Jurgis Kairys (born 6 May 1952 in Krasnoyarsk Krai)[1] is a Lithuanian aerobatic pilot and aeronautical engineer.[2]

Jurgis Kairys
Kairys in his Su-31
Personal information
NationalityLithuanian
Born (1952-05-06) 6 May 1952 (age 72)
Krasnoyarsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Sport
Country Lithuania
SportAirSport
EventAerobatic
Medal record
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1990 Yverdon Freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1994 Debrecen Freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1988 Red Deer Freestyle
Silver medal – second place 1996 Oklahoma City Freestyle
Silver medal – second place 2009 Silverstone Freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Red Deer Unlimited
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Foligno Freestyle
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1989 Bekescsaba Freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1987 Plössen Freestyle
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Grosseto Unlimited

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jurgis Kairys". Lietuvos sporto enciklopedija. Mokslo ir enciklopedijų leidybos centras. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  2. ^ "Egėjo jūroje sudužo Jurgio Kairio lėktuvas, išsigelbėjęs pilotas: "Žinojau, kad svarbiausia neįsileisti baimės"".
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