Vasily Ivanovich Chkalov

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aviator
gptkbp:aircraft_operated over 3000 hours
ANT-25
influenced future generations of pilots
participated in major aviation events
Moscow to Vancouver flight
contributed to aviation research initiatives
gptkbp:aviation_contributions significant contributions to aviation history
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Hero_of_the_Soviet_Union
gptkbp:birth_date 1904-02-02
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Novodevichy_Cemetery
gptkbp:children Vladimir Chkalov
gptkbp:commemorated_by aviation museums
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspiration for Soviet pilots
gptkbp:death_date 1938-12-15
gptkbp:famous_flight_date June 1937
gptkbp:famous_flight_distance over 8,000 kilometers
gptkbp:famous_flight_duration 63 hours
gptkbp:famous_for first non-stop flight from the USSR to the USA
gptkbp:famous_quote " The sky is my home."
gptkbp:first_flight ANT-37
gptkbp:flight_style military and civilian aircraft
precision flying
multiple world records
gptkbp:flying_achievements_summary renowned for his exceptional flying skills
gptkbp:flying_competitions gptkb:Soviet_National_Championships
gptkbp:flying_innovations developed new flight technologies
gptkbp:flying_philosophy dedication to aviation excellence
gptkbp:flying_recognition awarded multiple medals for bravery
gptkbp:flying_safety promoted aviation safety standards
gptkbp:flying_techniques innovative flight maneuvers
gptkbp:historical_achievement recognized as a national hero
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered international aviation routes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vasily Ivanovich Chkalov
gptkbp:influenced Soviet aviation
gptkbp:influenced_artists books about aviation history
gptkbp:influenced_aviation post-war aviation advancements
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Andrei_Tupolev
gptkbp:involved_in Soviet aviation development
gptkbp:known_for long-distance flight
gptkbp:legacy pioneering long-distance flights
gptkbp:legislation aviation policies in the USSR
gptkbp:media_appearances documentaries and films
gptkbp:memorials Chkalov Monument in Nizhny Novgorod
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:Soviet_Air_Force
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:notable_pilots advocated for aviation education reforms
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Pilot
gptkbp:place_of_birth Sovetskaya Gavan, Russia
gptkbp:place_of_death Moscow, Russia
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Major
gptkbp:related_aircraft respected figure in the aviation community
gptkbp:service_years 1920-1938
gptkbp:spouse Maria Chkalova
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Kachinsk_Air_Force_School
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yak-3
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5