Envoy

Born to fly and ready to race, Envoy pilot takes on Reno

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Before he could even drive a car, he could fly a plane. On his sixteenth birthday, Envoy First Officer Paul Downing soloed his first flight. At this point in his young life, flying planes was old hat, like riding a bike or tying his shoes. “My very first memories are of my dad sitting me… Read more »

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“Tigger” bounces back at Reno Air Races

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The last time we heard from Envoy First Officer Joseph Clark, he was preparing his racing plane “Tigger” for the 2017 Reno Air Races. Well, he’s back and is carrying new hardware. Last year, Joseph placed 6th overall in the Formula One race. This year, he flew by the competition and placed 2nd, beating out more… Read more »

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Envoy pilot races “on a wire” in Reno

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For miles, there’s nothing but oil derricks and blue sky, and then Joseph Clark takes a turn into the parking lot of an old warehouse complex. The long, aluminum-sided buildings are lined up in rows with their aqua blue sidings shimmering in the midday sun. Joseph pulls his Mini Cooper over next to a rusty… Read more »

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