Adilson Kindlemann
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Adilson Kindelmann is a Brazil
ian pilot, who competes in the Red Bull Air Race World Series
. Working hard since 2007 to be able to compete, Kindlemann faced five training sessions and also participated at the World Aerobatic Championship in 2009. In October of the same year, he joined the Red Bull Air Race Qualification Camp at Cassarubios, in Madrid, Spain, gaining the Super License and allowing him to start competing in the 2010 Season
. Adilson Kindlemann is the first South American to compete in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship – South America is now the 6th continent represented.
Currently an airline pilot with more than 11,000 flight hours, Adilson has about 700 hours of aerobatics. During his 19 years of experience in aerobatics, he has performed over 300 shows in Brazil, reaching an audience exceeding 1.8 million people.
Born 37 years ago in the countryside of São Paulo, Adilson made his first flight at age 15. For three consecutive years, he was the Brazilian champion at unlimited level competition, winning titles from 2001 to 2003. Another important achievement was the title of Honorary Member of the Brazilian Air Force.
Red Bull Air Race
Kindlemann Air Racing Team, of which Adilson is both pilot and owner, made the long awaited debut at Red Bull Air Race on March 27, 2010, in Abu Dhabi.
) Kindelmann's aircraft crashed into the Swan River
. It's understood that the aircraft stalled during a turn. He was able to level the wings before touching the water, but unfortunately after the initial contact, the aircraft flipped over. Adilson was uninjured and was rescued within minutes.
Kindelmann is the first pilot to crash during any part of the Red Bull Air Race.
Since the incident, the Brazilian pilot has been active in his quest to return to the sport.
Initially, Kindlemann expected to return at the European leg of the competition for the last three races of 2010. However, along with the Committee of the Red Bull Air Race, has decided to return in 2011.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian pilot, who competes in the Red Bull Air Race World Series
Red Bull Air Race World Series
The Red Bull Air Race, established in 2003 and created by Red Bull, is an international series of air races in which competitors have to navigate a challenging obstacle course in the fastest time. Pilots fly individually against the clock and have to complete tight turns through a slalom course...
. Working hard since 2007 to be able to compete, Kindlemann faced five training sessions and also participated at the World Aerobatic Championship in 2009. In October of the same year, he joined the Red Bull Air Race Qualification Camp at Cassarubios, in Madrid, Spain, gaining the Super License and allowing him to start competing in the 2010 Season
2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championship
The 2010 Red Bull Air Race World Championship was the eighth official Red Bull Air Race World Championship series. Paul Bonhomme became champion for the second successive year, finishing each of the six rounds of the championship in the top three placings, two of which were victories...
. Adilson Kindlemann is the first South American to compete in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship – South America is now the 6th continent represented.
Currently an airline pilot with more than 11,000 flight hours, Adilson has about 700 hours of aerobatics. During his 19 years of experience in aerobatics, he has performed over 300 shows in Brazil, reaching an audience exceeding 1.8 million people.
Born 37 years ago in the countryside of São Paulo, Adilson made his first flight at age 15. For three consecutive years, he was the Brazilian champion at unlimited level competition, winning titles from 2001 to 2003. Another important achievement was the title of Honorary Member of the Brazilian Air Force.
Red Bull Air Race
Kindlemann Air Racing Team, of which Adilson is both pilot and owner, made the long awaited debut at Red Bull Air Race on March 27, 2010, in Abu Dhabi.
2010 Crash
During a training session at the second round of the 2010 Season (Perth, AustraliaPerth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
) Kindelmann's aircraft crashed into the Swan River
Swan River (Western Australia)
The Swan River estuary flows through the city of Perth, in the south west of Western Australia. Its lower reaches are relatively wide and deep, with few constrictions, while the upper reaches are usually quite narrow and shallow....
. It's understood that the aircraft stalled during a turn. He was able to level the wings before touching the water, but unfortunately after the initial contact, the aircraft flipped over. Adilson was uninjured and was rescued within minutes.
Kindelmann is the first pilot to crash during any part of the Red Bull Air Race.
Since the incident, the Brazilian pilot has been active in his quest to return to the sport.
Initially, Kindlemann expected to return at the European leg of the competition for the last three races of 2010. However, along with the Committee of the Red Bull Air Race, has decided to return in 2011.