Renny Price – SU-29

Renny Price is based south of Portland. He took his first flight in 1969 and never looked back! He holds FAA ratings of Airline Transport Pilot, Flight Engineer, Multi-engine instrument flight instructor, Aerobatic competency evaluator, and FAA safety counselor.

Renny flies the Sukhoi SU-29, which is a Russian two-seat aerobatic aircraft. This fully aerobatic aircraft was designed to be a trainer for the military. Due to its outstanding aerobatic capabilities, the SU-29 has made its way onto the air show circuit over the years.

General SU-29 Specs

Crew: 2
Length: 23 ft 11 in
Wingspan: 26 ft 11 in
Height: 9 ft 5 in
Empty weight: 1,676 lb
Max takeoff weight: 2,425 lb
Powerplant: 1 × Vedeneyev M14P 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine, 265 kW (355 hp)
Propellers: 3-bladed, 7 ft 10 in diameter

While this aircraft may not look like your typical aerobatic aircraft, don’t let looks deceive you! This aircraft combines power and precision, which will be evident from the start as Renny puts it through a series of aggressive aerobatic maneuvers. Renny’s performance consists of a series of loops, rolls, and more!