crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion.
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» Go Inside Air Race: http://win.gs/VisitRedBullAirRace
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