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It will flat spin to the right. Depends on what type of aeroplane you are in - I never make too many general comments about spinning without clarifying what type(s) of airplanes I am talking about.

Definitely a fun airplane.

If there is a G meter in the aeroplane it will read about 0.7.

... and watch out for the odd Ferris Wheel.

Thanks for the headsup, I don't see any point in getting in an aeroplane with that sort of behaviour. His website explains why he hasn't been around for a while and recent design changes which one hopes addresses the above.

We should think about a plan something like I buy a Clipped Wing Cub about that time?

Mat, it just has to be a Cub in 2012!

I haven't gone through all the results here but I guess that '96 was the last time a biplane competed - Robert Armstrong in an S-1-11B in 31st place with a score of 78.64%. Lowest ranking US pilot was Ellen Dean in an Extra 300S at 34th with 77.09%. Highest ranking US pilot was Patty Wagstaff at...

The Zlin 242 is a nice aeroplane and, in my opinion, very capable. Yes, you get your own throttle so stick is in the right hand. Personally I wouldn't buy one with the concern about spare parts and support - there aren't many in the country (yours or mine). Biggest query is the aerobatic life...

There's an excellent document on the subject here - some bedtime reading! http://www.flightlab.net/Flightlab.net/Download_Course_Notes_files/10_Spins.pdf

This is where some information from the competition scene may be useful. Competition spins are rarely more than 1 3/4 turns so there is some emphasis on the transition from normal flight to a spin (incipient spin as competition spins rarely get to the stable fully developed condition). I know...

Looks like he is heading down here.

That works Ernie. I have that bolt locked in with wire (I've seen the effect of vibration loosening that bolt and damaging the thing on landing) so not an easy job for the people I hire the aeroplane to.

I took a hacksaw to my wheelpants and trimmed them so that I could reach the valve. Tire pressures are in the Service Manual.

That's why I got a Pitts S-2A (still have my 150 hp fixed pitch Decathlon)

Jeanie, didn't some-one warn you that aerobatics was addictive! It looks very nice - just like mine! I second the comment - don't do snaps.

Welcome Ron, perhaps we can continue that discussion we were having on that other forum before we were interrupted.

Got my hands on the POH and I see that it is not a typo. HFD, I can only agree with your recent post on Pprune.

I have seen the same question on Pprune and flyer recently so I'll just add to those answers also pointing out that I know nothing about the CAP. My copy of the Lycoming Operators Manual is consistent with those other responses. Just wondering if it is a typo or mistranslation in the POH and it...

One of my friends had a Pitts S-1S - red with silver stripes and sunburst. Silver was done with plastic decals so it was high gloss. Sun glints on the silver would result in a zero when the judges thought there was a hesitation in a roll. Another friend flew a plain white Pitts S-1S for a while...