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    Airframe Family: Glasair III (Glasair)
    Latest Model:III
    Construction Number:3206
    Last Civil Registration:N477CM
    Compressed ID:Glasair III cn 3206 cr N477CM
    Latest Owner or Location:Rocket Six Aviation Llc, Wilmington, DE

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    Dates

    Event

    2003

    Constructed as an III.

    By 8 September 2003

    To unknown owner with c/r N295JH.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #42, named Last Minute.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Kevin Eldredge from San Luis Obispo, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 268.840 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 264.797 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 266.446 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 263.057 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 267.485 mph.

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #42, named Last Minute.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Kevin Eldredge from San Luis Obispo, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 265.622 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 261.590 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 253.420 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 266.125 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 267.234 mph.

    From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

    Raced as #42, named Last Minute.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Kevin Eldredge from San Luis Obispo, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 306.111 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 299.658 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 300.614 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 315.722 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 313.499 mph.

    12 September 2006


    Photographer: David Lednicer
    Notes: The Sport Class racer Last Minute being towed out for a qualifying session at the Reno Air Races. This aircraft was the fastest qualifying Glasair.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #47, named Lucky mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Gary Mead from Arroyo Grande, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 304.774 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 261.718 mph. Did not start in Heat 2D. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 296.611 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 292.253 mph. Raced in the A Feature race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 295.444 mph.

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #47, named Lucky mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Gary Mead from Arroyo Grande, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 308.856 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 307.043 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 320.72 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 323.996 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 321.160 mph. Raced in the A Feature race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 313.447 mph.

    14 September 2008


    Photographer: Kat Fallacy

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #47, named Lucky mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Gary Mead from Arroyo Grande, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 336.991 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 306.545 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 308.042 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

    From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

    Raced as #47, named Lucky mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Gary Mead from Turks and Caicos Islands. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 332.302 mph. Started Heat 2B, but did not finish.

    From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

    Raced as #47, named Lucky mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Gary Mead from Yorba Linda, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 337.984 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 320.282 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 321.71 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 331.908 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 329.740 mph.

    23 October 2013

    To Juliett Hotel Holdings Llc, Henderson, NV keeping c/r N295JH.

    From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

    Raced as #47, named Lucky mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Gary Mead from Turks and Caicos Islands. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 267.998 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 338.105 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 339.729 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 353.545 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 335.031 mph.

    From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

    Raced as #47, named Lucky mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Gary Mead from Turks and Caicos Islands. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 343.814 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 346.798 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 347.033 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 344.36 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 348.453 mph.

    From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016

    Raced as #47, named Lucky mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Gary Mead from San Juan Capistrano, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 364.051 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 337.763 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 357.158 mph. Did not start in Heat 3C. Started the Championship race, but was disqualified.

    6 February 2017

    To Rocket Six Aviation Llc, Wilmington, DE with new c/r N477CM.

    14 April 2017

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX477CM (GLASSAIR III, 3206) issued.

    From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017

    Raced as #47, named Mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Bob Mills from Reno, NV. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 351.830 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 346.277 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 356.206 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 353.953 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 354.579 mph.

    From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018

    Raced as #47, named Mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Bob Mills from Reno, NV. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 311.752 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 348.589 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 356.001 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 356.001 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 349.536 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 349.536 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 359.841 mph.

    11 September 2018


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    13 September 2018


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019

    Raced as #47, named Mojo.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Bob Mills from Redwood City, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 353.340 mph. Did not start in Heat 1A. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 352.009 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 333.526 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 344.257 mph.

    9 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    10 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    13 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    11 September 2021


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    13 September 2021


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    13 September 2021


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021

    Raced as #3, named MOJO.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Sport class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Sean E Van Hatten from Redmond, OR. Unfortunately the engine was found to be burned out during qualifying after speeds attained during testing were not achieved.

    From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022

    Raced as #3, named MOJO.
    Was to have competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Sean E. VanHatten.

    Circa 13 March 2023


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    Circa 13 March 2023


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    Circa 13 March 2023


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023

    Raced as #3, named MOJO.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Sport class. The primary pilot was Sean E. VanHatten from Redmond, OR. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 357.156 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 353.453 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 348.822 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 352.174 mph.


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    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)

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