2026 Edition

WELCOME TO THE ARC AIR DERBY!

  Do you love to race, but you don't have enough time for the traditional Air Race Classic?

Do you love cross-country flights and experiencing new places?

Are you looking for an excuse to go fly with a friend?

The ARC Air Derby provides an opportunity for pilots around the world to challenge their piloting, flight planning, and navigation skills and share their love of flying with other pilots in a fun event that promotes camaraderie and allows participants to share their skills with family and friends.

And.....in keeping with our "Twist on Tradition"and in response to popular demand, we have opened the ARC Air Derby to male and female participants. Either the pilot or co-pilot must be a certificated female pilot or female student pilot.

Check out our FAQs for more details.

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