Where: Varies by participant location
When: September 1, 2026 12:00 am
Registration for the 2026 ARC Air Derby opens September 1!
The ARC Air Derby is a worldwide, 1-day challenge where you design your own route and test your flight planning, navigation, and piloting skills against time and precision. Fly from your home airport, pick your waypoints, and compete with pilots around the globe!
Teams are made of at least 2 pilots (must include at least one female pilot)
Open to almost any airplane under 12,500 lbs (Light Sport & Experimental welcome!)
Registration opens on September 1
Start mapping out route and team up! Learn more at https://derby.airraceclassic.org/
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Cathleen (Cathy) SteeleI have been an active CFI since 1998 and have accrued over 6000 of dual given. Previously I have been the Chief Flight Instructor at a Part 141 flight training school located at KBWI and also served as the Chief Flight Instructor at the first flight training academy in Nepal. Currently I am an independent Cirrus Instructor pilot with Platinum status.
Instructor Ratings: CFI, CFII
Location: Baltimore, MD, United States 
Contact InstructorTo: Cathleen Steele
Location: Baltimore, MD, United States