Klaus Savier on How He Won This Year's Fuelventure 400 Air Race

Klaus Savier on How He Won This Year’s Fuelventure 400 Air Race

Editorial Staff

Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Klaus Savier's "The Delaminator," a modified Vari Eze, won the Fuelventure 400 for the second consecutive year.
The aircraft demonstrated exceptional efficiency, flying 207 mph at 45 mpg while carrying a 400-pound payload.
The Fuelventure 400, held annually at the Copperstate air show, aims to stimulate improvements in aircraft efficiency.
Savier, president of Light Speed Engineering, shared insights into his aircraft modifications and plans for future competitions.

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Klaus Savier’s modified Vari Eze, named “The Delaminator,” won the Fuelventure 400 this year for the second time in a row, flying 207 mph on 45 mpg while carrying a 400-pound payload. The race, held annually at the Copperstate air show in Arizona, aims to motivate improvements in aircraft efficiency. Savier, who is president of Light Speed Engineering, talks about how he modified the airplane and what he has in the works for next year’s competition.

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