The Basic Aerobatic Manual, Third Edition, is a complete reference for the beginning aerobatic pilot in training, 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.
The industry standard for more than 20 years and written by legendary flight instructor Bill Kershner, The Basic Aerobatic Manual has been updated by his son William K. Kershner, also an experienced pilot and flight instructor. 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.
Softcover, 8.25 x 10.75 inches, figures, drawings, and charts (black and white), 128 pages. Also available in eBook formats. Cover returns for The Basic Aerobatic Manual, Second Edition (ASA-FM-AERO-2) will be accepted from distributors only through January 31, 2021.
