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Imac Kiwi · 04-20-2006, 06:07 PM

Jurgis Kairys

WORLD CHAMPION AEROBATIC PILOT

The World Champion aerobatic pilot is back at Warbirds Over Wanaka. Jurgis Kairys from Lithuania, is not just any pilot, but an aircraft engineer who designs his own in order to fly the maneuvers of his dreams.

Asked by the Sukhoi Design Bureau in 1982 to assist them in further developing their aerobatic aircraft, Jurgis was instrumental in the design of the SU 26, SU 29 and SU 31 series of aircraft which have dominated the Unlimited World Aerobatic Championships for over two decades.

Jurgis’ debut at Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 stunned the crowd with heart stopping maneuvers hitherto unseen in New Zealand. His return to the airshow in 2006 is anticipated with great expectation and enthusiasm. He will fly his SU 26 which is powered by a Russian 400 horsepower PF engine swinging a 2.6 m propeller.

Be prepared for vertical climbs off the ground, hanging on the prop 20 metres above the ground, upside down just above the runway and continuous rolls while turning this way and that - Jurgis will stun the crowd again this year with something new, on that you can rely.

04-20-2006, 06:07 PM	#3
Imac Kiwi Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 878	Re: Warbirds OVer Wanaka Jurgis Kairys WORLD CHAMPION AEROBATIC PILOT The World Champion aerobatic pilot is back at Warbirds Over Wanaka. Jurgis Kairys from Lithuania, is not just any pilot, but an aircraft engineer who designs his own in order to fly the maneuvers of his dreams. Asked by the Sukhoi Design Bureau in 1982 to assist them in further developing their aerobatic aircraft, Jurgis was instrumental in the design of the SU 26, SU 29 and SU 31 series of aircraft which have dominated the Unlimited World Aerobatic Championships for over two decades. Jurgis’ debut at Warbirds Over Wanaka 2004 stunned the crowd with heart stopping maneuvers hitherto unseen in New Zealand. His return to the airshow in 2006 is anticipated with great expectation and enthusiasm. He will fly his SU 26 which is powered by a Russian 400 horsepower PF engine swinging a 2.6 m propeller. Be prepared for vertical climbs off the ground, hanging on the prop 20 metres above the ground, upside down just above the runway and continuous rolls while turning this way and that - Jurgis will stun the crowd again this year with something new, on that you can rely.