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Matt Chapman

Aircraft:

Murdry CAP 321EX (One of only 6 in the world.)

Empty weight:1,300 lb.
Wing span:24'
Engine:330 horsepower six cylinder Lycoming IO-580
Construction:Composite fuselage, carbon fiber wings.
Speeds:Top speed, 240 mph
Roll rate:400 degrees per second
G limits:+/- 10 G's

Performance description:

Action-packed blend of precision aerobatic maneuvers with tumbles and gyroscopic figures

Short bio:

Matt, an American Airlines pilot, started flying in 1979 and now has over 14,000 hours flying time. He began flying aerobatics in 1984, and has been a U.S. Unlimited Men's Aerobatic Team member in 1996 and 1998. Other hobbies include building and flying radio-controlled model airplanes and helicopters.

Career highlights/awards:

  • 1998 WAC Bronze medal (3rd place)
  • 1998 Awarded Hillard trophey for highest ranking American pilot
  • 1995 Fond du Lac Cup
  • 1994 IAC Champion
  • One of the six elite pilots in the Championship Air Show Pilots Association (CASPA)



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