Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race to Feature 1920s Experience Flights and Modern Electric Demonstrations on Oct. 11

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SPRINGFIELD — Organizers of the Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race invite the public to experience nearly a century of aviation progress during a full day of special events free and open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.

Beginning at 9 a.m. with team practice flights, the day’s schedule will highlight both the early days of powered flight and the future of sustainable aviation.

At 10 a.m., visitors can step back in time during the 1920s Experience Flights, featuring vintage aircraft and biplane rides that capture the excitement of aviation’s golden age. Shortly after, at 10:30 a.m., pilots will attempt to set a new world record before the focus shifts to the aircraft of tomorrow.

At 12 p.m., the 2020s Electric Demonstration Flights will showcase cutting-edge electric aviation technology in action, including aircraft developed by leading innovators such as BETA Technologies and Textron/LPA. These and the 1920s Experience Flights will also be featured on Sunday, Oct. 12, with times adjusted throughout the day.

The day will conclude with a pre-race media pilot availability at 3 p.m. and a VIP pilot reception at 5 p.m.

Throughout the day, visitors can also explore an array of static displays, including the Wright B Flyer “The Valentine,” Sinclair Community College’s Pivotal Blackfly, and model aircraft from C3 Aeronka and TL Aeronka.

Demonstrators and exhibitors will include BETA Alia, Textron/LPA Velis Electro, Goodfolk & O’Tymes Biplane Rides, and RAPPER – Robotic Airborne Platform, POD & Earth Rover (20% scale eVTOL).

Guests can also experience hands-on flying through electric aircraft simulators provided by Joby Aviation and Sinclair Community College, including the Pivotal Blackfly simulator.

These activities lead into the start of the Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race, the world’s first crewed all-electric air race that honors the spirit of the Pulitzer Air Races of the 1920s while celebrating aviation’s sustainable future.

The event, organized by the Advanced Air Mobility Institute and the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence, will take place Oct. 10–15 at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport.

For more information on the Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race and the multiple-day event, visit pulitzertrophy.com.

MEDIA CREDENTIALING

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