Wednesday, 9. October 2013
Topic: SPORT - on October 9, 2013 at 3:51:00 PM CEST
Crazy Red Bull Air Races Returning to the Skies in 2014
After a three year absence, the Red Bull Air Races are coming back to the skies in February.
The series started in 2003, and features pilots who fly through a series of lightweight plastic pylons at speeds well over 200 miles per hour, with several aerobatic maneuvers required to complete the course. Many of the courses have the pilots flying just a few feet above the ground, and one even includes flying under a bridge. The series was put on a hold after the 2010 races as the increasing speeds and high-g maneuvers raised safety concerns.
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