Aerobatics

Question 1

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a loop.

Answer 1

Entry speed = 230kts
Max Power
Minimum of 2000ft above base at apex.

Question 2

State the parameters given as a rule of thumb for achieving base height in the final stages of a looping manoeuvre.

Answer 2

About 60 degrees nose down with 2000ft to go.

About (30-)40 degrees nose down with 1000ft to go.

Question 3

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a wing over.

Answer 3

Entre speed = 230kts
Max Power
Minimum speed at apex = 120kts.

Question 4

For looping manoeuvres, what is the minimum speed at the apex?

Answer 4

100kts (check this).

Question 5

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for an aileron roll.

Answer 5

Entry speed = 230kts

Power setting = 70%TQ

Question 6

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a Half Cuban.

Answer 6

Entry speed = 230kts
Max Power
Minimum of 2000ft above base at apex.

Question 7

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a Half Horizontal.

Answer 7

Entry Speed = 230kts
Max Power
Minimum of 2000ft above base at apex.

Question 8

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a Barrel Roll.

Answer 8

Entry Speed = 230kts

Power setting = 80% TQ or greater.

Question 9

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a Roll off the Top.

Answer 9

Entry Speed = 250kts

Max power.

Question 10

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a Half Roll and Pull Through.

Answer 10

Minimum Entry Speed = 140kts.
Minimum Entry Height = 2000ft above base.
Roll inverted, then set throttle to IDLE.

Question 11

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a quarter clover.

Answer 11

Entry Speed = 230kts
Max Power
Minimum of 2000ft above base at apex.

Question 12

What is the maximum permitted time of continuous zero g flight?

Answer 12

5 seconds.

Question 13

What is the maximum continuous inverted flight time?

Answer 13

60 seconds.

Question 14

State the positive g recovery periods following periods of sustained (>15 seconds) negative g.

Answer 14

With >200lbs of fuel in each wing tank: 30 seconds.

With <200lbs of fuel in each wing tank: 60 seconds.

Question 15

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a slow roll.

Answer 15

Entry Speed = 200kts

Power setting = 60% TQ

Question 16

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a Four Point Roll.

Answer 16

Entry speed = 200kts

Power setting = 60% TQ

Question 17

Give the entry parameters and manoeuvre limits for a Derry Turn.

Answer 17

Entry speed = 200-250kts

Max Power

Question 18

State the heights you will cover in the H of HASLLG.

Answer 18

Minimum Abandonment Height - 3000ft AGL
Minimum Height to Commence Recovery - 4000ft AGL Dual, 5000ft AGL Solo, 2000ft above cloud if appropriate.
Base Height as appropriate (this can be the same as MHCR if appropriate).

Question 19

State your aerobatic sequence.

Answer 19

Aileron Roll
Loop
1/2 Cuban
Barrel Roll
1/2 Horizontal
1/4 Clover
Derry Turn
Wingover
Roll off the Top
Half Roll and Pull Through
Slow Roll
4 Point Roll