The incipient spin, autorotation and fully developed spins
Part 1 – The incipient spin and autorotation The subject of aircraft spins is vast, almost limitless, in fact. This is the first of a four-part series focused on the
June 17, 2021
Category: Manoeuvres
The gracious barrel roll − a graceful and comfortable manoeuvre
In the hands of a good pilot, the barrel roll is one of the nicest and most comfortable aerobatic manoeuvres to ride through. It can be flown very smoothly and
April 6, 2021
The Stall Turn
The stall turn is a spectacular manoeuvre to behold and it’s very useful for the aerobatic pilot. It enables the direction of the aircraft to be changed through 180° within
February 15, 2021
For the love of inverted flight
We’ve been doing a lot of inverted flying in formation recently. The goal is to explore different formations and manoeuvres with various aircraft to incorporate into our airshow routine. It
December 17, 2020
Master the tailslide
A good tailslide begins with as much speed as possible and the aircraft pitched as close to a perfect vertical as you can get it. Achieve this with a sight gauge or by looking at the angle between the wing tip and the horizon.
November 17, 2020