Hello,
I am a long-time Red Bull Air Race (RBAR) specialist and former technical supporter for a Challenger Class pilot.
I have also collaborated with one of the organizations that attempted to revive RBAR, contributing to the analysis and validation of track layouts, gate positioning, and course geometry.
I currently maintain a complete and highly accurate dataset of historical RBAR circuits from past seasons, including:
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gate coordinates
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entry and exit points
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vertical turn structures
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safety zones and track flow logic
With the recent introduction of RBAR content in MSFS 2024, I would like to share some structured feedback and introduce a potential direction for expanding the competitive mission experience while keeping it realistic and accessible.
At a high level, a structured multi-phase mission approach (e.g. qualification and progressive elimination rounds) could better reproduce the decision-making pressure typical of real RBAR, where pilots must balance precision, risk management, and performance rather than relying on unlimited retries. I believe this type of structure could translate very effectively into a virtual competitive environment.
At this stage, my goal is mainly to introduce the concept and open a discussion from a mission-design and SDK perspective, rather than proposing a finalized implementation.
What I can contribute:
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Complete coordinate datasets for real RBAR circuits (latest seasons)
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Gate positions, geometry, track flow, entry/exit angles, and vertical turn structures
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Support for testing and validating mission layouts and gate accuracy
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Design input related to mission logic and competitive flow
If the team finds this topic relevant, I would be glad to provide datasets and assist with testing or refining RBAR-related mission content.
Thank you for your time and for the work you are doing on MSFS 2024.