Biography

Luis Silvestre, a four-time Brazilian ballooning champion, has stood out in national and international competitions, including five World Championships, two pre-World Championships, and the World Air Games in Dubai. In 2008, he built his own racer balloon, which continues to perform exceptionally well to this day. The formation of the RVB Team, born from friendship and a shared passion for ballooning, has evolved into a close-knit family within the sport. Today, the RVB Team is preparing for the 25th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship, aiming to achieve an unprecedented feat for Brazil.

FAI World Championships and World Air Games
Year Event Country Location Ranking Average
202425th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2024HungarySzeged105399
201622nd FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2016JapanSaga84423
2015FAI World Air Games 2015United Arab EmiratesDubai14614
201421st FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2014BrazilRio Claro SP23569
201220th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2012United StatesBattle Creek44548
201019th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2010HungaryDebrecen24633
200818th FAI World Hot Air Balloon Championship 2008AustriaHofkirchen24633
Competition History
Year Event Country Location Ranking Average
2024Copa Brasil de Balonismo - IPERÓ/SPBrazilIperó - Sao Paulo8601
2024Copa do Brasil de Balonismo – 1a Etapa - Rio ClaroBrazilRio Claro, SP5734
202437º Campeonato Brasileiro de BalonismoBrazilBoituva / SP18497
202414º Campeonato Paulista de Balonismo 2023/2024 / OpenBrazilBoituva / SP4632
202413º Campeonato Paulista de Balonismo - São Carlos/SPBrazilSão Carlos / SP10508
2023Copa Brasil de Balonismo Etapa IperóBrazilIperó13406
202336º Campeonato Brasileiro de BalonismoBrazilBoituva - SÃO PAULO5681
2023Open São Paulo de BalonismoBrazilBoituva - SÃO PAULO9400