Selected of a CFI spin endorsement with some bonus aerobatics at the end. AJ Larson, CFII - @superdecathlon Mark Cole, CFII - @iammarkcole music: www.bensound.com
I learned aerobatics in a Citabria ,which to my 5’2” female instructor was hilarious watching me trying to climb into it and roll out of it onto the ground when existing as I’m 6’5” . Whatever the plane ,aerobatics is not only fun, it’s good training for emergencies. At 70 yrs old now and eyesight not good enough anymore, I sure miss that feeling.
All I have to say is: they teach a lot different today than in 1965 when I was learning. Did first spin training in a C150, the in a Citabria. Dutch rolls were nearly 90 degree bank angle. Of course my instructor was a WW2 military flight instructor. At that time we were taught to fly through whatever maneuver we were doing.
The real challenge is your student puts you in a spin in a non spin approved plane. About 2 spins before opposing rudder stops rotation and the nose only goes down 20-30 degrees below horizon that requires full elevator down. 2500 feet are lost in recovery. Any other situation you take the controls.
When doing Dutch rolls try not moving your head to keep it level with the horizon, keep it level with the airplane instead. The ability to do whatever it takes with the controls to keep the nose on a point while rolling is an essential skill if you continue with aerobatics. Good luck!
You don't need the G's for the loop. Dive to 120 mph with power back a little, add full power and start loop up, when you cross horizon upside down pull off power, and recover. Hardly noticeable G's.
