Set record for altitude and aerobatic feats, becoming an aviatrix-record holder in November 1912.
In November 1912, at the age of 23, Shakhovskaya accomplished remarkable feats in aviation by becoming the first female pilot to perform aerobatics such as the Nesterov loop and reaching an altitude of 2.5 kilometers. These achievements solidified her status as an aviatrix of extraordinary skill and courage. During a period where women were often restricted from such dangerous endeavors, her accomplishments challenged perceptions and paved the way for acceptance of women pilots in competitive aviation.