The Reno Air Races provide a rare opportunity to speak with active-duty pilots and get an up close to some of the most advanced aviation equipment in the world.
Friday is Military Appreciation Day at the Reno Air Races.
The fatal crash happened on lap three of the Jet Gold Race on Sunday.
Thousands of air enthusiasts are heading out to see the 53rd annual National Championship Air Races, an event known as the last air race of its kind.
The 52nd Annual Reno Air Races are in the books and a former astronaut is the newest winner. Robert 'Hoot' Gibson took the top honors in the unlimited class this year. The 68-year old is a former American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer and a retired NASA astronaut. He races regularly at the Reno Air Races. And this year his speed of 488.983 miles an hour in his plane "Strega," won him the top spot. He beat out six-time Steve Hinton, flyi...
The Reno Air Races are still months away, but local first responders gathered Tuesday to make a plan in case of an emergency at this year's event.