It’s possible, most of the classes do a flying start to the race. This was just another part of the challenge of F1; adding climb performance to the mix, not just top speed. There are ongoing investigations to figure out what the safest course of action is. Hopefully people will be this interested in Reno next year,…

Yes, it would make a fine math problem. In reality, it wouldn’t work.

Nearly every domestic flight with WiFi is using GOGO. Here is a more complete list http://gizmodo.com/every-major-airlines-wifi-service-explained-and-ranked-1701017977

GOGO has towers up into Canada for European routes.

It’s also carbureted.

The takeoff is a part of the race. There is a specific engine used and a minimum takeoff weight you have to be at in the Formula Class rules. If there are staged takeoffs, the first guy up gets to put around and burn off some fuel (and get lighter for the race) while the last guy up has the worst power/weight ratio in…

Here is another chill pilot from this year’s race, his engine blew during qualifying and he made a textbook deadstick landing.

One off, purpose built aircraft are a better example of where the Formula class is going at Reno. This is the aircraft in the video:

Simplicity as well. The formula 1 class has a minimum weight for the aircraft, so everyone tries to stay as close to that as possible.

The aircraft that struck Hot Stuff was also taking off, not landing.

It’s on Lake Hood.

Its the gas tank and a utility box.

Steering is stock, the effect is backwards since you’re now steering the rear wheels.

The point is that you can drive it between the floats, then pick up the aircraft by the spreader bars and move it around.

That’s the Gator! It’s for moving seaplanes

Many aircraft have composite control surfaces, nearly everything else uses aluminum (not steel). Composite fuselages (on large, commercial aircraft at least) are a pretty new thing.

Lectro Tugs are fun. Fast too.

The computer that controls Yaw Damper functions in an Airbus also maintains turn coordination. I'd imagine you'd see the same functionality on a Boeing.

Only the DA-42 Twin Stars have had the Diesel option in the US so far. The DA-40s are nice with the constant speed prop though.

They are used in the arctic for moving heavy equipment, the huge tires make for very low pressure exerted on the ground.