{"id":167949,"date":"2026-06-15T13:06:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T17:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=167949"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T17:29:12","slug":"nmc-aviation-team-to-compete-in-the-air-race-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=167949","title":{"rendered":"NMC Aviation team to compete in the Air Race Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/programs\/academic-programs\/aviation\/\">NMC Aviation<\/a> for their registration and upcoming participation in the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airraceclassic.org\/\">Air Race Classic<\/a>! We&#8217;re proud to cheer on the Cherry Capital Cruisers (Team #33), featuring flight instructor Emma Dyer alongside student Grace Soneral and team lead Rachael Kornoely. Representing NMC in one of the world&#8217;s oldest and most competitive all-women air races, this talented crew will be piloting a Cessna Skyhawk 172SP aircraft (N921BB) dedicated to legendary NMC flight instructor and aviation program director Bob Buttleman during the June 23\u201326 race.<\/p>\n<p>They won&#8217;t be flying solo either, backed by a dedicated Traverse City ground support team managing weather, airspace and logistics every step of the way. Best of luck to our amazing aviators as they prepare for this incredible milestone\u2014clear skies ahead, and Go Team 33! <a href=\"https:\/\/airraceclassic2026.maprogress.com\/\">Follow along with the flyers starting June 23 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-style: none; border-top: dotted 5px; color: #008365;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Who&#8217;s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? 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