The Famous And Professional Aerobatic Pilots That You Must Know

By Christopher Price


When a child sees a plane transporting above the sky, for sure he or she will be amazed by it. And then one day, that child suddenly declared that he wanted to navigate an airplane and be a pilot when he grows up. Lots of kids dreamed to become one as soon as they witness the wonders or aeronautics. It looks awesome indeed but can be quite dangerous whenever that person equips an aerobatic pilot parachute.

Probably few people know the overview or background of an aerobatic flight. As long as they can some aircrafts flying above the sky, then do not care about the details or even wonders of an aeronautics anymore. Before you even know it, this had been used during the first world war as an air force to attack and dodge the plane and fire of enemy. But in this generation, the concept has evolved turning it into an air show that some people found it entertaining to watch.

An air show is an event in public where it exhibits aircraft. It usually includes a demonstration of aerobatics. Airshows are sometimes held in national, local or military charities and usually done for trade events or business ventures. People may found it so cool to look at but sometimes it displays some dangers to the aviators and spectators. Correspondingly, some professionals can perform this job very well. Below are the most well-known aerobatic pilots.

Sean D. Tucker. When it comes to aerobatics, this person is always part of the lists of outstanding performers. His favorite stunt is called triple ribbon cut. Regardless of his fear of flying, he already had flown more than a thousand performances and became the Chairman of EAA or Experimental Aircraft Association.

Kirby Chambliss. Becoming a pilot was his childhood dream. His inspiration to walk and achieve this path was his father who is a professional skydiver. As a result, he is now successful as he becomes a champion in aerobatics and even entered an air race in Red Bull Air Race World series.

Svetlana Kapanina. She is an aerobatics aviator born in Russian and became a World Champion in a category of women. She was born on December 28, 1968, and started her career when she was 19 years old. It was in 1991 that she turned into a member of the national team in Russia for aerobatics.

Patty Wagstaff. She became aware of the system of aeronautics during her days in childhood because of her father. Aside from that, the Flight Simulator series, made by Microsoft, had featured Wagstaff several times. Wagstaff was also the first individual to accomplish and win the Charlie Hilliard Trophy.

Nigel Lamb. He is an English aerobatic aviator and also quite known for he became a champion in 2014 Red Bull Air Race. His father too was his inspiration to walk on this career path. Lamb was seen too at some movie productions.

Dream big. That is what most people say to you. Make these persons as your inspiration to pursue your career in aviation.




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