Madelyne Delcroix

Madelyne Delcroix (born 30 January 1946) is a French former champion aviator and aerobatics pilot.^[1]

Delcroix was born in Wattrelos, in Nord, France.^[2]

In 1964, Delcroix participated in the Marcel Doré Cup.^[2] In 1966, at the age of 20, Delcroix competed in the World Aerobatics Championships in Moscow, finishing fifth in the women's section.^[1] In 1968, she won the women's division of the World Championships in Magdeburg, Germany, flying a Zlin 526 aircraft.^[3] With this victory, Delcroix became the first French aviator to win an international aerobatics title.^[4][5][6]

After retiring from active aerobatics, Delcroix worked for the International Aerobatic Club, organising aerobatic championship competitions.^[6] She also serves as a jury member for competitions, such as the FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championships.^[7][8]