Throughout her flying career Kapanina has won numerous titles and received many awards, the most recent being in July of this year. Kapanina was placed fourth overall in the World Aerobatic Championships - the highest placed women in the whole competition.
In 2003 Kapanina became the first pilot to win a World Championship title more than twice. She achieved this feat by winning the 1996, 1998, 2001 and 2003 competitions.
A qualified pharmacist, Kapanina never thought her hobby would end up becoming her full-time career. After completing medical school in 1987 Kapanina then went onto graduate from Kaluga Pilot's School in 1995. Svetlana is married and a mom to two children.
