Registration for the 2026 ARC Air Derby ends on September 25th! 

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 is open! Register at https://derby.airraceclassic.org/

2026 ARC AIR DERBY DATES
Registration opens Tuesday September 1, 2026, closes Friday September 25, 2026, 6PM EDT

Contestant Briefings: Friday, September 25, 7-8 pm EDT
Airplane Registration Deadline: Saturday, September 26, 6 PM EDT
Derby Fly Dates: Wednesday September 30 thru Tuesday October 13, 6 PM EDT
Virtual Awards Banquet: Friday, October 16 at 7 pm EDT