Article: Mooney Wins Ultimate Challenge!

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BY THE PLANE & PILOT' EDITORS

A Mooney Acclaim M20TN took first prize in Category C of the Ultimate Challenge Air Race, held August 15 in South Africa. Mooney ZS-ACC (piloted by Patrick Hanly of SA Mooney) flew the 297.32 nm course in 1:30:44. The inaugural run of the Ultimate Challenge Air Race began and ended at Rustenburg Airfield, about 40 miles northwest of Johannesburg. Aviators were permitted to use a GPS device and carry as much fuel as they wished. Each aircraft had a GPS logger to ensure thatthe course was followed and timing recorded. Frikkie Greefe, owner of the winning aircraft, said, "We were thrilled with the results and planto be back next year for sure." ...

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