In this lesson-by-lesson guide, accessible text combines with sequential ``cockpit view'' photographs and sophisticated computer graphics to provide an effective primer on all aspects of advanced aerobatics--a form of flight that intrigues all pilots. Twenty specific maneuvers are presented in individual chapters that follow the same logical pattern: clear, concise description of the move; discussion of the theory behind it; step-by-step details on how to fly it; a look at common errors; and corrective measures to take if something goes wrong. Also covered are the effects of aerobatics on the human body, training regimens to enhance performance, flying high-performance aircraft, and all aspects of competition.
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An Exhilirating Form of Flight--Advanced Aerobatics in Easy-to-follow Illustrated Lessons Next to flying aerobatically themselves, this book is the closest pilots can get to the advanced aerobatics experience. For the many pilots who do want or need to learn specific maneuvers, there is no better guidance than this book. A lesson-by-lesson guide, it combines accessible text from aerobatics champions with sequential cockpit view photographs and detailed graphic illustration to provide a hands-on primer on specific advanced aerobatic maneuvers. Each maneuver is given an entire chapter, with a clear description of its elements; discussion of the theory behind it; step-by-step details on how to fly it; a look at the finer points and common errors; and corrective measures to take if something goes wrong. Maneuvers taught include: Horizontal inside snap rolls; vertical rolls; hesitation rolls; outside maneuvers; rolling circles; tailslides; advanced snap rolls; advanced spins; gyroscopic maneuvers; advanced sequence composition; and much more. Spicing up the lessons are the personal advanced aerobatic tips of such world and national champions as Patty Wagstaff, Les Loudenslager, Phil Knight, and Xavier de L'Apparent, and advice from U.S. National Team trainer John Morrissey. This book also provides coverage of training regimens, and high-performance aerobatic aircraft.
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- PublisherMcGraw-Hill Professional
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0070633037
- ISBN 13 9780070633032
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages235
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