Is Felix Baumgartner a pilot?

Is Felix Baumgartner a pilot?

In 2006, Felix become an official helicopter pilot, taking his motorized wings from TWIN Air Helicopter School, in Van Nuys, USA. He is licensed for commercial and private flights.

How many G’s did Felix Baumgartner pull?

But Baumgartner has his eyes on a new speed record. He will be able to deploy the parachute himself, but it won’t open automatically unless he’s already in a flat spin and -3.5 G’s are achieved.

Where did Felix Baumgartner grow up?

Born on April 20, 1969, Felix grew up in Salzburg, Austria, where as a young boy he was inspired to skydive and fly helicopters by astronauts he watched on TV.

What was Felix Baumgartner average speed?

The speed of sound is 1,236 km/h (768 mph). During his stratospheric skydive, Felix reached a top speed of 1,357.6 km/h (843.6 mph). “It was an incredible up and down today, just like it’s been with the whole project,” said Baumgartner once he was safely back on Earth.