Dates

Event

2000

Constructed as a Stratocaster.
From Formula Forum January 2010: Philip Goforth constructed #69 Knotty Girl from a partially completed Cassutt II fuselage, the wing that was used on Alley Cat back when it was called Lil Quickie, and a Quadnickel tail fabricated by Jay Jones. The finished aircraft, which Philip calls a Stratocaster, has several visually distinctive features. The turtledeck is scooped, with fiberglass above the upper longeron. Compared to a standard Cassutt, the tail has an elongated fin and modified elevators. The plane has a stock Cassutt tailwheel with pushrod steering on the right side. The engine compartment includes a short prop extension, straight pipes, cooling air exhaust both from the cheek cowls and underneath, and cooling plenum integrated with the cowling. Philip installed a large sport-type fuel tank. The engine compartment includes a short prop extension, straight pipes, cooling air exhaust both from the cheek cowls and underneath, and cooling plenum integrated with the cowling. Philip installed a large sport-type fuel tank. Underneath the plane, the composite lower cockpit enclosure fairs into the lower wing fairing. Philip hides his comm antenna in a blister under the cockpit.

31 May 2000

Certificate of airworthiness for NX262SW (STRATOCASTER, 002SMW) issued.

18 March 2003

To Steven M. Wohnoutka, Humansville, MO with new c/r N262SW.

17 September 2007

Photographer: Jim Weiherer

2 June 2009

To Philip Goforth, Midland, TX keeping c/r N262SW.

12 June 2009

Certificate of airworthiness for NX262SW (STRATOCASTER, 002SMW) issued.

14 September 2009

Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Formula One Class racer Knotty Girl on the ramp at the Reno Air Races.

10 September 2012

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada.

From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

Raced as #69, named Knotty Girl.
Report from the team by Philip Goforth: Knotty Girl has a make-over for speed, including new landing gear (the old Grove gear from Mariah), new wheelpants (made by Dave Roelofs), 4 into 1 exhaust, new fairings (on landing gear, cowling, and wing root), new EFIS panel, new racing tail wheel, new race prop. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Philip M Goforth from Midland, TX. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 218.442 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Did not start in Heat 2D. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.113 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 210.857 mph.

11 September 2013

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

13 September 2013

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

Raced as #69, named Knotty Girl.
Report from the team by Philip Goforth: We spent two weeks at Jay Jones place in Colorado updating the Girl with new fiberglas, new front cowl, new turtle deck, new canopy and a Robbie Grove tail. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Philip M Goforth from Midland, TX. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 207.798 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 202.097 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Did not start in Heat 3D. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.209 mph.

From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

Raced as #69, named Knotty Girl.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Philip M Goforth from Midland, TX. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 220.102 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 226.489 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 226.271 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 226.137 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 224.883 mph.

From 20 November 2015 to 20 November 2015

Raced as #69, named KNOTTY GIRL.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup Reno event. The primary pilot was Philip M Goforth from Midland, TX, U.S.A. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 220.102 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 224.883 mph.

From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016

Raced as #69, named Knotty Girl.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Philip M Goforth from Midland, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 236.744 mph. Did not start in Heat 1A. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 231.217 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 227.443 mph.

From 20 November 2016 to 20 November 2016

Raced as #69, named Knotty Girl.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup U-Tapao event. The primary pilot was Philip M Goforth from Midland, TX, U.S.A. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.917 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 231.826 mph.

From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017

Raced as #69, named Knotty Girl.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Philip M Goforth from Midland, TX. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 223.294 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 221.914 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 224.613 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 224.812 mph.

14 September 2017

Photographer: Allen Hess
Notes: Biplane Class, Race #6, Pitts S-1 Miss Dianne Pilot: Jeffery Lo.100 2017-0915-0230 Reno Air Races, Stead Field, Nv

From 17 November 2017 to 19 November 2017

Raced as #69, named Knotty Girl.
Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup U-Tapao event. The primary pilot was Philip M Goforth from Midland, TX, U.S.A. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 226.961 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 224.268 mph. Raced in Heat 3 Silver. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 223.778 mph. Raced in the Gold 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 223.942 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 222.198 mph.

6 March 2021

Civil registration, N262SW, cancelled.