In pursuit of perfection
Bob Hoover once told me that “if flying is boring you, you’re not flying accurately enough”. I’m not sure what you make of his words, but here are my thoughts.
March 2, 2021
Tag: airshow flying
Flying formation – a five-foot world
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.
February 7, 2021
The Dance – mental preparation for aerobatics
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.
November 22, 2020