As Covid-19 continues to spread, we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout. Normally cancelling the Shootout would be a very difficult decision, but in light of the massive and ongoing impact of the virus, it is actually easy to be realistic and pro-active.
Unlike a casual fly-in, a top tier international competition like the Shootout takes a huge amount of preparation from everyone involved. The ongoing effects of the pandemic greatly inhibit those efforts. While we are sad we won’t be hosting all of our friends in Tucson this fall, we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2021.
Dave Johnson
Desert Aircraft
The DA-215 is complete and the first few batches have been rolling out of DA. We are currently fulfilling those on the waiting list, and should have them readily available for purchase on the website for everyone the first of the year.
For those that want to see the DA-215 in action here is the amazing Jase Dussia doing a 3D routine with his Extreme Flight 125" Extra. As he puts it, "This is definitely a game changer for 40% aircraft in both 3D and IMAC flying. Built to last, the new 215 is extremely strong and efficient"
https://www.desertaircraft.com/collections/da-engines/products/da-215
Registration for the 2018 Tucson Aerobatic Shootout is open!
Register now at http://www.tucsonaerobaticshootout.com for your chance to compete against the best aerobatic pilots in the world!!
Let the building begin! 35's & 70's will begin rolling out over the next week. We will begin fulfilling the waiting list and then they should be live on the website in about two weeks.
Desert Aircraft has a limited stock of DA200 Lights and Standards in.
Desert Aircraft is now stocking J-Tec QC-120 Canisters. Head on over to the store and check them out.
The QC-120 canister muffler has been designed for up to an 120cc Single Cylinder and 215cc Twin or Four Cylinder engine. The QC canisters are made of an all aluminum construction and have been developed for high performance while reducing engine noise. As with all of our mufflers the QC canisters are designed and Produced by JTEC right here in the U.S.A..
As tested by Desert Aircraft, the QC-120 canisters offer the most power for any canister or tuned pipes on the DA-200. They are also one of the lightest canister setups and will not clog like other brands.
QC-120 Specs:
2.5" diameter
28mm (O.D.) Inlet Tube diameter
Recommended Uses:
70 - 100cc Singles (DA-85)
150 - 170cc Twin (DA 150/170)
200cc Four Cylinder (DA-200)
Recommended Setup:
Stainless steel flex header at approx 11"-12" long
Recommend mounting at 2 points to reduce vibration
