Guide for Aerobatic Instructor and Aerobatic Pilot 2nd Edition

The qualification of aerobatic instructor is issued solely on the basis of experience, and therefore without any prior training. This makes it difficult for young instructors to perform immediately in the difficult role of teaching aerobatics.
To overcome this major drawback, this guide offers a complete pedagogical framework, from positive aerobatics instruction to the teaching of full free-fall figures, with a list of frequently encountered errors and pitfalls for each figure.
It also includes a number of theoretical presentations, in particular:
- the use of the triangle,
- the specific role of the ground controller,
- and French and European regulations.
Reading this book will provide comprehensive, high-quality training for all levels.
This guide will also be useful for young aerobatic pilots, providing invaluable information on the various stages involved in learning the rich discipline of aerobatics.

PREFACE, BY LUIS PEÑA

PREAMBLE

WARNINGS
INTRODUCTION
BRIEFING
FLIGHT PROGRAM
HUMAN FACTORS - AEROMEDICINE
THE BIG BAD G
GREYOUT, BLACKOUT, G-LOC

FLIGHT SAFETY
PARACHUTE USE

FLYING ZONES
POSITIVE AEROBATICS
INTRODUCTION
LESSON 1: ACCLIMATIZATION FLIGHT.
LESSON 2: SET-UP, TAXI, TAKE-OFF, LANDING
TAXI
TAKE-OFF
LANDING
LESSON 3: BACK ON - BACK OFF
LESSON 4: GETTING UP TO SPEED
LESSON 5: LOOP
LESSON 6: NORMAL RECOVERY
LESSON 7: BELLY SPINS
LONG BRIEFING: USING THE TRIANGLE
LESSON 8: TURNS UNDER 45°
LESSON 9: RECOVERY FALLS
LESSON 10: REVERSAL
LESSON 11: BACK TURNS
LESSON 12: ADVANCED AEROBATICS
LESSON 13: SAFETY TRICKS
ADVANCED AND NEGATIVE AEROBATICS
INTRODUCTION
INVERTED TRICKS
ADVANCED TRICKS, MORE BARRELS ...
ADVANCED AEROBATICS - TRIGGERED ROLLS
ADVANCED AEROBATICS - BELLY AND BACK SPINS
ADVANCED AEROBATICS - TURNING ROLLS
SOLO RELEASE, SECOND CYCLE SIGNATURE
SINGLE-SEATER TRANSITION
INTRODUCTION
EA200 RELEASE
CAP232 OR EA330SC RELEASE
FAMILIARIZATION WITH EA200 AND CAP232
FREESTYLE
INTRODUCTION
BELLY SPINS
BACK SPINS
VARIOUS TRICKS AND THEIR HUMAN FACTORS

COMPETITION
INTRODUCTION
COMPETITION LEVELS
THE DIFFERENT PROGRAMS
RULES FOR WRITING A GOOD FREE PROGRAM
PREPARATION FOR COMPETITION
PITFALLS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES
COMPETITION MANAGEMENT
THE BOX
GROUND CONTROL
SOME RULES
FLIGHT SAFETY
DEALING WITH AND PREPARING FOR UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS
THE DIFFERENT FACETS OF THE GROUND CONTROLLER'S ROLE
LEGAL ENVIRONMENT
DECREE OF 2007
ENVIRONMENT SET UP BY THE FRENCH AERONAUTICAL FEDERATION
EASA AIRCREW PART FCL - ARTICLE FCL.800
BIBLIOGRAPHY
AFTERWORD