The Cambridge Gliding Centre is very pleased to be able to offer basic aerobatic training for glider pilots at 'solo standard' or above.
Aerobatics may not be everyone's cup of tea but this area of flying can greatly increase a pilot's range of flying skills by improving unusual attitude recovery, flight accuracy and speed control. These aerobatic skills improve confidence in the air and can help make you a safer pilot.
Basic aerobatic manoeuvres include loops, chandelles, 'humpty bumps' and stall turns.
Mastering a loop is surprisingly hard!
The basic aerobatics training schedule is loosely based on the competition aerobatic curriculum as this adds a degree of structure and rigour to the training. However it is not presumed that all pilots will want to progress to aerobatic competitions and may just enjoy the delights of a silent ballet!
All aerobatic flying training is carried out at altitude in modern semi-aerobatic certified gliders that are part of the constantly maintained fleet at the Cambridge Gliding Centre.
In due course we hope to run dedicated weekends with guest instructors for those achieving a higher level of aerobatics competence.
Requirements
As the aerobatics are considered intermediate to advanced pilot training, it is suitable only for pilots that are already flying at a good solo standard.
Aerotow launches to 4,000' are usual, to allow sufficient height and time for a comprehensive aerobatic training session.
The Cambridge Gliding Centre is located at Great Gransden airfield, Longstowe, and is ideally located for easy access from Bedford, Cambridge, Huntingdon and St Neots. Click here for directions.
The aerobatic training is comprehensive, including full briefings with risk assessments, demonstrations and practicals.
Enrolment
To enrol in basic aerobatics please contact the office on 01767 677077 or . Please advise us as to your previous level flying experience. This will enable us to tailor the programme to your requirements.
Remember – spaces on these popular aerobatic lessons are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis – book your place today!