AEROBATICS
 Whether you have a GFPT, a PPL or a CPL, you may wish to
develop your aerobatic skills and advanced handling techniques
further. Prior to undertaking aerobatic training at Red Baron Flight
Training, students must be a graduate of either our GFPT course or,
if you have attained your GFPT at another flying school, our
Advanced Aircraft Control course. These courses provide pilots with
a basic aerobatics rating and all the handling skills necessary to
begin serious aerobatic training.
Aerobatic training is conducted in phases. The GFPT or AAC
courses constitute Phase One. Phase Two contains advanced
rolling techniques. Phase Three consolidates techniques and skills
learned into flying combination manoeuvres and Phase Four
focuses on low-level aerobatics. Aerobatic training is conducted in the Robin 2160.
Phase Two and Three
Each manoeuvre in Phase Two and Three is individually endorsed so you can fly as many
practice flights as you need between each dual lesson- at least one solo practice session
is recommended. Each new manoeuvre builds on the one taught before, so by the end of
Phase Three, you will have mastered an aerobatic sequence made up of all the
manoeuvres you have learned.
Phase Two: Advanced Rolling
- Stall Turns
- Barrel Rolls
- Flick (snap) Rolls
- Slow Rolls
Phase Three: Combination Manoeuvres
- Competition Spin
- Half Cuban Eight
- Roll off the top of loop
- Split S
- Half reverse Cuban eight
Phase Four: Low Level Aerobatics
Phase Four concentrates on flying an aerobatic
sequence at altitudes below 3000 feet. Tuition
concentrates on energy management, geographic
positioning and orientation. At the conclusion of Phase
Four, pilots will be recommended for a C.A.S.A. Low
Level Aerobatics Approval to 1500ft.
Once you have successfully gained these
endorsements, you may wish to step up to the Pitts
S2A aerobatic bi-plane, learn more complicated competition manoeuvres and routines,
and train in formation aerobatics. It is then possible to proceed to advanced aerobatics
training and competitions in our Extra 200 and Extra 300 aircraft.
PHASE FIVE: PITTS S2A UPGRADE
Phase Five is available to those pilots who have demonstrated competence and safety in the Robin 2160, in all aspects of flight including Phase Four Aerobatics. Phase Five includes Pitts S2A type check, type specific aerobatic techniques and inverted spin recovery techniques.
FORMATION FLYING
The Red Baron Flight Training Formation Flying Course is
designed to train licensed pilots in the art of precision
formation flying, both as a leader and as a wingman. The
formation course is conducted in two phases- Phase One
includes all basic formation flying techniques with one
other aircraft; Phase Two introduces multi-aircraft
formation techniques. The AACC or equivalent is a prerequisite
for the formation course.
Aerobatic Competitions
Red Baron Flight Training encourages students to compete in both our in-house
competitions and those conducted at the regional, state and national level by the
Australian Aerobatic Club. Information, support and guidance are provided to all students
looking to compete in these competitions.
COURSE COSTS
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