Basic aerobatic training will make you a safer and more confident pilot by developing your personal awareness and instilling self discipline
Griffon Aviation uses the Super Decathlon for this training.The AOPA Aerobatics course only requires the pilot to have a PPL. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of this
The basic aerobatic syllabus consists of:
- Legislation affecting aerobatic flying
- Airframe and engine limitations
- Physical limitations, body stresses - 'g' forces, disorientation, airsickness.
- Pre-flight procedures
- Slow flight, level, climbing, turning and descending
- Stall entries and recoveries from various flight attitudes
- Advanced (maximum rate) turns
- Spins and precision recoveries
- Recoveries from unusual attitudes
- Loop
- Aileron roll
- Barrel roll
- Slow roll
- Stall turn
- Roll off the top of a loop
- Combination sequence
- Aerobatic airmanship
An extension of the Unusual Attitude/Upset Recovery Course, our Basic Aerobatics Course is your first step toward flying more advanced manoeuvres. Upon successful completion of the aerobatics syllabus, you can also chose to complete your tailwheel endorsement.
The course comprises a minimum of 8 hours flight training plus minimum of 8 hours ground instruction (briefings).
The emphasis throughout is on good airmanship and safety and is designed to give the student a full understanding of both human and aircraft limitations.
Price: €2450 (Includes 15% VAT)
Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.