Flight Instructors Training Procedures _revised AIC_x

EXERCISE 21
AEROBATICS
The term aerobatics is used to cover all manoeuvres of the aeroplane that are intentionally performed but are
not, in themselves, an essential part of normal flying. Aerobatics give the student confidence in himself and his
aeroplane as they teach him how to use the controls in any attitude of the aeroplane and how to recover from
unusual positions.
1. NOTE: During the exercise on aerobatics, it is taken that:
i. The propeller turns clockwise when viewed from the cockpit.
ii. Where the aeroplane is fitted with a constant speed propeller, climb power is set and left set fo
the manoeuvre or series of manoeuvres.
iii. Where the aeroplane is fitted with a fixed pitch propeller, the pilot will exercise caution not to
exceed the limiting engine R.P.M. when diving.
2. The following aerobatic manoeuvres are covered:
i. Loop.
ii. Stall turn.
iii. Slow roll.
iv. Barrel roll.
v. Half roll off the top of a loop.
vi. Horizontal figure of eight.
vii. Half roll entry into horizontal figure of eight.
viii. Half roll to inverted flight.
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