Over 13 g, Bonhomme Disqualified at Porto Red Bull Air Race

Over-G ruling on Paul Bonhomme in Porto Qualifying, 7 Sep 2008. Following post-flight analysis of G-force data by Technical Director Adrian Judd, the Red Bull Air Race Committee has disqualified Paul Bonhomme from the first Qualifying session in Porto. An analysis of the recorded G-force data was ordered on the ground. This found that Paul Bonhomme had exceeded the maximum load factor of 12 g, as stated in the Red Bull Air Race Sporting Regulations This ruling means that Paul Bonhomme will start in 12th place in the Point One session on Race Day. -- About: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world’s best pilots in a motorsports competition based on speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, Red Bull Air Race pilots navigate a low-level aerial race track made up of air filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 230mph while withstanding forces of up to 10g. The objective is to complete the course, navigating the 65 feet high specially designed inflatable pylons known as Air Gates in the fastest possible time. Red Bull Air Race pilots must pass between the Air Gates in the correct position taking care not to touch them with their wings. The pilots compete for points at each Red Bull Air Race and the one who accumulates the most at the end of the season is crowned Red Bull Air Race World Champion. » Subscribe to Red Bull Air Race: » Go Inside Air Race: » Like on Facebook: » Follow on Twitter: