After a three-year hiatus, the popular Red Bull Air Race returns to the skies and the World Tour revs into gear right here in the UAE.

Ahead of the event in Abu Dhabi, Sport360 were offered the chance to see first-hand what life is like as a Red Bull Air Race pilot with the co-pilot experience.

Our man Denzil Pinto was the lucky one who got the chance to don his flight suit and play the part of a real-life Maverick. 

Here is highlights of Denzil's flight as he embarks on the greatest rollercoaster ride of his life!