The Basic Aerobatic Manual Third Edition

"The Basic Aerobatic Manual" 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.

Detailed Content and Focus on Safety:

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.

This third edition includes a new chapter on loss of control in-flight (LOC-I), the leading cause of fatal general aviation accidents, to complement the chapter on unusual attitudes (upset) recovery for pilots especially focused on flight safety. 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. The third edition of "The Basic Aerobatic Manual" has been updated by his son William C. Kershner.

• Edition: Third
• Page Count: 128

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is "The Basic Aerobatic Manual" designed for?

It is designed for beginning aerobatic students and is also highly beneficial for pilots seeking to improve their unusual attitude and spin recovery skills, especially those focused on flight safety.

What types of basic aerobatic maneuvers are covered?

The manual teaches the "Three Fundamentals" of basic aerobatics: the aileron roll, loop, and snap roll, in addition to combination maneuvers and spin/unusual attitude recovery exercises.

What significant new feature does the third edition bring?

The third edition includes a new chapter on Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I), which is the leading cause of fatal general aviation accidents, offering crucial information for safety.