The Thrust Aerobatic Training Package delivers eight hours of specialized aerobatic and upset recovery instruction.
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The Renaissance pilot of Texas
Andrea McGilvray took a winding road to a life in aviation, from cooking to electrician’s apprentice to selling real estate, but she finally find her home in the sky.
Memento mori
The nine-minute film is the “story of Eric Tucker, an air show pilot who turns most pilots’ nightmare into a beautiful dance. Through flying dead-stick — turning his own engine off and falling out of the sky — Eric confronts the challenge of how to make the most of life and live without regret.”
Sporty’s launches free aerobatics app for Apple Vision Pro
“This virtual capability brings dynamic aerial maneuvers to life, allowing pilots to learn from a safe, secure location,” Sporty’s officials said. “Beyond the basic maneuvers, the app includes a full air show routine, performed by Wagstaff, allowing users to experience the proper sequence of competition aerobatic flying.”
First flight: Extra 330SX
The successor to Extra Aircraft’s 300SC, the new aerobatic plane includes high-performance ailerons and other improvements.
First flight for Diamond’s aerobatic trainer
The maiden flight lasted 30 minutes and covered all basic maneuvers, including performance and handling checks.
Full Stop Aviation tapped for MX Aircraft service and sales
Through a partnership with aerobatic champion Rob Holland for sales, the company now provides maintenance and sales services for MXS and MX2 aerobatic aircraft.
Pappy Spinks to be inducted into International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame
Maurice Hunter “Pappy” Spinks, a legendary aerobatic flight competitor, organizer, and aircraft designer, will be posthumously inducted into the International Aerobatic Club Hall of Fame.
An interesting way to respond to a noise complaint
When a resident complained about noise at California’s Tracy Municipal Airport, they probably didn’t think it would result in an aerobatic competition.