"WHY FLY AEROBATICS?"

TO EXPERIENCE THE COMPLETE FLIGHT ENVELOPE:

Airplanes were designed for three-dimensional flight.   Unlike an automobile, train or boat, an airplane can truly move in three-dimensional space, yet most pilots never learn to fully maneuver the aircraft in this 3-D environment. Student pilots learn to takeoff, climb, turn, descend and land, but that’s a very small part of the total flight envelope of which many aircraft – and pilots – are capable.

TO INCREASE CONFIDENCE AND PILOT SKILLS:

Pilots who have flown aerobatics develop an instinctive awareness of attitude and the fastest way back to straight-and-level controlled flight. They are able to quickly identify upsets and properly react to them, resisting the urge to pull back on the yoke when an upset occurs. They become familiar and comfortable with the mechanics of spin recovery. Aerobatic pilots develop an increased feel and sensitivity for the controls of their airplane, leading to improved handling of the aircraft both on and off the ground.

BECAUSE IT'S FUN!

The new aerobatic student quickly learns that AEROBATICS IS  FUN! . . . perhaps more fun than working on any previous rating. The pilot who completes a 10 hour aerobatic course does so because he enjoys it. Learning loops, rolls and spins is exhilarating, and a beneficial side effect is the increased skill and confidence the student takes back to his regular flying experience. The pilot who regularly flies solo aerobatics experiences a unique sense of freedom and personal fulfillment as he fully controls the airplane through true 3-dimensional flight, using the entire flight envelope.