Have you had Aerobatic Training

What level of aerobatic training have you had?

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OK, we've got the other thread running: http://www.pilotsofamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77792

So I posted a poll. I assume for this that if you've actually had aerobatic training (rolls, loops, more advanced stuff) that you've also been through spins and upset training. Hence the three categories.

So who's had some?

John
 
No training but I took the aero. ride in a pitts.
 
Taken a intro acro lesson at the former "French Connection" team school in FL. Done spin training in sailplanes. Done aerobatics in warbird programs in T-34s, T-6s and a P-51. Done some stuff in an AH-1 that would probably meet the definition of aerobatics. Do light aerobatics in the Glasair on my days off. I'm good for about 4 Gs and 20-30 minutes worth, then my tummy lets me know we're done. :(
 
I was trained in stall spins, no problem. Loop no problem. But...l have thrown up in both a zlinn and a Pitts doing hairy things like a lumchavock ( spelling) as a passenger and I don't do that type thing any more. It's beyond my abilitys.
 
I had spin training before I got my private, then again before I got my CFI. I also had about 10 hours of aerobatic training in a Super Decathlon and an Pitts. I more-or-less learned how to do the easiest aerobatic sequence. I thought it was fun but it was pretty expensive and the airplane and instructor were an hour and a half away. Then I got busy with real life and I never went back to it.
 
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Good question, though I have a feeling this poll will not accurately represent the overall pilot population, or even the pilots on this forum. The relative few with aerobatic training are more likely to raise their hands and participate in the poll than the many who have never had training and will ignore the poll. Early indications point in that direction, anyway.
 
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No training but took a ride in an AT 6 in Fla. ,with some aero.
 
In my first flying life, 1972, i spent the summer doing aerobatics and loved it. Afterwards, i stopped flying to focus on college and career, not returning until last summer.
 
Spin/Upset training should have been divided into two categories:
(1) Spin
(2) Upset (which includes spins among many other scenarios)
 
I have had formal aerobatic training in a Citabria, a Robyn 2160, Pitts S2B, and Extra 300 probably total up 50 hrs of aerobatic training.
 
No aerobatic training for me. My instructor wants to send me up in a Citabria to do my spin training for my CFI. I'll probably do it in a few weeks as I'm nearing the end of my training
 
RoscoeT said:
Good question, though I have a feeling this poll will not accurately represent the overall pilot population, or even the pilots on this forum. The relative few with aerobatic training are more likely to raise their hands and participate in the poll than the many who have never had training and will ignore the poll. Early indications point in that direction, anyway.
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From the results of the poll I think you are correct. I'll go further and say that those who aren't interested in aerobatic training probably didn't even open the thread much less vote in the poll.
 
I had initial spin training in a Cessna 152. I took a two-day upset course in Texas back around 2003 in T-34s. Since then, I've had acro training in a Citabria and a Super-D. Also, one hour of acro in Crazy Horse, a P-51 (or TF-51 if you want to get technical).
 
I had about 4-5 hrs of acro training at Sunrise at KSNA about 15 years ago, then about 5 years ago did spin recovery training with Judy Phelps at CP Aviation at Santa Paula, the 3 years ago I did spin recovery training again with Rich Stowell. The last time I think it really took, I finally felt comfortable in spins (in a Decathalon). In between I've done a little acro with my sister near Seattle, who is an acro/tailwheel instructor but doesn't live close enough for regular instruction.
 
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I had initial spin training in a Cessna 152. I took a two-day upset course in Texas back around 2003 in T-34s. Since then, I've had acro training in a Citabria and a Super-D. Also, one hour of acro in Crazy Horse, a P-51 (or TF-51 if you want to get technical).
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Is Crazy Horse a true TF or a modded P-51?
 
Geico266 said:
No formal training, but I'm training for the primary competition class. Should be a hoot!
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Yep! Glad to see another RV jumping in. Most don't realize that aerobatic "competition" is about like golfing with your buddies - no stress. Just laugh if you screw up and make a point of having fun and getting to know everyone.
 
Henning said:
Is Crazy Horse a true TF or a modded P-51?
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You know, I can't remember for sure. They market it as a TF, but I don't remember when/how it was originally built. There weren't many TFs and I'm sure someone more tenacious than me will find it on the interweb.

If it's a retro-fitted TF, I'm pretty sure they got it accurate down to the last rivet.
 
whifferdill said:
Yep! Glad to see another RV jumping in. Most don't realize that aerobatic "competition" is about like golfing with your buddies - no stress. Just laugh if you screw up and make a point of having fun and getting to know everyone.
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I fly with my N number crossed out and a bag over my head. :lol:

;)
 
Sure would be nice if the reality was that 78% of pilots have had acro/spin/upset training.
 
If this sort of training were mandatory, how much would it help the GA accident rate?

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I have about 8 hours of training in a Super Decathlon: spins, rolls, loops etc.
 
Henning said:
Is Crazy Horse a true TF or a modded P-51?
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IIRC... A few years back I "think" Crazy Horse , Mad Max and Betty Jane where in my hangar at KJAC.... I am 100% sure of the last 2... Absolutely beautiful planes....
 
Well I rode with my cousin in his Super Decathlon and he let me do a few loops after demonstrating.

I also rode in my uncle's RV4 and he let me do some aileron rolls after demonstrating.

I've had spins demonstrated, which "could" count as training, even though I didn't myself do the recovery.

The definition of training could be pretty broad(I guess "formal" would make it a little less broad), so I picked the last option.
 
Weren't all "official" TF-51s P-51Ds which were modified by Temco to dual seat/control trainers? I don't know any TFs ever were built as such by NAA. All F-51s were P-51s when built. They became F-51s in 1947.


Jim R
Collierville, TN

N7155H--1946 Piper J-3 Cub
N3368K--1946 Globe GC-1B Swift
 
There are a couple of original TEMCO modified TFs. All of the rest are new built to TEMCO specifications. Pioneer Aero in Chino built the jigs and did most of the fuselages. There is around 10-12 TFs around. The TFs have a complete set of controls and instruments in the back seat with a larger extended canopy. There a also several dual control Mustangs around. The one I flew had flight controls with brakes, throttle and airspeed and altimeter in the back and the stock canopy so you don't sit as high as you do in the TF. I flew it much better from the back. When he transitioned me to the front I had too many things to pay attention to. Don
 
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