Outback Air Race

Outback Air Race The Outback Air Race is an ongoing event held to raise much needed funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia. The next event is currently underway!

The Outback Air Race is a GPS-based navigation time trial throughout the remote Australian outback. With as many as 60 competitors in 30 aircraft, pilots nominate an elapsed time between two visual waypoints, receiving points for both time and location accuracy. The Outback Air Race exists to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Since 1996 competitors and spectators have raised over $2

.1 million, with funds from each race going towards outfitting RFDS aircraft with essential medical equipment, vital for treating sick and injured patients.

10/09/2025
🏆 And the winner is… Team Zic! After thousands of kilometres flown across the outback, countless laughs, and plenty of f...
09/09/2025

🏆 And the winner is… Team Zic!

After thousands of kilometres flown across the outback, countless laughs, and plenty of fundraising along the way, Team Zic have claimed victory in the Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025! ✈️

From their flying skills to their fundraising spirit, they’ve shown what the OAR is all about: precision, perseverance, and passion for supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

A massive congratulations to Team Zic, and to every single team who took part in this unforgettable journey. Together, we reached the skies and the $1 million milestone. 👏

💙 One million reasons to celebrate.The Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 has officially come to an end with $1,0...
09/09/2025

💙 One million reasons to celebrate.
The Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 has officially come to an end with $1,000,000 raised for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Every take-off, every landing, every kilometre flown across the outback has led to this extraordinary achievement.

To every team, sponsor, and supporter: this is your victory. 👏

09/09/2025

Brett Renton, Superintendent HSECT at Lake MacLeod and our Project Director, John Blower, attended the Outback Air Race celebratory dinner where they presented the “leg trophy” to the winning team “Nanny and Billy” (Greg and Rosemary) for the final leg of the air race from Exmouth to Carnarvon, sponsored by Leichhardt. A special mention to the Outback Air Race team for all their hard work in organising such a fantastic event. Your incredible support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia as a vital community service has raised an incredible $1million over this 15-day aviation extravaganza!

09/09/2025
We did it! $1 million raised! 🔥What a moment. The Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 has officially hit the $1 mi...
09/09/2025

We did it! $1 million raised! 🔥
What a moment.

The Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 has officially hit the $1 million milestone for the Royal Flying Doctor Service 💙✈️

This extraordinary achievement belongs to everyone:
- The 42 teams who flew thousands of kilometres across the outback
-️ The communities who welcomed and supported us along the way
-️ The sponsors, donors, and supporters who made every dollar possible

Together, we’ve turned passion into purpose and made a lasting impact for remote Australians who rely on the RFDS.

👉 Teams: how does it feel to know you’ve been part of a $1 million milestone? Share your reflections in the comments.

09/09/2025
💙 What an achievement!Thanks to the incredible efforts of our teams, sponsors, and supporters, the Red Planet Software O...
08/09/2025

💙 What an achievement!

Thanks to the incredible efforts of our teams, sponsors, and supporters, the Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 has raised an extraordinary $944,897.64 from 2,412 donations across 42 fundraisers. ✈️🔥

Every dollar goes directly to supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service, helping deliver life-saving care to remote communities across Australia.

This total is a testament to the passion, generosity, and commitment that makes the Outback Air Race so special.

👉 Teams: what’s been your proudest fundraising moment? Was it a donation that surprised you, a creative idea that worked, or the support you felt from your community? Share it in the comments!

🎩 Every team has a signature.For some, it’s precision in the skies. For others, it’s the way they arrive on the tarmac. ...
08/09/2025

🎩 Every team has a signature.

For some, it’s precision in the skies. For others, it’s the way they arrive on the tarmac. (sombreros included 😉)

The Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 is full of personality, and that’s what makes it unforgettable.

👉 Teams: what’s your signature? Is it a look, a tradition, a routine, or something else that makes your crew stand out? Share it in the comments!

08/09/2025
📍 Carnarvon – the final leg!The Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 has reached Carnarvon, the last leg of this in...
08/09/2025

📍 Carnarvon – the final leg!
The Red Planet Software Outback Air Race 2025 has reached Carnarvon, the last leg of this incredible journey. 🛩️

From the red centre to the coast, across thousands of kilometres of outback skies, every team, supporter, and sponsor has played a part in helping us raise vital funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 💙

👉 Teams: how does it feel to have made it to the final leg? Share your reflections and highlights in the comments!

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The Outback Air Race is a GPS-based navigation time trial throughout the remote Australian outback. In 2018 we hosted almost 100 competitors in 38 aircraft, where pilots were required to nominate an elapsed time between two visual waypoints, receiving points for both time and location accuracy.

The Outback Air Race exists to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Since 1996 competitors and spectators have raised over $2.6 million, with funds from each race going towards outfitting RFDS aircraft with essential medical equipment, vital for treating sick and injured patients.

The Outback Air Race is held every three years with the next event likely to be held in August and/or September 2021.

If you would like to register your interest in the event, please visit our website and include your name on our mailing list to be kept up to date.