Factory Classes

The Factory Category highlights the precision and performance of certified, production-built aircraft - the trusted machines rolling off assembly lines and ready for adventure.

These aircraft compete in classes based on engine type and performance rating, demonstrating just how much speed and skill can be achieved with aircraft designed for everyday pilots.

The Factory Category offers a thrilling competition where manufacturers' engineering meets pilot prowess, proving that stock airplanes can still deliver high-octane excitement.

Turbine Single Class

Any Factory-built single-engine turboprop aircraft with fixed or retractable landing gear

Turbine Twin Class

Any Factory-built twin-engine turboprop aircraft with fixed or retractable landing gear

FAC1RG Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 280 HP and above, normally aspirated with retractable landing gear

FAC1RG-T Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 280 HP and above, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction), with retractable landing gear

FAC1FX Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 280 HP and above, normally aspirated with fixed landing gear

FAC1FX-T Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 280 HP and above, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction), with fixed landing gear

FAC2RG Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 240 - 279 HP, normally aspirated with retractable landing gear

FAC2RG-T Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 240 - 279 HP, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction), with retractable landing gear

FAC2FX Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 240 - 279 HP, normally aspirated with fixed landing gear

FAC2FX-T Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 240 - 279 HP, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction), with fixed landing gear

FAC3RG Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 200 - 239 HP, normally aspirated with retractable landing gear

FAC3RG-T Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 200 - 239 HP, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction), with retractable landing gear

FAC3FX Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 200 - 239 HP, normally aspirated with fixed landing gear

FAC3FX-T

Any Factory-built aircraft with 200 - 239 HP, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction), with fixed landing gear

FAC4RG Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 180 - 199 HP, normally aspirated with retractable landing gear

FAC4RG-T Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 180 - 199 HP, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction), with retractable landing gear

FAC4FX Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 180 - 199 HP, normally aspirated with fixed landing gear

FAC4FX-T Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 180 - 199 HP, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction), with fixed landing gear

FAC5RG Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 130 - 179 HP, normally aspirated with retractable landing gear

FAC5FX Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with 130 - 179 HP, normally aspirated with fixed landing gear

FAC6 Class

Any Factory-built aircraft with less than 130 HP

LSA Class

Any Factory-built aircraft which meets the FAA definition of Light Sport Aircraft

TWIN1 Class

Any Factory-built twin-engined aircraft with 280 HP and above per engine, normally aspirated

TWIN1-T Class

Any Factory-built twin-engined aircraft with 280 HP and above per engine, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction).

TWIN2 Class

Any Factory-built twin-engined aircraft with 200 to 279 HP per engine, normally aspirated

TWIN2-T Class

Any Factory-built twin-engined aircraft with 200 to 279 HP per engine, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction)

TWIN3 Class

Any Factory-built twin-engined aircraft with 100 to 199 HP per engine, normally aspirated

TWIN3-T Class

Any Factory-built twin-engined aircraft with 100 to 199 HP per engine, turbo/super-charged (any forced-induction)