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Tony Higa Profile
Born in Okinawa, Japan.
1979
Made the first trip to the United States to watch Reno Air Races.
1983
Immigrated to the United State to fulfill his dreams of becoming an aerobatics pilot and Reno Air Races Pilot.
1996
Participated 18th World Unlimited Aerobatics Championship at Oklahoma for Japan as a first Japanese competitor.
2003
Completed 18-year-construction of Pitts Special S1S. Flew in first race at Reno National Championship Air Races. Has flown in the races for 14 consecutive years. Race #31, TangoTango.
Credentials:
ICAS Certified Aerobatic Airshow Pilot (Pitts & T6)
Reno Air Races Association Certified Pylon Race Pilot
Single & Multi Engine Pilot
Instrument Rating
FAA Certified Aircraft Inspection Authorization
FAA Certified Aircraft Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic
Japan Civil Aviation Bureau Certified Mechanic
North American T6