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Constructed as an OR-71-2. |
By 1977 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N26RW. |
After 1977 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979 |
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Raced as #7, named WISE OWL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ralph Wise. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 231.76 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.34 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 225.94 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 225.38 mph. |
3 May 1980 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX26RW (OR-71-B, 0R-71-B-RW1) issued. |
From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980 |
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Raced as #7, named WISE OWL.
Attended the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos, but did not compete in the F1 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Ralph Wise from Agoura, CA.
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From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982 |
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Raced as #7, named WISE OWL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ralph Wise. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 230.85 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 221.57 mph. Raced in the Championship race. No time was recorded and finished in 7th place. |
From 30 October 1982 to 31 October 1982 |
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Raced as #7, named WISE OWL.
Competed at the EAA Fly-In - San Diego in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ralph Wise. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 219.644 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 228.024 mph. During the Heat 1 race, cut pylon #2 on lap #1. |
From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983 |
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Raced as #7, named WISE OWL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Ralph Wise. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 230.18 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 226.06 mph. |
12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
15 February 1985 |
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To Kirk D. Hanna, Portland, OR keeping c/r N26RW. |
From 9 August 1985 to 11 August 1985 |
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Raced as #7, named Wise Owl.
Competed in the Richland Air Races event. The primary pilot was Kirk Hanna from Portland, OR. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 167.038 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.102 mph. During the Heat 1 race, cut pylon #3 on lap #?, pylon #6 on lap #2, pylon #6 on lap #4, and pylon #2 on lap #5. Left the Silver race on lap #4. |
7 September 1985 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985 |
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Raced as #7, named WISE OWL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Kirk Hanna. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 236.203 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 221.194 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 224.386 mph. Started the Championship race, but was disqualified. |
15 August 1986 |
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Crashed.
There was one minor injury. The accident occurred at the Richland Airport (RLD) Richland, WA, United States while maneuvering. The damage was substantial.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
From 15 August 1986 to 17 August 1986 |
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Raced as #7, named Wise Owl.
Appeared at the Richland Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Kirk Hanna from Portland, OR. |
From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989 |
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Raced as #7, named WISE OWL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Gary Hubler. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 213.787 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 186.557 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 206.984 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 213.710 mph. |
From Circa September 1993 to After September 1995 |
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Placed up for sale by Kirk Hanna including parts. |
12 January 2018 |
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Civil registration, N26RW, cancelled. |
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Photographer: Unknown Photographer |
