In aviation, you can know something for decades before—one day—you suddenly “get it.” That happened to me recently with constant-speed propellers, which are variable-pitch props that can be controlled by the pilot.
Aileron rolls, loops, and spins comprise the basic aerobatic maneuvers, and most airshow routines are combinations of these three ingredients. I’ve always loved an adrenaline rush, so learning aerobatics as soon as I finished my private certificate is a highlight of my aviation journey. Keeping the blue side up all the time can be overrated.
The loop is one of my favorite aerobatic maneuvers. Other maneuvers, like the aileron roll, which calls for subtle control movements, take a while to perfect and can be frustrating to learn. I always demonstrate one first, before handing over the controls.
“What’s the definition of aerobatic flight?” “When are parachutes required?” “Is a spin an aerobatic maneuver?” Pose those questions in a hangar flying session and you’re guaranteed to get as many responses as people in the group.
If you tend to develop a knot in your stomach approaching a stall, you are not alone. The anxiety of pushing an airplane past the limits of lift is common for student pilots, and many of us figure out soon enough that the stall—and recovery—is just another maneuver to master.
Aerobatic pilots—and competition judges—who strive for perfection may be the most obvious users, but Acrowrx creator Paulo Iscold wants everyone to enjoy aerobatics from anywhere in the world.
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