Although I sail I have never glided. I am a bit jealous.
Here is DA MAN:
First name: Sebastian
Surname: Kawa
Born: 1972-11-15
Height: 182 cm
Eyes: brown
Nationality: Poland
Sebastian Kawa flies gliders since 1988. He has already won ten gold medals of World and Europe Championships - thus continuing his father's passion for aviation. Before he sat down at the controls of a glider he used to sail - winning medals in the classes Optimist, Cadet, and "420". He is a physician by profession.
- His own site in Polish, http://www.sebastiankawa.pl
Official International Gliding Championship (IGC) Pilot Ranking List
The list is updated after each competition that is sanctioned for inclusion. Last updated 4 November 11
1. Michael Sommer, 995.4, GER, Open, 2010
2. Sebastian Kawa, 994.8, POL, Standards, 2010
3. Zbigniew Nieradka, 988.6, POL, 18m, 2010
Pilot: Sebastian Kawa
Year: 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Ranking Points: 802 802 932 932 961 981 989 993 993 992 992 994
Ranking Posn: 122 143 23 42 15 3 1 1 1 2 2 2
Total pilots: 280 322 503 739 1153 1790 2271 2515 2680 3379 4009 4769
- http://igcrankings.fai.org/
"Szybownik" - This 10:38 minutes film presents the profile and sporting achievements of multiple world champion in gliding - Sebastian Kawa. His own narration in Polish, some snapshots from competitions and training. It is worthy to watch even if you do not understand Polish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0iPkeJ54yw
2008 interview with Glider Pilot S. Kawa, in English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-7g1K8r-pE
Sebastian Kawa in Diana 2, Extreme gliding, Grand Prix 2005, Alps
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqMKNsPbjao
These are just few samples. There are many Kawa's videos on youtube.
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