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Red Bull Air Race pilot Alejandro Maclean killed during training flight
17 August 2010
Spanish aerobatics pilot Alejandro Maclean was killed when his plane slammed into the ground as was performing stunt, said a spokesman for the airfield in Spain where the accident occurred.
Alejandro “Alex” Maclean 41, two-time Spanish aerobatics champion and for several years had been a competitor in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship Series, considered the “Formula One” of aerobatics.
His plane slammed into the ground as he was performing a stunt during a training exercise at the airfield at Casarrubios del Monte, in the central province of Toledo near Madrid, killing him instantly, the spokesman for the airfield said.
Spanish aviation authorities are to investigate the crash.
Our condolences to the Maclean Familiy and his friends.
EuroSpeedway, Lausitz, Germany the final race of 2010 with Paul Bonhomme as World Champion 2010
Paul Bonhomme winner of the Abu Dhabi and New York Air Race and winner of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship 2010
World Championship Standings 2010
| Rank | Name | Nation | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonhomme Paul | GBR | 64 |
| 2 | Arch Hannes | AUT | 60 |
| 3 | Lamb Nigel | GBR | 55 |
| 4 | Chambliss Kirby | USA | 41 |
| 5 | McLeod Pete | CAN | 33 |
| 6 | Ivanoff Nicolas | FRA | 33 |
| 7 | Hall Matt | AUS | 31 |
| 8 | Dolderer Matthias | GER | 26 |
| 9 | Goulian Michael | USA | 24 |
| 10 | Besenyei Peter | HUN | 21 |
| 11 | Maclean Alejandro | ESP | 9 |
| 12 | Muroya Yoshihide | JPN | 5 |
| 13 | Rakhmanin Sergey | RUS | 4 |
| 14 | Sonka Martin | CZE | 2 |
| 15 | Kindlemann Adilson | BRA | 0 |
RedBull AirRace world championship takes one year off in 2011
Red Bull Air Race GmbH confirmed that for the future success and development of the sport, the World Championship will take a one-year break in 2011.
The organization will use this opportunity to fast track the technological advancements currently in the making which would further improve the already high levels of safety.
There is a need to revise the main organization and commercial areas to realize the full potential of the sport including the development and reinforcement of strong host city partnerships which would secure a long term race calendar.
Red Bull Air Race Pilot Kindlemann crashed in Perth training
Adilson Kindlemann has had a miracle escape after crashing his plane into the Swan River during Red Bull training on Wednesday April14.
The Brazilian Red Bull Air Race pilot has escaped with minor injuries. Adilson Kindlemann, 36, a former airline pilot, was doing a practice run ahead of the World Championship competition event on Friday. Kindlemann lost control of his aircraft after rounding a pylon during practice. Kindlemann managed a near wings level impact, but as the aircraft’s fixed landing gear dug into the water, the aircraft flipped, leaving Kindlemann and the aircraft floating upside down in Perth’s Swan River. Weather conditions at the time of the accident were less than ideal, with gusty winds.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates March 26/27
Perth, Australia April 17/18
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil May 8/9
Windsor, Canada June 5/6
New York, United States of America June 19/20
EuroSpeedway, Lausitz, Germany August 7/8
Cancelled Budapest, Hungary August 19/20 Cancelled
Cancelled Lisbon, Portugal September 4/5 Cancelled