The Basic Aerobatic Manual: With Spin and Upset Recovery Techniques,
Second Edition, is a complete reference for the beginning aerobatic
student, with invaluable unusual attitude and spin recovery information
for the more straight-and-level flyer. This book emphasizes techniques
for the Cessna Aerobat models, but the described maneuvers easily
translate to other aerobatics-certified airplanes.
Starting with stalls, chandelles and lazy-8’s, the student is guided
through spins and the Three Fundamentals of basic aerobatics: the
aileron roll, loop, and the snap roll. Once these basics are learned,
the combination maneuvers (the cloverleaf, for example) are covered
in-depth.
For the pilot more interested in flight safety than aerobatics, there
is a chapter on unusual attitude (upset) recovery. Returning to
controlled flight solely by reference to instruments is examined
closely. The chapter on spins and spin recovery benefits from the
knowledge gained in over 7,000 spins, each having from 3 to 25 turns, in
the Cessna Aerobat.
William K. Kershner started his solo aerobatic career in a Stearman
N2S at the age of 17. As a flight instructor, he later operated an
aerobatic school in Sewanee, Tennessee using a Cessna 152 Aerobat, until
his death in January, 2007.
Softcover, 8-1/4" x 10-3/4", 128 pages; illustrated throughout with
black and white diagrams, figures, and the author's own illustrations.
Specifications:
Author |
William K. Kershner |
ISBN |
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Edition |
Second Edition |
Dimensions |
8.25" x 10.75" |
Page Count |
128 pages |
Illustrations |
Figures, charts, and drawings (black and white) |
Includes |
Syllabus, Index |
Weight |
0.75 lbs |