Bicho Carrera
Name: Victor "Bicho" Carrera
Date of birth: 1996
Nationality: Chile
Paraglider: OMIKRON, OMEGA ULS
Harness: WEIGHTLESS, IMPRESS
Flies since: 2007
Achievements: Acro World Champion 2021
About
The personable Chilean grew up with a launch pad in his back garden on the Pacific coast. Bicho acquired his first paraglider when he was just three years old. Since then he spent years ground handling and coastal soaring, laying the groundwork for his well-developed sensitivities to the paraglider in flight. At the age of 19 he decided make his hobby hisprofession. In 2021 he fulfilled his biggest dream and became ACRO world champion.
Interview
Do you remember your first flight? How was it?
Hee-hee, my first was tandem with my dad, I was 11 months old. But the first solo was at 11 years old, it was a beautiful evening on the beach. Whenever I remember that day, I get tears of happiness.
What moments make flying worthwhile?
I try to fly as much as possible. I don't care if it's in the mountains or on the beach; if it's acro or XC, hike & fly or paramotor, alone or with company. Every flight has its magic.
Your three top flying areas?
Organya (Spain)
Annecy (France)
Maitencillo (Chile)
What are you doing on a day that is not flyable?
If it’s too windy I do kitesurf; if there’s no wind, base jump. But no Playstation.
Most important paragliding successes?
1 time World Champion acrobatic
2 times acrobatic vice World Cup champion
1 time synchro World Cup champion
1 time Acro Show winner
Why do you fly for ADVANCE?
I fly for ADVANCE because I love every detail and the perfection on every product, that is ADVANCE for me.
What is your favourite food?
Chilean fish ;)
What is your favourite quote in life?
“Do it with passion, discipline and love”.
This is the way I do things
Stories
Into the Eclipse
Bicho Carrera planned a special flight on the day of a total eclipse of the Sun. The young Chilean would fly his paraglider in the darkened sky of the eclipse as the Moon passed exactly in front of the Sun.
