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Career Spotlight Series: Kirby Chambliss, Red Bull Aerobatic Pilot

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Key Takeaways:

  • Red Bull Aerobatic Pilot Kirby Chambliss aspired to be the best in the world, perceiving his aircraft's wings as an extension of his arms.
  • He attributes his success to practicing more than anyone else, a crucial factor for achieving world-class status.
  • Chambliss's rigorous training regimen involved practicing three times a day, six days a week.
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“The wings are like an extension of my arms,” Red Bull Aerobatic Pilot Kirby Chambliss says. “I wanted to be the best in the world, and when you want to be the best in the world at anything, you’ve just got to practice more than anyone else.”

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