Pilot prepares for Red Bull Air Race Indy
Get motion sickness on small planes? Not with this guy! Nicolas Ivanoff, French Aerobatic Pilot, Brand Ambassador, Hamilton Watch, tells us about his 30-year career in aerobatics and how you can come see him in action this weekend!ABOUT NICOLAS:
* French Pilot and instructor, Began aerobatics in 1990
• Joined Hamilton team as brand ambassador in 2005
• Participates in Red Bull Air Races around the world
• In 2016 leading French pilot and instructor will compete against 13 pilots in 7 countries on 3 continents. The race will feature new stops in Germany and Indianapolis in Indiana, USA.
• Nicolas’ Hamilton branded EDGE 540 is a single seat, mid wing aerobatic monoplane, offering an exceptional aerobatic performance. Capable of a 450 degree per second roll rate and a 3’700 foot per minute climb rate.
• Using the fastest, most agile, lightweight racing planes, pilots hit speeds of 370 km/h while enduring forces of up to 10G as they navigate a low-level slalom track marked by 25-meter-high, air-filled pylons.
• Hamilton and Nicolas Ivanoff share a deep-rooted passion for flying. The brand has been timing the skies since 1919, when the pioneering pilots of the era put their trust in the precision of its watches and navigation instruments.
• Nicolas also collaborates on designs of Hamilton aviation timepieces including the recent Khaki Aviation WorldTimer
• Also NOTE: Hamilton watch will be on site at the races with a booth selling watches – be sure to visit!
To learn more, visit www.Hamiltonwatch.com.
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THE RED BULL AIR RACE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Created in 2003, officially a world championship in 2005, the Red Bull Air Race has held over 65 races and is watched by millions of fans. The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best race pilots in a pure motor-sport competition that combines speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile, lightweight racing planes, pilots hit speeds of 370 km/h while enduring forces of up to 10G as they navigate a low-level slalom track marked by 25-meter-high, air-filled pylons. In 2014, the Challenger Cup was introduced, giving new pilots the chance to develop their low altitude flying skills. But one thing remains the same; The Red Bull Air Race World Championship is the most ultimate motorsports competition in the sky.