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Matt Chapman in the Embry Riddle Eagle 580
Aerobatic Superstar Matt Chapman will return to the Field of Flight in 2012. Matt is recognized world-wide for his extraordinary aerobatic skills. Each Summer, Matt performs for millions of airshow fans, thrilling them all.
Matt began flying aerobatics in 1984 and quickly worked his way up in the world of aerobatics. In 1996 & 1998, Matt was on the US Unlimited Men’s Aerobatic Team. At the 1998 World Aerobatic Championships, Matt was the highest-ranking American pilot, finishing third in the world with a bronze medal. Along with this impressive finish came the coveted Hillard Trophy, awarded to the highest finishing U.S. Pilot at the Championships. Matt also won the prestigious International Aerobatic Club Championships in 1994 & the Fon du Lac Cup in 1995. All of this aerobatic experience led him to air show flying. Matt’s routine is full of “HI-DEF” Aerobatic maneuvers. His amazing & thrilling show will captivate patrons at this years event.
Matt flies in the Embry-Riddle Eagle 580 powered by a Lycoming IO-580 engine capable of 330 Horsepower. The Eagle is essentially a CAP 580...only FIVE other CAP 580s fly in the world today.
