Young Guns: Matt Hall, Australia

Six of the top pilots from around the world are being put through their paces this week (22 - 29 Sep 2008) as they try to qualify for a chance to compete in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. The Red Bull Air Race Qualification Camp is currently underway in Casarrubios, Spain.

Matt Hall of Australia is hoping that his 23 years of flying experience everything from hang gliders to jet fighters will give him an edge in the Qualification Camp despite the jet lag and long journey from Down Under.

I think its every pilots dream to fly low and fast, around and between objects, he said. When I first saw the race I thought it was just fantastic. When it came to Perth in 2006 I decided to just go for it. And here I am.

Hall is a fighter pilot and top gun instructor. He said even though the Red Bull Air Race goes to Australia each year, it would be good to bring Australia to every race. Hall said he has a unique advantage: Id bring another continent and the Australian culture to the championship, he said.

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[topshotnathan]

be great to c an aussie in red bull

[Redbullairrace]

You can expect an annoucement this month. Stay tuned!

[TheDudeFrom0Z]

i met him at a airshow

[cookman283]

@THEROLLINNGDICE99

Congrats mate, good luck.

[THEROLLINNGDICE99]

@cookman283 I got accepted to start flight screening last week. :):)

[kenunderhull]

I find it interesting that a Hornet pilot needs to increse his G tolerence, shows you outstanding turning performance of these aircraft.

[upskirtshebangs]

Matt you are focused and ready, I think you will become the next RED BULL champ.

[cookman283]

Hah! No you don't.

A high HSC score is not a requirement. They look more at your personal aptitude, demonstrated leadership skills, and extracurricular activities to judge if they're willing to take to you OSB and Flight screening.

So stop talking out your arse buddy.

[alando2796]

NOT EASY TO CECOME A PILOT, 10000 PEOPLE JOINED AND ONLY 50 BECAME PILOTS. YOU NEED EXCELLENT HSC

example 90-100%

[BlackHawkKnight]

Yeah!!

Pilots are amazing!!

Will be RAAF fighter pilot soon!!!!

[wranga1app]

Good on ya Matt! Look forward to seeing ya in Red Bull this year! I'm sure i'll be preparing for a wedding around the time it comes down under but i'll spend whateva I can to get around there to watch! Good luck mate