Aerobatic & Advanced Handling
Without doubt, aerobatic flight represents the pinnacle of ‘hands on’ flying. Flying an aircraft in this manner demands skill and judgement beyond that required by more straight forward ‘A to B’ flying. Your reward for achieving this level of skill is unparalleled freedom and confidence improving all aspects of your relationship with aviation, whilst significantly deepening the satisfaction and enjoyment which motivated you to start flying in the first place.
In recognition of this most rapidly expanding area of interest, we offer a number of different courses for aerobatic training. Ranging from a simple one-off trial aerobatic lesson, to full-blown courses to prepare you for the exciting world of competition flying. Whichever you choose, all aerobatic training courses are fundamentally designed to make you a better and safer pilot.
AOPA Aerobatic Certificate Courses
For those looking to hone their flying skills, these certificates, devised and endorsed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and are considered to set the standard in aerobatic qualifications.
There are 3 courses: Basic, Standard and Intermediate.
With an emphasis on good airmanship and safety, these courses are designed to give you a full understanding of both human and aircraft limitations. By the end of the course, you will be proficient in basic, standard or intermediate level aerobatics.
Pre-course requirements
You do not need to be a qualified pilot to receive aerobatic training. Non qualified flyers are advised to try an Aerobatic Trial Lesson in the first instance. Qualified pilots are advised to discuss their requirements with us to determine a suitable level of training.
Training
These courses consist of a minimum of 8 hours’ flight tuition and 8 hours’ ground tuition.
At the end of the course, you will undergo a ‘Flight Test’ to demonstrate your proficiency at your chosen level. Once you have completed this, your instructor will supply you with the paperwork required for you to apply for your AOPA Certificate.
Basic Syllabus
- Engine & Airframe – Knowledge of limitations & safety aspects
- Pre-flight procedures
- Slow flight – Level, climbing, turning & descending
- Stall entries & recoveries
- Advanced / Max rate turns
- Spins with non-precision recoveries
- Recoveries from Unusual Attitudes
- Loops
- Aileron (Ballistic) Roll
- Barrel Roll
- Slow Roll
- Stall Turn
- Half Roll off the top of a Loop
- Half Cuban (rolling on down line)
- Quarter Clover, rolling downwards
- Combination Sequences
Standard Syllabus
- Engine & Airframe – Knowledge of limitations & safety aspects
- Pre-flight procedures
- Climbing & Descending 45° lines
- Precision Spin from level deceleration or after Climbing Line
- Quarter Clover rolling upwards or Wingover
- Half Cuban Eight
- Half Reverse Cuban Eight
- Recovery from mishandled Stall Turn
- Stall Turn with ¼ roll down
- Split-S
- Two point Roll
- Four point Roll
- Hesitation Loop
- Standard Sequence – Recommended 8-10 Figures
Intermediate Syllabus
- Engine & Airframe – Knowledge of limitations & safety aspects
- Pre-flight procedures
- Full Roll on Climbing 45° line
- Precision Inverted Spin from level deceleration or after climbing line
- Inverted Steep Turn through at least 180°
- Half Outside Loop upwards
- Stall Turn with half vertical roll
- Humpty Bump with quarter rolls up/down
- Rolling Turn in or out
- Flick Roll, Half Flick
- Eight Point Roll
- Avalanche
- Square Loop
- Intermediate Sequence – Recommended 8-10 Figures
Cost
8 hours ‘dual’ Extra EA200 at the published rate.
(All briefing and instructor time is included.)
Advanced Aerobatics to suit you
Pilots who already enjoy aerobatic flying may wish to further expand their skills by learning more complex and technical manoeuvres. Further exploiting the unlimited capabilities of the Extra 200, we can introduce you to the challenges of the Lomcevak, Knife-edge spin, Inverted spin and tail slide to name a few.
All advanced training will be structured according to your individual requirements and based on your existing level of competence and long term goals.
For bookings or enquiries please call us on 01223 373717
or email us at enquiries@cambridgeaeroclub.com
