Crashed German pilot Zimmer was to get prize
German pilot Guenter Zimmer, who died in a helicopter crash on August 8 during demonstration flights at the Borovaya airstrip near Minsk, was exected in October to receive a prize for his special achievements in the helicopter sports, reports Belapan.
The prize is awarded by the International Aviaion Federation for special achievements. Zimmer was a member of the German helicopter sports national tean for 20 years. He took part in 12 national and 6 world championships. He had over 4500 flying hours.
Zimmer was survived by his wife and young son Sasha.
The prize is awarded by the International Aviaion Federation for special achievements. Zimmer was a member of the German helicopter sports national tean for 20 years. He took part in 12 national and 6 world championships. He had over 4500 flying hours.
Zimmer was survived by his wife and young son Sasha.
