Felix Baumgartner

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T00:17:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas to everyone and thank you for sharing an amazing and outstanding year! And sorry for dressing up like Santa Claus and flying around in my Helicopter but it was so much fun - espescially for the kids on the ground...staring at me!!l

HoHoHo
Felix

- Posted while I am on the road

3rd Dubai Skydiving Competition 2011

2011-12-06T00:02:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the 3rd Dubai skydiving festival! Some of the heaviest hitters in the world competing here in various categories! Breathtaking moments guaranteed!!! And not only that also the view from a Bell 212 flying at 3500 feet above Palm Island is mindblowing! Enjoy some impressions from my last skydive over Dubai and next year YOU better show up!!

love Felix

Posted while I am in freefall :)

Back im Austria

2011-11-13T07:49:00.000-08:00

...almost forgot how beautyful it is!!!!! Can't top that!!

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Now I am in Texas

2011-11-11T19:27:00.001-08:00

...what a crazy place! people carrying guns here on the street!! No shit! I am hanging out here with my buddy Travis who is a hell of a character!
Last day of an intense trip trough the U.S.
Will be back in Austria on sunday...see ya

Greetings from Venice Beach

2011-11-05T22:25:00.001-07:00

...hi everybody just wanna say hello from Venice Beach. I am having a hell of a time here, enjoying the sun, the beach and of course my Ford GT!

Stay tuned
Felix

Posted by Felix Baumgartner on the Road

Last helicopter flight

2011-10-29T23:55:00.001-07:00

... Just wanna share some impressions from my last helicopter flight last week. I started @ hangar 7 in Salzburg flew over alps and lakes and finally landed at the helicopter base where I am working at. I love these shots- hope u too!!!?

- Posted on the road by Felix Baumgartner

2011-10-20T05:31:00.001-07:00

Heli Day @ Heli Austria
What an incredible day - flying helicoper all day long! Passangers queuing up, perfect team and sunshine throughout the day. It was a pleaseure to me flying for your company Roy & Saskia! Also, big thanx to the whole crew showing off the professional skills for which they stand for. Looking forward to the next event and am happy to share some impressions for now...blue skies, Felix

Get together

2011-10-10T12:12:00.000-07:00

... Hey everybody, the GANG finally gets together. We are heading to Slovenia for "head down" practicing with my friend and trainer Luke Aikins, Tracy and my producer Gerald. But before we had to go get a buzz at a typical Austrian place called the "Augustiner Braeu"
Prost!

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Another helicopter rating

2011-10-08T09:11:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody out there, just wanna share another dream with you. You all know that for many years I am working on my skills as a helicopter pilot! I am holding 5 different ratings and now I have another one. A BO 105, which is one of the coolest helicopters on earth! Thanx to Sigi "Blacky" Schwarz for helping out and sharing our passion for flying!!

Cheers Felix

Hell of a weekend

2011-08-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

You all know that I am a helicopter pilot and that means I have to take every chance to improof my skills. Best way to do that? Join the world famous "Raumsau Airpower" hosted by the Gamsjaga! Shuttle flights all day long, droping Wing suit flyers and a lot of other things too:) Together with Gerorg, Herbert, Horst, Bert and his son Walter we nailed it and everybody had fun!

Preping the cameras for the wing suit guy's...

Dachstein south wall! Georg was the man of the day. Incredible skills and interesting to watch!

Almost done! From dusk till dawn

Wraping everything up and prepare for party!

Haha check this out. At Georg mum's house in the shower. Is that an UFO:)

Tonight's gonna be a good night.... Thanx to all the guy's from Heli Austria and of course the Gamsjaga's. Dial me in for next year-please!!!

Hotel Check in the "FELIX WAY"

2011-08-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody, just wanna share this video with you. It shows me and my girlfriend checking in @ the Scalaria Hotel during the "SCALARIA AIR Challenge" event at the world famous lake "Wolfgangsee". It is a get together for water-planes and for sure the best place to hang out on weekends!

enjoy it

FELIX

2011-08-02T05:08:00.000-07:00

Kurtl´s Wedding!

...some impressions. Thanks for sharing these moments. I had a great time and lots of fun bringing your future wife to the registry office in Grödig.
I wish you all the best for the future - live it to the max!

Check in @ scalaria

2011-07-27T02:09:00.000-07:00

A day with my producer
and long time friend Gerald Salmina. Taking a helicopter, flying around in the mountains and fade out a perfect day at the event resort "Scalaria" thanx to Peter & Humberto for having a great time!!

Location:Sankt Wolfgang

2011-07-19T04:04:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I wanted to share these great words of wisdom with you. Enjoy reading, Felix: Aviators; Once the wings go on, they never come off whether they can be seen or not.; It fuses to the soul through adversity, fear and adrenaline and no one who has ever worn them with pride, integrity and guts can ever sleep through the `call of the wild` that wafts through bedroom windows in the deep of the night.; When a good pilot leaves the `job' and retires, many are jealous, some are pleased and yet others, who may have already retired, wonder.; We wonder if he knows what he is leaving behind, because we already know.; We know, for example, that after a lifetime of camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing for those past times.; We know in the world of flying, there is a fellowship which lasts long after the flight suits are hung up in the back of the closet.; We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him with every step and breath that remains in his life.; We also know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was and in his heart still is.; Because we fly, we envy no man on earth.; -Author Unknown-

2011-07-04T02:45:00.000-07:00

Hey guys,
thanks for you positive feedback on my last post concerning the settlement. Since the question about a final jump date seems to appear quite often I´d like to share the following information.
As you know we stopped to work completely on this project for seven months. The next steps will require careful evaluation of the project across all areas. The progress will be communicated accordingly - please keep checking our website!
Blue skies, Felix

Hi all - BLASTING NEWS!!

2011-07-01T09:20:00.000-07:00

Salzburg, July 1st, 2011

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON CLOSING OF LEGAL CASE

The legal action filed in the Superior Court for the State of California
for the Country of Los Angeles has been mutually resolved by the parties
out of court and the lawsuit has been dismissed.
I am struggling to find the right words to express my happiness, how
relieved and motivated I am that it has finally come to an end.
At this point I´d really like to THANK ALL OF YOU, Fans, friends, family
and project-trackers for your great and persistant support throughout
the last couple of months.
For further information please keep checking our websites in the future.
We´ll keep you posted,
Felix

2011-06-07T05:45:00.000-07:00

From the 2nd Platoon "PUNISHERS" of the 59th Military Police Company out of Fort Carson Colorado.

Their efforts assist and deterres violence in IRAQ. Their capability continues to improve as they strive to take control of the rule of law while protecting the citizens.

Thanks for sharing your excitement for my projects and forwarding the pictures with wearing my 502 military used caps.

God bless,

Felix

2011-04-22T03:33:00.000-07:00

Men @ work!

pretty busy week

2011-04-07T12:51:00.000-07:00

...what the hell! this week is amazing! my girlfriend nici's***'s birthday. Shuttle flights, landing at the Munic airport, Klagenfurt Airport, getting introduced to a Police helicopter etc. A lot of progress :) at least my friend and Supervision Pilot Alex Rassi say's that! Thanx to my friend Koni for the pics!!

happy birthday baby!!!

...landing at Munic Airport

...and the world famous Interconti Hotel

my friend Alex and me breefing our flights

Klagenfurt. EC 135 Police Helicopter

Thanx to the austrian police for introducing your toy's

Austrian mountains

...coming back to our heliport

-- Post From My Nokia N97 mini

Location:Austria

Wild Deer

2011-03-31T15:28:00.000-07:00

This is how the Austrians really dress up!! "Lederhosen" and "Dirndl" is what we call this really cool way how to dress ourself!!
My mom, my assistant Lisa and her boyfriend went to this wonderful venue where the Wimmer family creates this wonderful peaces of art! thanx for having a good time!!

my mom and Lisa

Lisa and Emanuel

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My first skydivers

2011-03-31T15:15:00.000-07:00

After 23 years my dream finally became reality! When I was a young skydiver I had always a lot of respect for helicopter pilots. Especially droping skydivers was very atracting to me! Today- I was the one...droping!!

the gang- Mark, Me, Alex and Harry

15.000 feet and ready to rock!!

..have a good one brother

...after droping we need to chill out at the "world famous Walleg Alm" at Hinterglem

..someone's gotta do the dirty job!!:)

-- Post From My Nokia N97 mini

2011-03-30T02:10:00.000-07:00

Another day @ work with Heli Austria!
Me doing the landings and
Roy Knaus being in charge of the hardcore transport action!
Thanx Konni for taking the pictures...

First job at Heli Austria

2011-03-26T10:54:00.001-07:00

...look at that! my first job at Heli Austria was a photo flight for the Red Bulletin magazine! they needed an aerial shot from the brand new Red Bull race track. awesome place by the way!
stay tuned
Felix

my friend Alex Rassi and me did the job! thanx brother for your support!!

-- Post From My Nokia N97 mini

71.Hahnenkamm Race in Kitzbuehel

2011-01-22T14:33:00.001-08:00

What a race! Today was the day. Those incredible downhill skiers rocke'd the house. You really need balls to ski down that amazing hill.., my gongratulation and respect to these guy's!!!
Besides that we also did a charity race and came in 3rd place!

Starting house at the peak of Hahnenkamm

My friend Ski downhill racer and Dakar winner Luc Alphand

The wings for life team. Me, olympic gold medal sailer Hans Peter Steinacher, F1racer David Coulthard

-- Post From My Nokia N97 mini

2010-12-28T02:50:00.000-08:00

Hi,
I hope you had a wonderful and unhurried christmas time with your family and friends.
I wish you all a happy New Year, health and success for 2011!

Je vous souhaite une très bonne année!

Ich wünsche euch einen guten Rutsch!

Un próspero Ano Nuevo!

Próspero Ano Novo!

Felice Anno Nuevo!

С насупающим Новым Годом!

...

2010-12-13T02:19:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

I want to share this picture with you coz it`s just the perfect describtion of what we´re facing with Red Bull Stratos at the moment.
I thought you might like this...
Felix

2010-12-09T04:47:00.000-08:00

Sorry guys,

I know you`re all being anxious about getting some new information concerning the project stop.

Please understand that due to the ongoing legal case things have been super busy the last couple of weeks having to attend loads of meetings.

Believe us that we are trying everything possible in order to be able to carry on with the Red Bull Stratos project.

I`d kindly thank all of you for your comments, your support and patience during this delicate time.

Justice has nothing to do with what goes in a courtroom; Justice is what comes out of a courtroom.

And indeed, if justness does exist we will undertake this stratospheric mission and bring this record home safely!

"Per aspera ad astra" - Through hardships to the stars.

Felix

2010-11-30T04:59:00.000-08:00

NORTHLAND Premiere

Go check out our new cinema ad - it´s splendid!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh0diCtTAek

Once again, big THANK YOU to the Team and the unforgettable premiere on the 25th of November in Graz - Cineplexx.
Pictures to follow soon...

Be the first to comment!

2010-11-12T02:07:00.000-08:00

...a 135 hp KTM 990 Super Duke R as a favored mode of transport when I´m on terra firma!

...many thanks to Alpinestars for the proper protective clothing. Seen here in a custom-made edition especially for my adventures!

Northland

2010-11-11T04:50:00.000-08:00

Hi all, here are some pics of the Northland shooting. It has been a great team to work with on that advertisement. Professional, productive, capable, caring, and fun!

special thanks to Annemarie, Klaus and the rest of the family for their support and hospitality!

Special guest at DALZ Gymnastic Cup

2010-07-07T00:37:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I promised my girlfriend Nici to watch her gymnastic girl group doing their anual competition. And I was surprised about their skills and at what level they are! Congrats to everybody and thanx for invitation!

...Melina came in 3rd place

...lined up before competition starts!!!

Winning ceremony...

My girlfriend doing her speech and getting very emotional...;)

...they believe they can fly!!!

Thanx again to everyone and especially to Nici & Mr. Hoedlmoser for working so hard with the kids!!

On day in heaven

2010-06-24T14:09:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I had to do a feature for the Red Bull TV Magazine in Ireland. They wanted to know where my favourite place to "chill out" is! So I took them to the event resort "Scalaria" @ the St. Wolfgang lake!

This place is amazing...

I had to bring the camera guy first then fly back to Salzburg to pick up the Host of the show...

...finally we are all there!!:) looks like I need a bigger helicopter ;)

...Umberto the manager is well known for hospitality...

... Reservation for Mr. Baumgartner!- and check out the RB Stratos logo on the napkin... That's what I call attention to details!!!

...you cant beat that....

... Sunset at the end of the day
Thanx to Umberto and Peter for having a great time!!!

-- Post From My Nokia N97 mini

Shooter

2010-06-18T15:46:00.001-07:00

One of my favourite hobbys is shooting! A friend of mine who works as a body guard knows how to protect life!
I love the drill and the competition which is involved in combat shooting!!

... My Beretta F92 and my Smith and Wesson 44 Magnum

...Dirty Harry was here:))

-- Post From My Nokia N97 mini

Working with the PRO's

2010-06-15T09:43:00.001-07:00

Before I am able to fly helicopter with a long line I have to do a lot of ground work in order to understand how difficult and dangerous it is!!
Therefore I've spent the whole day to work with the best of the best! Toni Rainer took me on a tour to several mountains to
"listen & learn"!!!

...exposed landing areas wherever you go!!

...in the middle of nowhere somewhere in Austria!

...Toni is doing his job,

...and his crew as well!

... just watching the guy's get's you really hungry:)

... What a great day! Thanx for that amazing trip, next time I'll give it a try!!!

Biker Mania- Part one

2010-06-08T13:59:00.001-07:00

Back in Austria after a lot of under the radar testing for Red Bull Stratos. That's also the reason why I couldn't post anything!! Sorry guys!

After all the pressure it was time to party! Best way- is going to Saalbach Hinterglemm to the "Biker Mania"
A "must" event for everybody who loves Harleys, Dragstars, Noise and naked Girls. My friend Floh and his Dad came up with the idea years ago and it's not for " girlys"

On the road again...

... That's Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria, hometown of the world famous "Biker Mania"

This is Urs from Switzerland on the right side. 4 times European Champion in dragstar racing

And me on on of his "boy toy's"
Urs told me I have to wear a bullet proof jacket if I wanna ride that bike!! Just in case if the engine blows up!!!- no shit!!

...another boy toy! 8000 horse power strong and over 500 km/h fast in less than 5 seconds! That is impressiv!!

...let me take a seat!!

Can't imagine what will happen if I floor the pedal:)

Okay, that was our program during the day now I have to walk over to the party area and prepare for the night!!!
See ya in 2 hours...

Biker Mania- Part two Nightlife

2010-06-08T13:56:00.001-07:00

... Okay back again. I have to be on stage in 5 minutes to hand over a Harley that somebody won!

...together with the female star from the movie "Easy Rider 2"
Sherry from LA

...and thats the lucky winner- congratulation!!

...a couple Wodka Red Bull later I ended up in a GoGo bar! What the hell- no idea how that happend:)

... The day after tomorrow...

... looks like "Zombie Land" to me!!!?

I had to go back to my hometown Salzburg at 5 30 in the morning..

...what a sunrise

...again I wanna say thanx to Flo, Tom, Toni and Urs for having a great time!!- I really had a great time!

I will be back!!

Proud friend

2010-05-07T16:10:00.001-07:00

...check this out! Today I was flying to Zell am See with my helicopter to meet my friend and pilot Fred Filsegger. He just bought himself a plane and what a surprise?!- our Red Bull Stratos logo is on the tail of his plane!! Of course I had to sign it and now he is just the happiest man in the world:)

-- Post From My Nokia N97 mini

Business and Pleasure

2010-05-02T05:37:00.000-07:00

My girlfriend Nici just found the new Red Bull Mobile commercial on a billboard!! Thats business!- Nici of course is pleasure:)

Youngest Fan ever

2010-05-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

...well I always knew that I have a lot of young and enthusiastic
fans out there! But I never thought that they are as hardcore as this little boy!!!! His name is Fabian!!! you rock my little brother-keep the spirit!!!

...Fabian the next generation BASE jumper

... And me( the old generation:)

Bike season opening

2010-04-24T07:45:00.001-07:00

Just got my brand new KTM Superduke 990R! Incredible performance and a lot fun!!!
Thanx to my my friend Koni for the pics!!!

Post From My Nokia N97 mini

One more week

2010-04-21T02:40:00.001-07:00

... And then I am heading back to LA! More test jumps, chamber test and media work is waiting for me! I am so stoked about the upcoming events and the fact that ALL OF YOU supporting me in every aspect- means a lot to me!!!
So thank you so much for keeping your fingers crossed!!

Love
FELIX

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Thanks For All The Red Bull Stratos Support!

2010-04-13T16:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone who posted great comments and messages of support about my mission for Red Bull Stratos. I appreciate all the great feedback!

We've chosen a winner for the limited edition Red Bull Stratos case, and it goes to Matt Trachimowicz from Denver, CO for his great posting:

"To me, the extraordinary Red Bull Stratos Project is not just about one man’s quest to go higher, faster, farther or to break another man’s records. It’s about challenging the limits of mankind. From the technical achievements being made to the scientific advancements waiting to be made, each and every aspect of this mission will further our understanding of just what is actually possible. The sky's the limit and the world is watching. Good luck Felix and Godspeed!"

Thanks Matt and everyone for participating!

Don' t miss that!!!

2010-04-13T04:05:00.000-07:00

Win a limited edition "Red Bull Stratos" case! It contains a coin, a mission patch, a memory stick with an incredible movie about RB Stratos and a book with all the storys behind this Mission!!! Only thing that you have to do is: let us know what you think about RB Stratos and the coolest post will be the winner!!! The Race is on!!

Job as a Helicopter pilot

2010-04-09T08:08:00.000-07:00

...yeah after working so hard to improve my skills as a helicopter pilot I finally have a job as a pilot! Today was my first day! One more type rating on a an A-Star helicopter and I should be prepared! Damned I am so exited!!!

AS 350 B2 Helicopter and my teacher Alex Rassi

... Type rating lesson #1

P-38 Lightning

2010-04-08T11:12:00.000-07:00

Today is my lucky day! Flying Bulls Chief Pilot Sigi Angerer was asking me if I wanna check out the legendary P-38 war bird-very very impressive!!!! Too bad that it is just a single seater:(

Testing Mercedes SLS AMG

2010-03-31T07:24:00.000-07:00

Question: who is the first person in Germany who owns a brand new Mercedes SLS AMG? Answer: Hermann Layher owner of the biggest car & technique museum in Europe! So why do I drive this car? Because we are friends!!:)

My friend and instructor Manfred Pfeiffenberger...

...and me during business!

...changing seats...

...and filming from above!

Thanx to everyone for support and especially to Hermann "the German" for your boy toy!
...and by the way Konni good job on the pics!!!

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Tightes Helicopter landing pad in the world

2010-03-23T08:25:00.000-07:00

... Just joking! That's the reason why I love my little Robinson so much! You can do pretty much anything!!:)..... If you've the skills!

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Drift training OEAMTC Melk

2010-03-23T07:08:00.000-07:00

Drifting drifting drifting! My friend and former Rally driver Manfred Pfeiffenberger was trying to teach me how to drift a BMW M3 at the OEAMTC driving center in Melk! Not that easy but fun!

My other life

2010-03-18T17:57:00.000-07:00

...not a lot of people know that I was a mechanic before I became a Base jumper. But I still love working on bikes! Here is my old lady- a Moto Guzzi California 75' model. The italien cops had them back in the old days! Not that fast anymore but still a beauty

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It's Helicopter time

2010-03-18T17:55:00.000-07:00

After working my ass of the last 4 weeks I had to go back to my hometown Salzburg in Austria! First thing to do? - of course flying my helicopter! Check out some pics at my friends place the famous " Scalaria" at Lake Saint Wolfgang! I love to hang out there! Awesome place

... Crossing Salzburg airspace! Looks like winter is gone!?

... On final for landing at hotel "Scalaria"

My friend Umberto is already waiting....

... And time for coffee!:) thanx again to Umberto and the Gastberger family!

Media tour

2010-03-11T17:09:00.001-08:00

After 2 days of doing a media tour around the world -course just on the phone or in studios:) I finally ended up at the FOX studios! It was really hard work but worth every minute!

to watch it just click the link below
http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/4100865/skydiving-from-120000-feet/?playlist_id=87185

Test jumps in Taft

2010-03-06T13:02:00.001-08:00

Just had a couple of really exciting test jumps from 25.000 feet! We did pressurize the suit, tested the face shield heating and our oxygen equipment It all worked perfect! Thanx to Luke for working so hard on my parachute and safety device!! You rock!!!

Time to charge my batteries

2010-03-05T09:20:00.000-08:00

After doing all these tests I really needed a day of with my girlfriend! The best way to do that is Bob Morris' Paradise Cove Beach in Malibu! Check out some impressions.

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Busy week

2010-03-05T09:10:00.000-08:00

It has been a busy week! Wind tunnel tests in Perris and pressure chamber testing @ Beale Airforce Base. We've learned a lot. So thanx again to Skydive Perris, Beale AFB and of course to my Red Bull Stratos team! Couldn't do it without YOU!!

... Beale Airforce Base

... The Beale team after a very successful test up to 130.000 feet!!

My girl friend will come to LA

2010-02-27T15:23:00.001-08:00

... Oh yeah finally my girlfriend Nicole has arrived! I have no doubts that we all (mostly men) have experienced that before!!:)

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Touchdown in LA

2010-02-16T20:18:00.001-08:00

Back again! I love LA. first thing to do- meet the guys at the Red Bull office. Carol and Joanna @ the front desk and what a surprise!?- they wearing my 502 shirt and wanted me to sign the new Red Bulletin mag with me on the front page:)

...second thing to do- shopping like a man! No fashion, just food to survive!

Check out my fridge!!!!

Third thing to do- meet the devil!
I bought it 2005 and it is still a beauty... Cant wait going to Malibu tomorrow.

Performance Test

2010-02-12T12:17:00.000-08:00

Once in a month My coach Michael Mayerhofer want to check my performance! He is the one who is preparing me for the big mission if it comes down to body and mind!!
And hell yeah, that kind of a test is always a pain in the ass but like he always says: "no pain no gain"

...left my coach Michael Mayerhofer.

Skiing in Saalbach- Hinterglemm

2010-02-07T11:12:00.000-08:00

....before heading back to LA I wanna spent time with my friends!

My friend Toni Enn at his famous place called "Goasstall"
Always a good place to hang out and getting my energy back!!!
-- Post From My Nokia

Embroidery at my frinds Company

2010-02-02T10:55:00.000-08:00

Before I am heading back to LA I wanna make sure that all my sponsor logos are on
my clothes that I am gonna use for upcoming interviews while working on Red Bull Stratos. Not very exciting but fun!!

My friend Sigram Jaeger at work

-- Post From My Nokia

Breakfest with friends

2010-02-01T00:45:00.000-08:00

A good way to start the day is having breakfest at the famous Hotel Salzburg! Right: the owner Manfred Hochbein Left: my Manager Klaus Pollhammer

Flying helicopter

2010-01-31T09:04:00.000-08:00

After finishing all my interviews it is time to relax! I took a jet ranger and my girlfriend nici for a ride! 10.000 feet up to the mountains! Check it out

-- Post From My Nokia

Photoshoot

2010-01-24T18:07:00.001-08:00

... Before I am heading back to Austria We gonna shoot some pictures for my new autograph cards. Sven Hoffman is the photographer

-- Posted from my Nokia phone

Work out

2010-01-23T17:34:00.001-08:00

....done 4today! Now another hour in the gym and then...party! My suit specialist Mike Todt has his ??? Birthday

Red Bull Stratos VIDEO Clip #2

2010-01-23T14:49:00.000-08:00

This is a short clip about USAF Col. Joe Kittinger and me. It shows our relationship and passion for Red Bull Stratos...check it out!!

Live on TV in Australia

2010-01-23T13:48:00.001-08:00

...live on the "good morning sunrise" show in Australia.
-- Posted From My Nokia phone

Massive Media

2010-01-23T08:11:00.000-08:00

Just one day after launching Red Bull Stratos, Media is getting crazy!! I like it :)

..and our Red Bull Stratos website collapsed! Over one million people where trying to watch that site!! It was the 28th most searched website on google yesterday!!

... Talking to the media again and again...!

Outcome

2010-01-22T21:40:00.001-08:00

just a couple hours later we have already 352,000 search results for "felix baumgartner braking the speed of sound"!!!!!!

Foot and more

2010-01-22T21:35:00.001-08:00

finally I've got something to eat!!!

???

2010-01-22T21:33:00.001-08:00

Done for the Day

2010-01-22T21:32:00.001-08:00

3 pm! media has left, Joe went back to the airport and I am done as well. what a great day...

Retired USAF Cpt. Josef Kittinger

2010-01-22T21:31:00.001-08:00

Joe did a great job on the whole Satelite Tour

On Air

2010-01-22T21:28:00.003-08:00

Media Satelite Tour

2010-01-22T21:28:00.001-08:00

...spent 4! hours talking to the whole world about the upcoming project! exhausting but fun

RB Stratos Media Launch

2010-01-22T21:25:00.003-08:00

8:30 am, arriving at the Venue. getting excited....

Rockafeller Center NBC Studios VIDEO Clip #1

2010-01-22T21:25:00.001-08:00

Watch the VIDEO CLIP of USAF Col. Joe Kittinger and Extremskydiver Felix Baumgartner at the NBC "Morning Show" in NYC

http://www.youtube.com/watch

Limo Service

2010-01-22T21:21:00.001-08:00

at least we travel like Rock Stars to the Venue

Today is the day

2010-01-22T21:17:00.001-08:00

Getting up at 5 am and prepare for the NBC morning show...damned I am so tired!!

Just arrived in NYC

2010-01-22T21:14:00.001-08:00

Heading to New York

2010-01-19T15:10:00.001-08:00

Just checking if my blog works!?
Getting ready to leave AUSTRIA! In 9 hours I am gonna see the whole Stratos team again! going to bed now....see ya!!

On the road

2009-10-26T12:31:00.001-07:00

I had a hell of a time driving around in a Dodge Challenger 71" model with retired Airforce Cpt. Joe Kittinger. We went straight to Edwards Airforce Base, Ritchcrest and Palmdale. Finally we've met Bill Weaver who survived an accident with his SR-71 plane at the speed of mach 3.2!!!!! His engine quit at 78thousand feet! The plane stalled immediately, felt apart and he got ripped out of his plane and survived!.... Hard to believe!!

The whole trip was surrounded by the BBC. here are some impressions!!

...check out the map! This is the plan for the next couple day's

Me and Joe in the the Dodge, what a great colour!!

...arriving at Edwards AFB. We've seen launching an F16, F22 Raptor a B52 and an B2 Stealth Bomber!!!

...talk and talk and talk! Believe it or not, they never run out of film and they always have ONE more question??!!

...interviews with the BBC at Jawbone Canyon

... Time to chill and having a beer...

... or some more!!:)

...end of day one!

Day two, Breakfast @ Tiffany's!!

...arriving at Ridgecrest at 9 pm! Ridgecrest, has a population of 98 peole!!!

... they have an old prison there...

...but brand new cars!

...finally we've meet Bill Weaver. Great guy and even a greater story!!

..that is so true!!

...they still working on the restrooms but at least it is a start ;-)

This is it! Lockheed's legendary SR-71!

...check that out! F14 Tomcat the star of the movie Top Gun! Take a close look at the bombs!! "Felix rules" what a coincidence!!??

....Felix the "bomb"gartner....

... Thanks to Heide, Collin, tall Mat, short Mat, Ben, Bill and Joe! I had a blast....to be continued.....!

BBC filming in London

2009-10-22T12:48:00.001-07:00

...London is always a good place to hang out...especially when you have the BBC as your partner! Two days of intense shooting on green screen to make sure the audience will understand what Red Bull Stratos is all about. But as always my trip is in and out and that means no sightseing at all... I hate when that happens!!

Klaus my Manager is always with me on travelling. 8 am at hangar 7, ready to take off

just before touchdown at London Heathrow two hours later

Heide Cohu the RB communication manager is always fired up when we see each other!

...preparing for two days of filming at the Black Island studios

The producer Collin is giving me instructions how to act on the upcoming scene

... foot is always important....

... and also to drink

... two days later back at the airport! check out that sunset...

this is felix baumgartner... stand by!!

After work beer

2009-10-22T12:46:00.001-07:00

... getting closer to my comercial pilot liscence! after sitting in the classroom all day long we thought it is a good idea to land at my private helipad in front of my house...

... and now we're chilling the famous bar called "bumsen" with our famous "baumgartner beer"
...prost!!!!

Me and my teacher "Grufti"

Visit my friend the Rally driver

2009-10-04T02:07:00.001-07:00

....of course I am not driving to
to the event location!!

... arriving at rally! now I have to
find a landing spot?!

...there you go, perfect!!

... this is the car, the team and
the leader of the race!!

...good look for the race my
friend!!!

Style Police??

2009-10-02T07:36:00.001-07:00

sometimes you wanna change your style. but I am not sure if this is the way to go!!!?? :-)

-- Post From My iPhone

Helicopter comercial liscence

2009-08-23T04:40:00.001-07:00

I had always two dreams in my life, skydiving and flying helicopters! That was the reason why I started working on my helicopter liscence 2 years ago at Van Nuys Airport in L.A.

No it is time to improof my skills. I wanted to become a comercial helicopter pilot. Here are some shoots! I already have 5 hours on a Jet Ranger and did my first solo on that helicopter

Me and Christian Gruber "Grufti" who is my teacher to accomplish the task!

Life is good

2009-08-08T04:46:00.001-07:00

Summer is back in Austria and it is hot like hell! Perfect time to take my Harley and cool down at the lake!!

...funny because I've met Uli Hartinger at the bar on lake Attersee! She started the RB Stratos program back in 2006..

Going home

2009-08-04T13:18:00.001-07:00

We've made some very good progress on the Red Bull Stratos program the last couple weeks and now it is time to head home. Austria is calling and I have to work on my helicopter commercial license. " I will be back"

Going to my favorite breakfast place on Main Street

...that's how I like breakfast. Fruit plate, grapefruit juice and of course a big Italian latte

That's my place to hang out and recover from extensive day's of work...the Oceana on Ocean Ave

...Tough call to leave my toy in here in L.A.

... Yep and that one too!! :-(

First Capsule check with Cpt. Joe Kittinger

2009-08-04T13:02:00.001-07:00

Joe is explaining the full life support system of our capsule

This is it! Joe " been there done that" Kittinger and me "never been there and not done that- YET!"

...long way home

2009-07-29T19:04:00.000-07:00

Driving home from the shop. Those old farts reading my f'ing playboy magazine while I am working on my blog...it is okay, they deserve it!!

Chamber test at Beale Airforce BASE

2009-07-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

Early morning call at 7 am at the hotel in Yuba City...I am not a morning person.

Classroom for 2 hours. Deputy Commander, Tom Bowen, is telling me everything about hypoxia, suit technology and physiology

Getting dressed for pre-breathing

Leak-check on the suit and the helmet

Now I have to pre-breath for almost an hour to get rid of the nitrogen in my system

...paperwork like pretty much everywhere in the world of aviation

Last check at the pressure chamber before we are going up to a 130 thousand feet!!

The team of course controls everything from the outside.

...and the film crew is watching it.

I also took the chance to capture one moment from inside the chamber

...mission completed! Everybody was happy and we learned a lot today. Trust me, my body was telling me that humans were not made to be at 130,000 feet. It hurts and I really had to tough it out! But it will get better every time we go back into that chamber.

This is Felix Baumgartner, stand by...