Steven Hinton — Pace/Safety Pilot of the National Championship Air Races
Through the history of air racing at Reno, legendary pilot Bob Hoover was known for his role as the pace pilot in his P-51 Mustang. Who do you get to take over when Bob Hoover retires? The perfect choice to fill those shoes is a warbird legend of his generation, Steve Hinton, flying in a T-33 Shooting Star. Phil Myers caught up with Hinton to learn what the Pace/Safety Pilot role is all about.