On January 5, 2011, prematurely, after a long illness died Vladimir Stepanovich Titov, one of the leaders of world sport model aircraft, in the class of control line racing models.

He was honoured as Master of Sports of Russia, deserved trainer of the RSFSR, World Champion (1992), two-time European Champion (1995, 1997.) and World record (1992) Inspired by aircraft modelling in 1963, Vladimir Stepanovich devoted his life to sport aircraft modelling.

Aviation Engineer, highest qualification turner, he participated in the creation of innovative designs in aircraft modelling technology in several classes of Control line models (combat, scale, Team Racing).Great athlete, Vladimir Stepanovich Titov, was the first pilot in the history of model aircraft sport to win two consecutive European Championships. He was an example of a high quality, extremely correct and responsive pilot for many domestic and foreign competitors.

He worked for many years as coach and teacher of the Moscow Model Aircraft Club, Vladimir Stepanovich gave a significant contribution for the creation and preservation of major machinery tool base of the Club, still allowing the production of world-class engines

For his outstanding sportive career Vladimir Stepanovich Titov was awarded the medal for Valor, the Medal of the Order of Merit for the Motherland » second grade medal. He was the first sportsman three times Hero of the Soviet Union AI Pokryshkina.*Distinctive traits of Vladimir Stepanovich were exceptional modesty, honesty, diligence, and responsiveness.

The bright memory of this wonderful man will forever remain in our hearts.The funeral will be held January 10, 2011 at the Domodedovo cemetery.

• A.I.Pokryshkina's medal for active development of aircraft.