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Constructed as a L-29RS. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Ceskoslovenske Vojenske Letectvo with s/n 2405. |
1 July 1991 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX29AD (L-29 DELFIN, 792405) issued. |
From July 1991 to By 1992 |
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To Aero Taxi Inc, New Castle, DE with new c/r N29AD. |
From 20 September 1994 to By 2000 |
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To Joseph J. Gano, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N29AD. |
21 November 2000 |
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To Vipers of Delaware Llc, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N29AD. |
1 January 2001 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX29AD (L-29 DELFIN, 792405) issued. |
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Operated by Warbirds of Delaware, Greater Wilmington Airport, Wilmington, DE.
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Raced as #77. |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #77, named AERO ENTERPRISES L29 VIPER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Wilmington, DE. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 517.074 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 438.847 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 452.775 mph. |
Circa 10 September 2007 |
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Photographer: John Brew |
11 September 2007 |
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Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Jet Class racer Viper on the ramp at the Reno Air Races. |
From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008 |
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Raced as #77, named Viper.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Joe Gano from Wilmington, DE. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 524.514 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 516.335 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 504.252 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 513.223 mph. Raced in Heat 3 Gold. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 513.431 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 510.282 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 507.124 mph. |
From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009 |
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Raced as #77, named Viper.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Curt Brown from Hudson, WI. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 538.052 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 515.565 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 510.605 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 519.507 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 520.209 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 513.521 mph. |
From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 |
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Raced as #77, named AERO ENTERPRISES L29 VIPER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Curt Brown from Hudson, WI. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 543.568 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 516.56 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 521.7 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 507.257 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 515.582 mph. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
1 September 2011 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX29AD (L-29 DELFIN, 792405) issued. |
11 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
13 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
14 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021 |
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Raced as #77, named L29 VIPER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Pete Stavrides from Virginia Beach, VA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 488.189 mph. Started Heat 1C, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 492.924 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. The race was canceled and 2nd place was assigned based on previous heat results. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 502.362 mph. |
16 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
11 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
11 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #77, named L29 VIPER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Jet class. The primary pilot was Peter Stavrides from Virginia Beach, VA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 509.216 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 487.145 mph. |
Circa 13 March 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 13 March 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
By 13 September 2023 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N29AD. |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #77, named L29 VIPER.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Jet class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. |
9 December 2023 |
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To Antique Aero Restorations Llc, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N29AD. |
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