10 Facts About Matthias Dolderer

Matthias Dolderer is the 2016 champion of the Red Bull Air Race.

Matthias Dolderer was raised at his parents' flight school and at the early age of five became hooked on machines and fast cars making his first solo flight at 14.

Matthias Dolderer gained a glider and ultralight license at the age of 17 and the following year obtained his private pilot's license.

From 1988 until 1991, Matthias Dolderer took part in four German and two European Championships, and the World Championships as a member of the national ultralight team.

Matthias Dolderer ended his ultralight aviator career as the German Champion.

Matthias Dolderer has spent almost 300 days of his life in the cockpit in more than 150 different aircraft types, with 25,000 landings all over the world and has performed in many air shows across Europe since 1993.

In 2006, Matthias Dolderer intensified his aerobatic activities to become a Red Bull Air Race pilot in the near future.

Matthias Dolderer won the German Aerobatic Championship and achieved top standings at international competitions such as the World Aerobatics Cup.

Matthias Dolderer's achievements opened him the way for an invitation to attend the Red Bull Air Race qualification camp in Casarrubios, Spain, at the end of September 2008.

Matthias Dolderer was one of four rookies selected for active race status.