From July 4 to July 10, 2016, the XXV Russian Aeronautical Championship was held at the Drakino Airfield in the Moscow region.

The organizer of the competition is the Russian Federation of Aeronautical Sports. Conducting organizations:
- V.P.Chkalov Central Aero Club DOSAAF of Russia;
- Serpukhov Aviation and sports club ROSTO (DOSAAF).
The week from July 4 to July 10, 2016 at the XXV Russian Aeronautics Championship flew by: time passed in agonizing anticipation of the weather, then raced at a rapid competitive pace.
25 masters of aerobatics from the Perm Territory, Tyumen, Moscow, Tula regions, the cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow competed for the titles of national champions in 2016 in classes unlimited (international designation – Unlimited) and with restrictions (Advanced).
ИJuly broke out with a series of prolonged rains and thunderstorms. But still, three out of four possible exercises played in the Advanced class is a good result. It allows you to identify the strongest pilots-athletes of the country at the moment for representation at international competitions.
However, it was the rain that put the final point in the XXV National Championship, stopping the drawing of the third exercise in the Unlimited class.

Svetlana Kapanina has been conquered:
1 gold medal for the First exercise (free know);
1 gold medal for the Second exercise (free unknown);
According to the sum of the two exercises, Svetlana Kapanina is the absolute champion of Russia.
Also:
team gold medal - as part of the Moscow team and the passing Cup named after G.G. Korchuganova.