Overview
This primer on aerobatic flight instruction begins with detailed definitions of aerobatic flight terminology and provides a directory of the particular flight maneuvers that are considered to be aerobatic. The specific aerodynamics at work in each maneuver and how the maneuver will feel to the pilot are explained, and detailed illustrations map out how to execute each move. In addition, advice on the body’s physiological reaction to the abrupt changes of direction and orientation in aerobatic flight and how to deal with any problematic reactions is provided.
Synopsis
This primer on aerobatic flight instruction begins with detailed definitions of aerobatic flight terminology and provides a directory of the particular flight maneuvers that are considered to be aerobatic. The specific aerodynamics at work in each maneuver and how the maneuver will feel to the pilot are explained, and detailed illustrations map out how to execute each move. In addition, advice on the body's physiological reaction to the abrupt changes of direction and orientation in aerobatic flight and how to deal with any problematic reactions is provided.
Author Biography: David Robson is a former fighter and test pilot for the Royal Australian Air Force and was a member of their elite Delta aerobatic team.