These students are the ones that analyze weather patterns, winds, forecasts, front locations, pressure systems, density altitude, and hazardous weather in order to give the racers the best possible (and fastest) route for the race. They also calculate fuel burn, climbing and descending information, and whether to fly the next leg or to wait for better weather. The racers are two women students that fly the race across the country. The co-pilot becomes the captain for the next race so there is some experience on the team. They fly in all different locations across the country and it is a great opportunity to build time and race across a hundred other female pilots from around the country! Overall, this is a hard working ground of students that just love aviation. We will keep you updated the days before the race and during it from the ground and in the air!
