Klaus Schrodt

Klaus Schrodt (born September 14, 1946 in Dieburg, Germany [http://www.redbullairrace.com/pilots.php?id=8 Red Bull Air Race 2008 ] ] ) is a German aviator who currently races in the Red Bull Air Race World Series. Before joining the series, Schrodt was an airline pilot and yachtsman.

Whilst being passionate for yachting in his youth, Schrodt maintained a strong interest in flying, travelling convert|30|km|mi|0 each day in order to to clean hangars in exchange for 10 minutes of flying lessons. After completing flight school, he became a pilot for Lufthansa at 19 years old; Schrodt retired in 2002 to focus on aerobatic flying. Schrodt's aviation career has seen him take the German Aerobatic Championship five times, as well as the 2001 and 2005 Freestyle World Aerobatic Championships. Klaus has flown over 100 different aircraft, notching up more than 22,000 flying hours.

His interest in yachting led to crossing the Atlantic ocean on three separate solo trips, the first of which was in 1972.

Infobox Red Bull Air Race Pilot


Name = Klaus Schrodt
pixels = 200px
caption = Klaus Schrodt racing in Perth during the 2006 series
date of birth = Birth date and age|1946|9|14|mf=y
team = Lobo
debut = 2005
country = flagicon|Germany Germany
best = 2nd (2003)
2006 = 7th (7 points) [http://www.air-races.com/pilots/Klaus%20Schrodt.htm Klaus Schrodt Red Bull Air Race Pilot ] ]
plane = Extra 300S
website = [http://www.haute-voltige.com/en/fwgp/profiles/pilots/solos/schrodt_klaus.htm haute-voltige.com]

* CAN: Cancelled
* DNP: Did not participate
* DNS: Did not show
* DQ: Disqualified
* NC: Not classified

References

External links

* [http://www.redbullairrace.com/pilots.php?id=8 Red Bull Air Race World Series Profile]
* [http://www.redbullairrace.com/ Red Bull Air Race World Series official website]