Basic Aerobatics, Unusual Attitudes, CFI Spin Endorsements
About us
What we do
what we don't do
what we don't do
We are a small specialty flight instruction company operating a Super Decathlon out of Fitchburg, MA (KFIT) in central Massachusetts. Our main goal is training certificated pilots in basic aerobatics in our Decathlon. We also can provide unusual attitudes training and CFI spin endorsements.
We can't offer solo rentals, but will fly as safety pilot in our aircraft if you have Decathlon aerobatic skills.
what we don't do
what we don't do
what we don't do
Solo rentals, fun/thrill rides, and stuff that involves lots of pattern work, including tailwheel endorsements, are outside our domain.
There are local options for tailwheel that will give you diverse experience and may allow rentals you'll need to build time. See the links page.
Although often offered during this kind of training as a sweetener, flight reviews are reviews, and better done with aircraft and tasks you normally fly.
Important Notes
what we don't do
Important Notes
Our W&B numbers and scale say our aircraft has a limit of 200-220 lbs on customers. If you're at the upper end, we need to know in advance.
Courses
Basic Aerobatics
CFI Spin Endorsement
Unusual attitudes
Most pilots steer aircraft in 2.5 dimensions. Aerobatics is the art of flying in three. It's an advanced piloting skill taking the aircraft and you to your full capabilities.
This syllabus provides instruction in basic aerobatic maneuvers, including the figures in entry level competition aerobatics. You don't need to compete, but you do need to be able to precisely control the aircraft.
Typically 10 sessions, we can adjust to your goals.
Unusual attitudes
CFI Spin Endorsement
Unusual attitudes
We think of it as flight envelope edge training rather than emergency maneuver recovery. In your normal training, you learned to stay in the center- not too slow, not too steep. Here you advance skills to become more comfortable outside that limited range.
This is typically 3 sessions- airwork, non-upright flight, and spins. If you have specific interests, ask.
CFI Spin Endorsement
CFI Spin Endorsement
CFI Spin Endorsement
This includes your presenting a lesson and practicing what you're teaching. You'll practice-teach spin awareness, then we'll discuss and do what you're talking about. You should be far enough along in your CFI training to have covered the FOI and practiced presenting lessons.
Some advanced airwork and one-turn incipient spins are mandatory, and we'll have a goal of experiencing developed multi-turn spins.
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