Cross-Country Air Racing in a 1965 Piper Cherokee.

The article describes the author's participation in the Palms to Pines Air Race, a 750-mile race from Santa Monica, California, to Madras, Oregon, open to women pilots. Despite flying a slower plane, the author and her partner secured second place by competing against their handicap. The race challenged the author's comfort zone and allowed her to improve her flying skills. The author also discusses their certifications, usual flying habits, and involvement in charity flights. They emphasize the importance of monitoring gauges to prevent engine overheating during air racing. [Extracted from the article]