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Red Bull Air Racer 'Alex' Maclean Killed During Aerobatic Training
Red Bull Air Race pilot Alejandro (Alex) Maclean was fatally injured Tuesday at the age of 41 in an accident in his native Spain. Maclean was practicing aerobatics for an air show.
Maclean was considered one of the air racing and aerobatic communities' most vibrant and passionate characters. The former captain of the Spanish national aerobatic team began his Red Bull Air Race career in 2003 and was a key figure in the evolution of the championship. A fiercely competitive streak led the Spaniard to accelerate the development of the MXS-R with fellow pilot Nigel Lamb and Alex kept his longstanding technician busy with an aggressive modification schedule.
Maclean is being remembered on the Red Bull Air Race site as being known at the Race Airport for his expressive Latino temperament. His colleagues say he was a deeply sensitive and emotionally charged character who fought against obvious frustration when results weren’t forthcoming. Despite this, he continued to push forward with his loyal team and finished the 2010 season on a philosophical note, taking personal responsibility for a disappointing result.
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Red Bull Air Racer 'Alex' Maclean Killed During Aerobatic Training
Red Bull Air Race pilot Alejandro (Alex) Maclean was fatally injured Tuesday at the age of 41 in an accident in his native Spain. Maclean was practicing aerobatics for an air show.
Maclean was considered one of the air racing and aerobatic communities' most vibrant and passionate characters. The former captain of the Spanish national aerobatic team began his Red Bull Air Race career in 2003 and was a key figure in the evolution of the championship. A fiercely competitive streak led the Spaniard to accelerate the development of the MXS-R with fellow pilot Nigel Lamb and Alex kept his longstanding technician busy with an aggressive modification schedule.
Maclean is being remembered on the Red Bull Air Race site as being known at the Race Airport for his expressive Latino temperament. His colleagues say he was a deeply sensitive and emotionally charged character who fought against obvious frustration when results weren’t forthcoming. Despite this, he continued to push forward with his loyal team and finished the 2010 season on a philosophical note, taking personal responsibility for a disappointing result.
More info at http://www.aero-news.net