Piloting an aircraft effectively and efficiently involves two processes. The first is handling − the physical aspect of flying involving the manipulation of the controls. The second is the cognitive
Far be it for me to be the cause of controversy, but when a matter requires setting straight, I can’t be silent. My good friend and fellow contributor to this
All pilots have a collection of memorable flights, which often include your ‘firsts’ such as your first solo or first airshow. These flights could be great achievements like winning a
These aircraft are designed to be flown in the way I describe here. In fact, their great strength, controllability and power combine to enable this type of flight. It’s fair to say that it is the progress in aircraft technology that has ushered in this new, more precise and yes, more violent style of aerobatics.
You quickly remind yourself of a golden rule in competition aerobatics – forget about the other guy. The competition is always with yourself. You are striving for perfection. You will never achieve it, but you just have to be better than you were last time.