Aerobatic Parameters

Question 1

Spin

Answer 1

Airspeed: 120 KIAS (minimum)/entry approx. 80 KIAS
Power: Idle
Pitch: 15 to 40 NH
—Flight controls at entry—
Rudder: full deflection in spin direction
Elevator: full aft stick
Ailerons: Neutral

Question 2

Aileron Roll

Answer 2

KIAS: 180-220
Torque: 80% to MAX
Attitude: Wings level entry, 20-30 NH
Altitude required: +1,000 ft

Energy Gain/Loss: Neutral

Question 3

Barrel Roll

Answer 3

KIAS: 200-220
Torque: 80% to MAX
Attitude: Wings level entry
Altitude required: +2,000 ft, -1,000 ft

Energy Gain/Loss: Neutral

Question 4

Chandelle

Answer 4

KIAS: 200-250
Torque: MAX
Attitude: (Entry) Wings level, 15 NL, (Exit) Wings level, 45 NH
Altitude required: +3,000 ft

Energy Gain/Loss: Gaining

Question 5

Cloverleaf

Answer 5

KIAS: 200-220
Torque: 80% to MAX
Attitude: Wings level for pull-up and pull through
Altitude required: +3,000 ft, -1,000 ft

Energy Gain/Loss: Slightly losing

Question 6

Cuban Eight

Answer 6

KIAS: 230-250
Torque: MAX
Attitude: Wings level to horizon throughout maneuver
Altitude required: +3,000 ft

Energy Gain/Loss: Neutral

Question 7

Immelman

Answer 7

KIAS: 230-250
Torque: MAX
Attitude: Wings level to horizon before an after roll at top
Altitude required: +3,000 ft

Energy Gain/Loss: Gaining

Question 8

Lazy Eight

Answer 8

KIAS: 200-220
Torque: 50-60%
Attitude: (Entry) wings level, 90 deg MAX bank, 45 deg MAX NH
Altitude required: +2,000, -1,000

Energy Gain/Loss: Neutral

Question 9

Loop

Answer 9

KIAS: 230-250
Torque: MAX
Attitude: Wings level to horizon throughout
Altitude required: +3,000 ft

Energy Gain/Loss: Neutral

Question 10

Split - S

Answer 10

KIAS: 120-140
Torque: Idle to 80%
Attitude: (Entry) 20 NH, wings level before pull through
Altitude required: +500 ft, [-2,000 ft (75%) or -2,500 (IDLE)]

Energy Gain/Loss: Losing