We now have a reasonable understanding as to how an aircraft might behave in a spin. We know that if we are to achieve and maintain a steady state in
Why did United Airlines take a brand new 737 MAX-8 to the Oshkosh AirVenture airshow? As many of us know, EAA AirVenture is the world’s biggest airshow in terms of
In the mid 80’s the late Peter Celliers organized a “World Masters Aerobatic Competition” that was hosted at the La Mercy Airfield on the Kwazulu Natal Coast of South Africa.
Putting a formation aerobatic team together is easier said than done! Getting a couple of guys or gals together to operate as a slick, safe unit comes with its challenges.
Anyone who’s been to an airshow or aerobatic competition, may have seen participating pilots do what is called “the dance” before strapping into their airplane. There are several objectives when mentally preparing for a flight. The first is to ensure that you know the sequence perfectly. A pilot needs to be able to rattle off all the figures very quickly without a second’s hesitation. If you can’t get it right on the ground, there’s little chance you’ll know what to do in the air.