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    Airframe Family: Cassutt Cassutt Special
    Latest Model:Special IIIM
    Construction Number:79
    Last Civil Registration:N25VS
    Compressed ID:Cassutt Special IIIM cn 79 cr N25VS...
    Latest Owner or Location:Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee, Bungay Suffolk

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    Dates

    Event

    1974

    Constructed as a Special IIIM.

    23 February 1979

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX25VS (CASSUTT, 79) issued.

    By 8 September 1986

    To Dave Morss with new c/r N25VS.

    From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

    Raced as #66, named Video Cassutt.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Morss from San Carlos, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 179.653 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 177.506 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 181.635 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 183.027 mph.

    From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

    Raced as #66, named Video Cassutt.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Morss from San Carlos, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 178.622 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 193.640 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 187.056 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 191.487 mph.

    2 October 1987


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 13 May 1988 to 15 May 1988

    Raced as #66, named Video Cassutt.
    Competed at the Air/Space America in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Morss. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 182.951 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 184.235 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

    From 21 May 1988 to 22 May 1988

    Raced as #66, named Video Cassutt.
    Competed at the Air/Space America in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Morss. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 186.048 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 165.764 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 174.833 mph.

    From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

    Raced as #66, named Video Cassutt.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Morss from San Carlos, CA. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 197.391 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 195.508 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 200.537 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 196.369 mph.

    From 17 August 1990 to 19 August 1990

    Raced as #66, named Video Cassutt.
    Competed at the California Air Races Stockton in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bob Drew. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 185.89 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 169.73 mph.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #66, named Video Cassutt.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Morss from San Carlos, CA. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 184.296 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 183.692 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 164.337 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 173.037 mph.

    From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

    Raced as #66, named Video Cassutt.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dave Morss from San Carlos, CA. Qualified in 29th place with an average speed of 173.098 mph.

    Circa November 1991

    Placed up for sale by Dave Morss.

    By March 1993

    To Dave Hoover keeping c/r N25VS.

    From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 208.336 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.109 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.108 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 201.625 mph.

    From 22 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 206.257 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 211.074 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.834 mph.

    From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 224.955 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 227.578 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 219.723 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

    Circa 11 September 1995


    Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker

    From 17 August 1996 to 18 August 1996

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Vancouver event. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 226.900 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 229.225 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 221.812 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 220.939 mph.

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #11, named FRENZY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 228.397 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 224.002 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 227.222 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 220.801 mph.

    Circa 9 September 1996


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 1 November 1996 to 3 November 1996

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 235.003 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 229.641 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 225.334 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 224.418 mph. Left the Heat 1A race on lap #2.

    From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 230.323 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.682 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 223.534 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 220.080 mph.

    From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 244.109 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Silver. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 218.990 mph. Raced in Round 2. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 232.117 mph. Raced in Round 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 230.121 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.854 mph.

    From 30 October 1997 to 2 November 1997

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed at the International Formula 1 Lancaster in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 244.109 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 218.990 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 232.117 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 230.121 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.854 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.854 mph. During the Heat 1A race, cut pylon #4 on lap #3.

    From 5 December 1997 to 7 December 1997

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lauglin Air Races event. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 220.73 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 222.43 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 217.54 mph.

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 233.932 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 228.460 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 229.514 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 225.214 mph.

    From Circa November 1998 to After September 1999

    Placed up for sale by David Hoover including a trailer and without the engine for $29,000.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #11, named Frenzy.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was David Hoover from Foster City, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 243.869 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.147 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.266 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 235.334 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 235.909 mph.

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 244.400 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 237.105 mph. Started Heat 2B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 233.853 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 237.149 mph.

    From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID.

    From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 242.187 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.473 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.128 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.598 mph.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 240.818 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.549 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 236.848 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 236.257 mph.

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 250.087 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 244.371 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 245.664 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 241.462 mph.

    From Circa July 2005 to After September 2005

    Placed up for sale.

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 244.320 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 240.047 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 229.845 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 240.146 mph.

    From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 247.749 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 231.672 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 238.741 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 239.374 mph.

    From Circa July 2007 to After November 2007

    Placed up for sale by as complete ready with spares with an optional trailer.

    25 July 2007

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX25VS (CASSUTT, 79) issued.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Scotty Crandlemire from Meridian, ID. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 250.480 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 246.561 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 237.997 mph.

    11 September 2007


    Photographer: David Lednicer
    Notes: The Formula One Class Racer Outrageous being towed out for an early morning practice session at the Reno Air Races

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Report from the team by Jack Suierveld: I have been working to alleviate an oil pump issue with the engine and have a new prop on the way from Twisted Composites, a necessity since the prop delaminated at PRS. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was John Kokshoorn from Queensland, Australia. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 238.328 mph. Started Heat 1A, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 229.893 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Report from the team by Lachie Onslow: Only a few things have changed this year, one being the pilot and the other being a newly overhauled engine. The aircraft is running well and we are hoping for some fast times. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Lachlan Onslow from Armidale, Australia. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 242.770 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 225.392 mph. Started Heat 2B, but did not finish. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 222.119 mph.

    From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Report from the team by Lachie Onslow: Nothing has changed on Outrageous this year. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Lachlan Onslow from Armidale, Australia. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 237.160 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 221.009 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 215.894 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 228.101 mph.

    Circa 16 September 2010


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    6 June 2012

    To Justin Michael Phillipson, Mountain View, CA keeping c/r N25VS.

    From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Report from the team by Justin Phillipson: Same plane, Lachie Onslow still owns it. But I get to fly it while Lachie flies the jet. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Justin Phillipson from Citrus Heights, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 233.274 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 235.295 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.037 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.887 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.693 mph.

    14 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 #12, named Outrageous.
    Report from the team by Justin Phillipson: Race 12 is back this year with a few new tricks. The oil temp issues from last year are all sorted out. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Justin Phillipson from Citrus Heights, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 240.647 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 234.395 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.547 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 229.727 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 232.188 mph.

    From Circa March 2014 to After July 2014

    Placed up for sale by Justin Phillipson including recently overhauled mags, a clean newer race trailer, spares and new race prepped Twisted Composites prop for $45,000.

    From 17 November 2017 to 19 November 2017

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed in the Air Race 1 World Cup U-Tapao event. The primary pilot was Thom Richard from Sweden. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 232.668 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 217.892 mph. Raced in the Gold 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 219.314 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 218.789 mph.

    3 June 2019

    To Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee, Bungay Suffolk keeping c/r N25VS.

    From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019

    Raced as #12, named Outrageous.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Yingnan Zhou from Beijing, China. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 207.772 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 217.995 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 211.285 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 217.07 mph.

    9 September 2019


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    9 September 2019


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

    9 September 2019


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

    15 September 2019


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