Aerobatic Training Course

Lesson 1 • Aerobatic Aircraft Systems Overview

Examines fuel, oil, and control systems designed for inverted and high-G flight. Connects system knowledge to safe maneuver execution.

Lesson 2 • Aerodynamics of Extreme Attitudes

Covers lift, drag, thrust, and weight behaviour beyond normal flight envelopes. Anchors all subsequent maneuver analysis in force-vector thinking.

Lesson 3 • Pre-Flight Planning and Risk Assessment

Teaches systematic pre-flight checks, weather evaluation, and personal risk assessment specific to aerobatic operations. Directly supports go/no-go decision-making.

Lesson 4 • Human Factors and G-Tolerance

Addresses physiological effects of sustained G-forces and spatial disorientation. Prepares pilots to recognise and manage personal limits before flight.

Lesson 1 • Steep Turns and Bank Angle Mastery

Progresses from 45° to 90° banked turns with altitude and heading precision. Builds the control discipline needed for rolling and looping maneuvers.

Lesson 2 • Visual Reference and Horizon Orientation

Trains pilots to use the natural horizon and cockpit references for attitude control. Establishes the visual discipline required for accurate maneuver entry and exit.

Lesson 3 • Unusual Attitude Recovery

Teaches systematic recovery from nose-high, nose-low, and inverted unusual attitudes. Directly prepares pilots for safe recovery during maneuver practise.

Lesson 4 • Control Coordination Fundamentals

Focuses on coordinated use of ailerons, elevator, and rudder across all flight regimes. Eliminates adverse yaw and slip/skid errors before maneuver training begins.

Lesson 1 • Chandelle and Lazy Eight

Develops precision climbing turns and figure-eight maneuvers requiring coordinated pitch and bank changes. Reinforces smooth control application and energy management.

Lesson 2 • Maneuver Linking and Energy Management

Teaches sequencing multiple maneuvers while managing airspeed and altitude. Introduces the concept of energy state as a safety and performance variable.

Lesson 3 • Aileron Roll Technique

Covers coordinated full-roll execution with rudder management through inverted and knife-edge phases. Builds roll-rate control essential for advanced figures.

Lesson 4 • The Loop: Vertical Plane Fundamentals

Teaches entry speed, pull-through technique, and exit coordination for the inside loop. Forms the vertical-plane reference for all subsequent looping figures.

Lesson 1 • Inverted Flight Fundamentals

Covers aircraft behaviour, control reversal awareness, and physiological adaptation during sustained inverted flight. Establishes the baseline for all negative-G figures.

Lesson 2 • Outside Loop Introduction

Introduces the outside (negative-G) loop with emphasis on physiological limits and structural margins. Connects negative-G tolerance to safe maneuver execution.

Lesson 3 • Split-S and Inverted Spin Entry

Covers the split-S as a direction-reversal tool and introduces inverted spin recognition. Emphasises altitude requirements and recovery priority.

Lesson 4 • Inverted Turns and Coordination

Extends inverted flight to banked turns with coordinated rudder and aileron. Builds the control fluency needed for outside loops and inverted sequences.

Lesson 1 • Standard Spin Recovery Procedure

Teaches the PARE recovery sequence and aircraft-specific variations. Emphasises control input timing and sequence for minimum altitude loss.

Lesson 2 • Upright Spin Entry and Recognition

Trains deliberate upright spin entry from power-on and power-off configurations. Develops instant recognition of spin onset cues.

Lesson 3 • Flat Spin Recognition and Recovery

Addresses the flat spin as a high-risk departure requiring specific recovery inputs. Connects flat spin entry causes to prevention strategies.

Lesson 4 • Spin Aerodynamics and Phases

Explains incipient, developed, and recovery spin phases using aerodynamic principles. Provides the theoretical basis for understanding recovery control inputs.

Lesson 1 • Tail Slide and Hammerhead Turn

Teaches vertical up-line deceleration to tail slide and the hammerhead pivot maneuver. Develops precise power and rudder management at zero airspeed.

Lesson 2 • Flying and Critiquing Full Sequences

Applies sequence knowledge to full practise flights with structured debriefing. Develops self-critique skills essential for solo improvement.

Lesson 3 • Rolling Circle and Rolling Turn

Develops simultaneous roll and turn coordination to maintain a circular ground track. Represents a high-difficulty coordination challenge for advanced pilots.

Lesson 4 • Snap Roll Mechanics and Execution

Covers the accelerated stall-autorotation mechanism of snap rolls on horizontal and vertical lines. Develops precise entry speed and stop-point control.

Lesson 1 • Mental Performance and Pressure Management

Addresses pre-competition anxiety, focus routines, and performance under judging pressure. Directly improves consistency between practise and competition flights.

Lesson 2 • Competition Day Logistics and Conduct

Covers pilot briefings, grid procedures, and professional conduct at competitions. Ensures pilots are operationally prepared beyond flying skill alone.

Lesson 3 • Competition Categories and Rules

Explains competition levels, figure difficulty coefficients, and judging criteria. Aligns training goals with the specific demands of the chosen competition category.

Lesson 4 • Known Sequence Mastery

Develops consistent execution of the published known sequence to competition standard. Focuses on repeatability and figure placement within the aerobatic box.

Lesson 1 • Principles of Aerobatic Instruction

Covers adult learning theory applied to aerobatic skill transfer and demonstration technique. Establishes the pedagogical foundation for effective dual instruction.

Lesson 2 • Aerobatic Safety Programme Design

Guides development of club or school-level aerobatic safety programmes including currency requirements and incident reporting. Builds systemic safety beyond individual flights.

Lesson 3 • Continuous Improvement and Mentorship

Establishes frameworks for ongoing skill development, peer review, and mentorship within the aerobatic community. Sustains long-term professional growth.

Lesson 4 • Scenario-Based Emergency Training

Uses realistic emergency scenarios to train decision-making under stress. Prepares instructors to handle and teach engine failures, control malfunctions, and GLOC.