Tamás Nádas facts for kids
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Tamás Nádas
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| Born | 20 March 1969 |
| Died | 7 March 2014 (aged 44) Al Khor Airfield,Doha-Qatar
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| Cause of death | Aircraft crashed during an inverted flypast at the airfield |
| Nationality |  Hungarian |
Tamás Nádas (born March 20, 1969 – died March 7, 2014) was a famous pilot from Hungary. He was known for his amazing aerobatics, which is like flying stunts in the air. He was also a world champion air racer. Sadly, he passed away in a plane crash during an airshow in Qatar.
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His Flying Journey
Tamás Nádas started flying in 1998 when he was 29 years old. He went on a fun flight and loved it so much that he began pilot training that very day. Just a few months later, he earned his pilot's license.
But Tamás wanted to do more than just regular flying. He got into aerobatics, which is flying planes in exciting ways. He finished his special aerobatics training in 2001. He flew many different types of planes, like the Z-142, YAK-18, and YAK-52. He also flew single-seat planes like the YAK-55M and Z-50LS. He made many people happy with his amazing shows in Hungary.
A big moment in his career was in 2007. This is when he got his new plane, an EXTRA 300 LP. This plane was made for perfect aerobatics. It helped him compete in big races against other skilled pilots. All his hard work and practice paid off in 2009.
On March 7, 2014, Tamás was flying at the Qatar Mile event in Al Khor Airport. He was flying his Zivko Edge 540 plane and doing a special low pass upside down. During this, he lost control and crashed onto the runway. Tamás Nádas later died from his injuries. This happened just thirteen days before his 45th birthday.
Amazing Achievements
Tamás Nádas won many awards and championships during his career. Here are some of his top results:
2009
- Hungarian Championship: gold medal
- European Championship programme Q: gold medal
- Czech Republic - international cup: silver medal
- Spain - Mediterranean cup: bronze medal
2010
- Hungarian Championship: gold medal
- World Championship: overall 8th place
2011
- Hungarian Championship: gold medal
- Republic of South Africa - season opener qualification aerobatics race: gold medal
- Hungarian Aviation Association: Aerobatics Pilot of the Year
2012
- Hungarian Championship: gold medal
- 10th FAI World Advanced Aerobatic Championship Programme Free: gold medal
2013
- Hungarian Aviation Association: Aerobatics Pilot of the Year
