2015 Red Bull Air Race

MATT HALL RACING

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Team Guide

CONTENTS

[10-11] The Team

[12] Matt’s RBAR History

[13] 2015 RBAR Schedule

[14] 2015 MHR Results

[15] 2014 RBAR Standings

[16-19] How It Works

[20] Contact Details

[03] Matt’s Welcome

[4] Fast Facts

[5-6] Flying History

[7-8] Timeline

[9] The Aircraft

WELCOMEG’Day and welcome to the Matt Hall Racing Team Guide for the 2015 Red Bull Air Race World Championship!

Here we go again with the world’s fastest motorsport series, the planet’s best pilots and some of the most amazing sights across the globe….and I can’t wait.

Who wouldn’t want to compete at the highest level their field offers - in stunning cities like Abu Dhabi, Chiba, Rovinj, Budapest, Ascot, Spielberg, Dallas/Fort Worth and Las Vegas.......how awesome.

This will be my fourth year having the privilege of competing in the Red Bull Air Race and I am hoping it will be my most fruitful yet.

In 2009, my first year on the circuit, I became the first rookie to finish a race on the podium and ended the season in third overall, another rookie first. In 2010 I flew to my best ever result – a second in front of a home crowd in Perth and then last year I climbed onto the podium twice.

Each of those three years there have been many highlights like those listed above but I am missing what we are all lining up to achieve – a race win. I cant guarantee that will change this year but what I can say for certain is my team and I will be doing everything we can to change that!

Bring on 2015, thanks for the support and I look forward to catching up during the year.

Matt

MATT HALL FAST FACTSFull name: Matthew David Hall Date / Place of Birth: 16 September 1971 / Scone, NSW, Australia Current residence: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Family: Wife Pedita, son Mitchell, stepson Cameron and stepdaughter Amelia Usual race weight / Height: 69 kgs / 173cm Years flying as at 2015: 41 since first flight with father, 29 since beginning training in gliders and28 since getting glider license Previous jobs: RAAF Fighter Pilot, Fighter Combat Instructor Military rank: Wing Commander

Role models: Nigel LambAviation mentors: Bob Hoover, Sean Tucker, Sir Charles Kingsford SmithFavourite place to race: Australia Favourite place to vacation: Australia (home!!) Favourite food: Curry Favourite drink: Water, White Wine and Red Bull

Favourite music: 80's Rock What’s on your ipod right before you fly: Black Eyed PeasThree people i’d like to meet: Jon Bon Jovi, John Glenn, The Queen

In three words describe the Red Bull Air Race: Spectacular, Exciting, Professional

FLYING HISTORYThe Pilot

Matt Hall is a third generation pilot, a former RAAF Fighter Combat (Top Gun) Instructor, international unlimited aerobatic competitor and in 2009 became not only the first Australian to ever compete in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship but also the first Rookie to finish a Red Bull Race and indeed the entire season on the podium.

Flying History

Matt has a long history in the air, beginning flying with his Dad from an early age, making his first solo flight at age 15 in a glider, before gaining his aircraft pilot's licence at the age of 18. Now licensed in gliders, ultralights, hang gliders, powered aircraft, helicopters and Military Jets, Matt has over 5500 hours in various aircraft types.

He is passionate about general aviation and light aircraft, having owned nine aircraft - a Mustang P-51D, a Vans RV-4, an Acrosport II bi-plane, a Cherokee 180C, a Giles 202, a Debonair, a Super Cub, and Extra 300L and his 2014 Race Plane – the MXS-R.

FLYING HISTORY(cont.)

Military Career

Following in the footsteps of his grandfather who flew in World War II, Matt is a former Royal Australian Air Force Fighter Pilot, with over 1800 Hornet hours.

He was an elite Fighter Combat (Top Gun) Instructor, and in 2006 completed a tour as the chief instructor for this demanding course. He has received many awards along the way, including Dux of Pilot, Hornet and Fighter Combat Instructor courses, the 1997 Fighter Pilot of the Year and was awarded a Chief of Air Force commendation for his performance as the Chief Instructor of the 2006 FCI course.

He spent three years in the USA on a USAF exchange program, flying over 500 hours in the F-15E Strike Eagle, including combat. For his efforts, he was awarded combat decorations by both the US and Australia. Matt resigned from the RAAF in 2009 to allow him to become a full time Race Pilot.

Aerobatic History Matt has been flying aerobatics for many years, becoming more serious about competition and display aerobatics whilst on his USAF exchange. He travelled widely to air shows, fly ins and aerobatic competitions and was coached and mentored by many of the top US competitors and performers. In his first few years of competition Matt won the US East Coast Aerobatic Championship at the Sportsman level, the NSW State Aerobatic Championships at Intermediate level and the Australian Aerobatic Championships at the Advanced level, his first Nationals and Advanced competition. In April 2007 Matt moved up to Unlimited and competed at the Australian National Aerobatic Championships, placing second overall, but first in Freestyle.

TIMELINESep 1971: Born in Scone, NSW, Australia to parents Rohan and Lesleigh and sister Kerri on 16 September

Dec 1973: First flight with father Rohan

Dec 1986: First solo flight in a L13 Blanik Glider at age 15

Jan 1989: First Solo in a Drifter Ultralight at age 17

Dec 1989: Completed High School at Morisset High School

Apr 1990: Obtained aircraft pilot's licence aged 18

Jan 1991: Joined the Royal Australian Air Force as an Officer Cadet based in Point Cook, Victoria

Apr 1991: Undertook 159 Pilots course

Jul 1992: Graduated as Dux of 159 Pilots course, posted to Jet Fighters

Dec 1997: RAAF Fighter Pilot of the Year

Jun 1999: Graduates as Dux of 26 Fighter Combat Instructor Course

Jan 2002: Began exchange with US Air Force to

fly and instruct on the F-15E Strike Eagle

Mar- Apr 2003: Flew in combat with USAF in the Middle East

Oct 2003: Won the US East Coast Aerobatic Championship at the Sportsman level

Feb 2004: Engaged to fellow RAAF Officer, Pedita Rowe, on the hill of the site of the first flight

in history, Kittyhawk NC.

Jan 2005: Returned to Australia following USAF Exchange

Apr 2005: Married fellow RAAF Officer, Pedita

Aug 2005: Son Mitchell was born

Jun 2006: Awarded a Chief of Air Force commendation for work as the Chief Instructor of the

2006 FCI course

TIMELINE Apr 2009: Made his RBAR debut in Abu Dhabi

Sep 2009: Became the first Rookie pilot in history to win a place on a RBAR podium when he was third in the race in Porto, Portugal

Oct 2009: Made history by ending his Rookie RBAR season in the top three places in the overall standings

Apr 2010: Finished second in the Perth round of the RBAR

Aug 2010: Finished third in the Lausitz round of the RBAR, ending the season ranked seventh despite missing two rounds

Mar 2011: Displayed at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon

Oct 2011: Displayed at the Bathurst 1000 V8 Supercars event, Australia’s most famous car race

Mar 2012: Displayed at the Melbourne Formula 1 Grand Prix taking off from a makeshift runway for

'Impossible Airfield'

Mar 2013: Displayed at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon

Jun 2013: Aviation Director for the Blue Mountains Bicentenary Flyover

Feb 2014: Returned to the Red Bull Air Race World Championship and finished sixth with two podiums and four Final 4 finishes

Feb 2015: Placed second in the 2015 RBAR season opener in Abu Dhabi

Nov 2006: Travelled to Perth to watch his first ever RBAR

April 2007: Won Freestyle section of Unlimited competition at Australian Aerobatic Championships, placing 2nd Overall

Sep 2007: Promoted to Wing Commander

Sep 2007: Travelled to USA to compete in US National Aerobatic Competition in Unlimited

Nov 2007: Offered opportunity by Red Bull to participate in a series of elite Training Camps under former world champion Patrick Paris

Jun 2008: Finished 8th in the World Aerobatics Cup in Prague

Jul 2008: Finished 23rd in 2008 European Aerobatic Championships, earning a berth at RBAR Qualification Camp

Sep 2008: Successfully completed the RBAR Qualification Camp, becoming the first Australian to be awarded the coveted RBAR Super Licence

Nov 2008: Selected to join RBAR World Championship circuit for 2009

THE AIRCRAFTDimensions

Length 21.35 ft / 6.51 m

Wing Span 24.0 ft / 7.32 m

Wing Area 102.0 sq. ft / 9.48 sq. m

Height 6.0 ft / 1.83 m

Empty Weight

1260 lbs / 572 kg

Gross Weight 1840 lbs / 835 kg

Acro Weight 1600 lbs / 726 kg

‘G’ Loading +/- 14 G

Engine 250-380 Hp

COCKPIT

Cockpit Width 23 in / 58.42 cm

Seat Back To Panel Rear 27 in / 68.58 cm

Seat Layback Angle 50 degrees reclined

Rudder Pedal Adjustment Rear 7 in / 17.78 cm

Pilot Size Range 5’2” / 1.57 m to 6’4” / 1.93 m

Pilot Weight Range Up to 290 lbs / 131.5 kg

THE TEAM

Name: Eric CieslarRole: Race Technician

Eric started working on and flying aircraft in mid high school and hasn’t stopped since.

He has spent a lot of time restoring and maintaining vintage and ex-military aircraft types including but not limited to the Tigermoth, Waco, Ryan, Harvard, Trojan, Mustang, Kittyhawk and Vampire.

In the air he has done more hours of flying in tail wheel aircraft types than in tricycle undercarriage aircraft, most of which has been done in Tigermoths, Cubs, Ryans, Harvards and the Matt Hall Racing Extra 300L and MXS.

In what little spare time he has, Eric enjoys playing Ice Hockey, rebuilding Jeeps and riding motorcycles.

Name: Dave LyallRole: Team Coordinator

Dave is a sports mad media manager, public relations consultant, athlete manager, journalist and researcher who runs his own company –Sports Communication Australia.

Dave was the Matt Hall Racing team coordinator in 2010 and has worked with some of the most successful sporting teams and highest profile athletes in Australia including Olympic gold medallists, international football players (across several codes) and action sport stars.

Dave was a member of the 2008 and 2012 Australian Olympic Team’s media corps in Beijing and London.

Away from work David enjoys spending time with his wife Robyn and son Chase, going to the beach, swimming, watching sport and sharing a cold drink with friends and family.

Dave’s website: www.sportscomm.com.au

THE TEAM

Name: Peter WezenbeekRole: Race Tactician

Peter is an expert in data acquisition and analysis. His first-hand experience as the Race Team Control Systems Engineer for F1 star Fernando Alonso has given him a unique insight into the power of data collection. During his time in F1, Peter used test and race data to come up with strategies to improve both vehicle and driver performance, which contributed to the Renault Formula 1 Team and Alonso winning two World Championships.

In 2007, Peter moved to Australia and started his own company WINGMATE. The company develops electronic control systems and data recording units used in industrial and automotive applications.

Peter is a keen private pilot and loves to fly his good old Cherokee. Time away from the airplane is spent on making wine and brewing beer and tasting the results with friends.

Peter’s websites: www.wingmatecontrols.com & www.wingmateavionics.com

Name: Shawn MatthewsRole: Team Advisor

Shawn is an experienced aviator having joined the RAAF in 1988 where he built an impressive career over more than two decades before retiring as a SQNLDR in 2009 having served as Executive Officer of 2OCU.

Along with his more than 2000 hours in the seat of an F/A 18 where he was rated as an A Cat fighter pilot, Shawn has extensive experience in civillian aircraft having flown (amongst others) an EA300L (Extra), C180 Glider Tug, C172 and C206 float planes, CJ6A Nanchang, Super Decathlon and a Learjet LR35/36.

When he is not sitting in the cockpit Shawn enjoys travelling, surfing and most sorts of physical adventure. In recent years he has climbed the Matterhorn, ridden a motorcycle from Ryadh to Glasgow and contested a race running over the Alps (Germany, across Austria to Italy).

MATT’S RBAR HISTORY

2009 – 3rd overall (Rookie record)• 3rd in Porto (Rookie record)

2010 – 7th overall • 2nd in Perth (Personal best result)• 3rd in Lausitz

2014 – 6th overall • 3rd in Putrajaya• 3rd in Gdynia

2015 RBAR SCHEDULE

2015 RBAR RESULTS2ND PLACE OVERALL

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