In this manual covering basic aerobatics, Bill Kershner introduces maneuvers in order of difficulty, covering a variety of them in his clear, understandable, and humorous style. The Basic Aerobatic Manual is fully illustrated with the author's own drawings and contains a practical syllabus, a detailed bibliography and an index. Though the manual emphasizes airspeeds and techniques recommended for the Cessna Aerobat, the maneuvers described in the book may be performed in other airplanes certified for aerobatics.
This manual explains and illustrates 26 aerobatic maneuvers in a six-lesson supplement to introductory aerobatics instruction. It covers the following subjects:
Introduction to Aerobatic Flight
Federal Aviation RegulationsPhysical ConditionAcceleration ForcesPreparatory Manuevers
StallsSteep Power TurnsThe ChandelleThe WingoverThe Lazy EightSpins
A General ReviewMechanics of the SpinSpinning the AerobatBasic Aerobatic Maneuvers
The Three FundamentalsThe Aileron RollThe LoopThe Snap RollLoop-Roll Combinations
Loops followed by Aileron RollsThe CloverleafThe Cuban EightThe ImmelmannThe Coordination ExerciseSpins and CombinationsMore Variations and Combinations
The Barrel RollThe Snap at the Top of a LoopThe Reverse Cuban EightHesitation RollsThe Reverse CloverleafRecoveries from Unusual Attitudes
Wake TurbulenceHoodworkSoftcover, 8.5” x 11”, 103 pages.