Intro
About the Author
Copyright
Contents
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the Third Edition
Chapter 1: Introduction to Aerobatic Flight
Advantages of Aerobatic Training
Federal Aviation Regulations
Physical Condition
Acceleration (g) Forces
The Preflight Inspection and Pre-Takeoff Check
Checklist for the 1979 C-152 Aerobat
Chapter 2: Preparatory Maneuvers
Stalls
Steep Turns
The Chandelle
The Wingover
The Lazy Eight
Chapter 3: Spins
A General Review of Spirals and Spins
Mechanics of the Spin
More About Spinning the Aerobat
Chapter 4: Basic Aerobatic Maneuvers
The Three Fundamentals
The Aileron Roll
The Loop
The Snap Roll
Chapter 5: Loop-Roll Combinations
Loops Followed by Aileron Rolls
The Cloverleaf-A Loop with a Quarter-Roll Recovery
The Cuban Eight
The Immelmann
The Coordination Exercise
Spins and Combinations
Chapter 6: More Variations and Combinations
Barrel Roll
The Snap at the Top of a Loop
The Reverse Cuban Eight
The Four-Point Roll
The Eight-Point Roll
The Reverse Cloverleaf
Chapter 7: Recoveries from Unusual Attitudes
Wake Turbulence
Hood Work
Summary
Chapter 8: Loss of Control
Angle of Attack
Cross-Control Stall
Buzzing
Inattention
Reducing Low Altitude Loss of Control Accidents
Additional Safety Equipment
Syllabus
First Flight
Second Flight
Third Flight
Fourth Flight
Fifth Flight
Sixth Flight
Bibliography
Index.