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Imac Kiwi · 04-20-2006, 05:06 PM

Svetlana Kapanina

FIVE TIMES WOMENS WORLD CHAMPION AEROBATIC PILOT

By winning the 2005 World Aerobatic Championship in the female category for the fifth time and finishing fourth overall (including men), Svetlana Kapanina confirmed she was the best female aerobatic pilot of all times.

In 1987 Svetlana graduated from medical school as a pharmacist. The following year she started flying in Kurgan and by 1991 was a member of the Russian Aerobatic Joint Crew. By 1995 she had graduated from Kaluga Pilot’s School and although Svetlana never believed she would devote her life to flying, what started out as a hobby has turned into serious work as an aerobatic professional.

It has not taken her long to join the ranks of the world’s elite aerobatic pilots. Perhaps her training as a gymnast and the many hours spent on the trampoline have contributed to her success.

In 1991, Svetlana was Absolute Champion of Russia and in 1993 won silver at the European Aerobatic Championships, her first international aerobatic contest. She was awarded the medal “ For Service To Motherland” in 1995 and “Award Of Honour” in 2002.

To date, Svetlana has been awarded 30 gold medals in World Championships and is the one and only pilot to be four times World Champion , in 1996, 1998, 2001 and 2003. In amongst all this, Svetlana has found time to have a family, being the mother of a four year old son and a 2 year old daughter.

04-20-2006, 05:06 PM	#2
Imac Kiwi All I need is more talent Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 871	Re: Warbirds OVer Wanaka Svetlana Kapanina FIVE TIMES WOMENS WORLD CHAMPION AEROBATIC PILOT By winning the 2005 World Aerobatic Championship in the female category for the fifth time and finishing fourth overall (including men), Svetlana Kapanina confirmed she was the best female aerobatic pilot of all times. In 1987 Svetlana graduated from medical school as a pharmacist. The following year she started flying in Kurgan and by 1991 was a member of the Russian Aerobatic Joint Crew. By 1995 she had graduated from Kaluga Pilot’s School and although Svetlana never believed she would devote her life to flying, what started out as a hobby has turned into serious work as an aerobatic professional. It has not taken her long to join the ranks of the world’s elite aerobatic pilots. Perhaps her training as a gymnast and the many hours spent on the trampoline have contributed to her success. In 1991, Svetlana was Absolute Champion of Russia and in 1993 won silver at the European Aerobatic Championships, her first international aerobatic contest. She was awarded the medal “ For Service To Motherland” in 1995 and “Award Of Honour” in 2002. To date, Svetlana has been awarded 30 gold medals in World Championships and is the one and only pilot to be four times World Champion , in 1996, 1998, 2001 and 2003. In amongst all this, Svetlana has found time to have a family, being the mother of a four year old son and a 2 year old daughter.