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MATT CHAPMAN & THE EMBRY -
RIDDLE EXTRA 330LX
The Extra 330LX is a two-seat, tan- the Men’s Team to a silver medal. a respected airline captain with tens of courtesy photo
dem arrangement, low-wing aerobatic Along with this impressive finish thousands of flight hours.
monoplane with conventional (tail drag- came the coveted Hilliard Tro- business, with a reputation for safe-
ger) landing gear, offering exceptional phy, awarded to the highest fin- In addition to all that, Chapman ty and diligence. He enjoys building
aerobatic performance. It has a wing- ishing U.S. pilot at the WAC. He is a respected voice in the airshow and flying radio-controlled aircraft
span of 26.3 ft., is 22.8 ft. long and 8.6 also won the prestigious Interna- of all types.
ft. high. tional Aerobatic Club Champi-
onships in 1994 and the Fond du
Chapman is recognized as an ex- Lac Cup in 1995.
traordinary aerobatic pilot who thrills
millions of airshow fans each summer. Chapman’s exciting competi-
He began flying aerobatics in 1984 and tion aerobatics led him to air-
quickly worked his way up to the high- show performing. He is both a
est level of competition aerobatics – the solo performer, and flies forma-
Unlimited category. Recognized for his tion in a thrilling show with fel-
skills, he won one of only five slots on low performer Mike Mancuso.
the U.S. Unlimited Men’s Aerobatic
Team in 1996 and 1998. Chapman has flown in front
of millions of fans at airshows
At the 1998 World Aerobatic Cham- all over. He has appeared on ESPN,
pionships, Chapman was the highest- ESPN2, Fox Sports Network, Real TV,
ranking American pilot, finishing third The Learning Channel’s “Amazing
in the world with a bronze medal. He led America” and SpeedVision. He is also
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