How to Fly 3D Aerobatics

Aerobatic training is an option once you complete your formal private pilot license training. After you pass and receive the airman's certificate (license), aerobatic training becomes one more endorsement in your pilot logbook. Aerobatic training is a highly technical and precision-based aviation pursuit. Aerobatic training makes you a better and safer pilot, as you learn procedures for fun that are readily applied to emergency situations.

Things You'll Need

  • Private pilot's license
  • Certified aerobatic flight instructor
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Instructions

    • 1

      Shop for an aerobatic-rated flight school or independent aerobatic flight instructor. Enroll in an aerobatic program. Keep track of all training flights and ground school per FAA form 8710-7, Statement of Acrobatic Competency.

    • 2

      Maintain a high degree of physical fitness as you pull G-forces up to six G's during aerobatic maneuvers. These require physical and mental fitness.

    • 3

      Fly the aerobatic training and learn the use of the required five-point harness system and parachutes -- required by FAR 91.303. This states a parachute must be worn during aerobatic flight maneuvers where "spinning, looping, and rolling an aircraft through 360 degrees of yaw, pitch, and roll" are experienced.

    • 4

      Write to U.S. Department of Transportation, Subsequent Distribution Center, Ardmore East Business Center, 3341 Q 75th Avenue, Landover, MD 20785 and request free copies of AC 61-67B, AC 90-23E, AC 91-61 and AC 91-51A. These are required reading for aerobatic pilots.

    • 5

      Test and submit your results through your FAA certified tester to receive your logbook endorsement for aerobatics.