Why learn to fly aerobatics?
Aerobatic flying is not only exciting and rewarding, but it will also make you safer by increasing situational awareness ability and skills.
below
show the flight parameters normally experienced by pilots in line operation
or training. As you can see, it is far short of the full flight envelope
of any aircraft. No pilot should venture past those parameters to attempted
aerobatic manoeuvres without first having received dual instruction
from a qualified aerobatic instructor. At CWA, we provide a safe and
controlled environment for license pilots to effectively expand their
skills into the fun and exiting world of aerobatics. |
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Phase 1 - Basic Aerobatics
Phase 1 is designed for licensed pilots desiring to acquire the skills to safely
perform basic aerobatic manoeuvres. At the completion of Phase I, candidates
will have the option to continue on with the next 5 lesson plans (Phase II)
or they can leave the school to further improve their skills solo before returning
to complete their aerobatic certification.
Phase 2 - Aerobatic Certification
Phase 2 is a normal progression for pilots having completed Phase I or having equivalent experience (ex. military pilots). The training requirement for the Aerobatics Certification is 10 hours of dual flight instruction. At the completion of Phase 2, the instructor will certify the candidates’ personal logbook with respect to competency to perform aerobatic manoeuvres. This 10 hour dual aerobatic certification meets the CARs 602.28 (a) requirement for flying with passenger for the purpose of carrying out aerobatic manoeuvring.
Aerobatic Ground School
The ground school consist of 2 hours instruction made up of videos and live power point presentation.
Flight Training
Each aerobatic lesson plan is composed of:
- 30 min preparatory ground instruction (PGI);
- 10 min pre-flight brief;
- 60 min dual flight instruction; and
- 20 min post-flight debrief.
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Aerobatic Lesson Plan (ALP) |
PGI |
Dual Time |
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PHASE 1 – BASIC AEROBATICS |
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ALP 1 (D) LOOPS |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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ALP 2 (D) AILERON ROLLS |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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ALP 3 (D) UPRIGHT SPINS |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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ALP 4 (D) COMBINATION MANOEUVRES |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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ALP 5 (D) COMBINATION MANOEUVRES |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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PHASE 2 - AEROBATIC CERTIFICATION |
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ALP 6 (D) AEROBATIC SEQUENCE |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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ALP 7 (D) SNAP ROLLS |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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ALP 8 (D) HAMMERHEADS |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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ALP 9 (D) SLOW ROLL |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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ALP 10 (D) GRADUATION FLIGHT |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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Grand Total Flight Time - 10.0 Hours |
5.0 |
10.0 |
Notes: 1. Factors such as experience, proficiency, G tolerance or airsickness may require that a flight lesson be shorten, completed in two parts or repeated in its entirety. Each candidate’s aptitudes will be assessed and the syllabus adapted accordingly.
2. Beyond Phase 2, pilots whishing to move on to advanced aerobatics for pleasure or competitive reason will have an individual training program developed to meet their ambitions and needs. Check out the advanced aerobatic section.
