Document address: faq_aerobatics.html Frequently Asked Questions about Aerobatics Frequently Asked Questions about Aerobatics =========================================== Preface =======

All, I just got a quote for $3300 per year on a 7ECA!!! (from Falcon) I have 250 hours and 50 tailwheel. What am I doing wrong? -- Bob Esser, Ph.D. Electronic Sciences and Technology Division Navy Research Lab Washington, DC

Could anyone recommend a good aerobatics instructor and/or a good aerobatics school in or near the Houston, Texas area? Thanks in advance, jw

While recently doing some extended inverted time, practicing rolling out on headings while still trying to maintain altitude, I noted some brake fluid had leaked onto the pedals and got rather slippery. I hadn't noticed this before, as most of my stuff so far has been positive Gs. I'm assuming...

Hi all, I'm travelling to the US from the UK in a couple of weeks time in an attempt to buy an Eagle. Although I can do a preliminary inspection, I would feel far happier having either an Eagle experienced engineer or an existing Eagle owner to help inspect the prospective aircraft. If an...

I own a 1960 Cessna 172 with 2500 hours on the airframe. It is not rated for aerobatic flight, but the positive and negative G loads that it is approved for far exceed the normal G forces associated with a well-executed barrel roll. Has anyone heard of this maneuver being performed in a 1960 172?

I came across two very short videos of a Hind. What do you make of these flight characteristics? Is this normal autorotation for this bird?? http://tinyurl.com/2w7a2t and http://tinyurl.com/3y6vzn

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Hi Anyone could help me finding a light cloth helmet for my standard "clark-like" headset ? I have made something efficient but ugly with clips from an old mtb helmet. There are nice leather helmets on the web but often circa $200 which is definitely too much for the thing, and anyway will not...

For Sale: (Available Jan./Feb. '05) MT Propeller - MTV-9-B-C/C-190-18a 3-Blade, 74.8" diameter MTV-9-B-C Hub with C-190-18A Blades Type Certificated (A8SO) for use on Pitts S-2B. Current installation shown in attached photo. Great replacement for the life-limited Hartzell 2-Blade.

I would like to extend to my many friends throughout the world a very Merry Christmas and the sincere wish that you all have a peaceful, healthy, and prosperous new year. Dudley Henriques International Fighter Pilots Fellowship Commercial Pilot/CFI Retired

Everybody catch Letterman on 5/20. Jamal Solberg in a Christen Eagle, I believe. Not bad exposure for the sport.

22 to 24 August 2003: 6th Red Bull Vertigo in Villeneuve (VD/Switzerland) Daring acrobatics at airy heights From 22 to 24 August 2003 in Villeneuve (VD/Switzerland), the world´s best hang-gliders and paragliders will be meeting to compete at the Red Bull Vertigo. For the sixth year paragliders and...

What is the best (forward visibility) two seater aerobatic plane?

Greetings, I'm looking at purchasing a good used Pitts S-1D with "C" wings. I can't imagine why anyone would make this combination but I'm thinking it will keep me on the learning curve for quite some time anyway. I've read the difference between the "C" and "D" wings are an extra set of...

Was just looking over some old brochures, and got to thinking about the Starduster line of biplanes. Anyone have experiences with them? In particular the Acroduster or Super Starduster models. Also, as a fan of aviation history, as well as the newer sport designs, I'm curious which of the two is...

Many years ago a remember reading about an aerobatic maneuver in which the aircraft, flying basically straight and level, was thrown into an attitude which caused it to "tumble", in effect going tail over nose, then recovering to straight and level. My best memory of the name of the maneuver was...

I have a recently bought Pitts S1-C and I am trying to get its new airworthiness certificate since the one it had became void at the change of ownership. The FAA, however, wants a letter stating that the S1-C is an aerobatic airplane which seems like complete bull to me. I'm wondering where I could...

I just heard that Duane Cole has passed away. Does anyone know the details? Rick Pellicciotti, Memphis, TN

I have an older Pitts S-1 project I an trying to finish. It has Sparcraft 4 aileron wings. The old plans I have do not show the CG range. Does anyone flying a Pitts like this know what the CG range should be? Thanks!

Dear All, The world championship for glider aerobatics has started these days (16-25 August) in Austria. The official webpage (www.wgac2007.com) has been advisitising livestream transmissions of the contest flights. I have been looking on a regular basis but no flight are yet available. They have...