Full name: Matthew David Hall
Date of Birth: 16 September 1971
Place of Birth: Scone, NSW, Australia
Current residence: Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Family: Wife Pedita, son Mitchell, stepson Cameron and stepdaughter Amelia
Usual race weight: 69 kgs
Height: 173cm
Years flying as at 2010: 36 since first flight with father, 24 since beginning training in gliders and 23 since getting glider license
Previous jobs: RAAF Fighter Pilot, Fighter Combat Instructor
Military rank: Wing Commander
Role models: Nigel Lamb
Aviation mentors: Bob Hoover, Sean Tucker, Sir Charles Kingsford Smith
Favourite place to race: Australia
Favourite place to vacation: Australia (home!!)
Favourite food: Curry
Favourite drink: Water, White Wine
Favourite music: 80s Rock
What’s on your ipod right before you fly: Black Eyed Peas
Three people i’d like to meet: Jon Bon Jovi, John Glenn, The Queen.
In three words describe the Red Bull Air Race: Spectacular, Exciting, Professional
