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High Performance Aerobatics and Advanced Recovery Training

APS is committed to safety at all levels - especially in the training of aspiring aerobatics pilots from around the world. With over 10,000 instructional hours in the Extra 300, we know what it takes to be safe while enjoying the rewarding world of high-performance aerobatics flying. Whether your intentions are recreational aerobatic flying, competition or perhaps even the ultimate in aerobatics flying, air show performances, APS will put you on the right track for success, satisfaction and life-long safety.

When seriously considering pursuing your aerobatic interests do not approach the commitment haphazardly with sporadic flights here and there with inconsistent instruction. Take a week, learn from industry experts and enjoy a lifetime of safe, fun-filled aerobatic exhilaration!

"The APS Power Aerobatics Indoctrination course was simply spectacular. The course design, instruction and study materials were expertly integrated to ensure I was 100% safe to go out on my own to practice core aerobatic maneuvers and investigate new skills. Perfectly maintained high-performance aircraft and dedicated one-on-one professional instruction highlighted every minute of my training experience."
Gerry T., Muskogee OK
Pitts S2B Pilot

This 5-Day 9-Mission customized course of training is broken down into two phases; Safety Training and Customized Aerobatics Training. Combined, the outlines below give you a general overview of what to expect during your week of aerobatics at APS. This can be a demanding program both mentally and physically. Please be sure to allow yourself sufficient time for rest and study after each flying day.

PHASE

OVERVIEW OF TRANING MODULES

PHASE 1: SAFETY TRAINING

Days: 1, 2 & 3
3-Day 5-Mission Safety Course:
Emergency Maneuver Training

As an aerobatic pilot it is critically important to realize that safety training must absolutely come first and be the priority before focusing on aerobatics flying exclusively. In fact, as in every endeavor requiring expertise, consistently re-enforcing the fundamental principles, basic aerobatics maneuver execution and botched maneuver recovery techniques must remain a priority throughout your aerobatic career. This is true regardless of the level of flying you aspire to or ultimately achieve. Our 5-Day Power Aerobatics Indoctrination Course is ideally suited to laying the foundation to a lifetime of safe flying. The entire first half of your training at APS, consisting of our highly acclaimed standard APS Emergency Maneuver Training program, will ensure you are academically prepared and practically skilled with all the tools needed for accelerated learning to any level. In addition to botched maneuver recovery, the aerobatic maneuvers included in this segment of your training consists of the entry, execution and recovery techniques of the following maneuvers; loop, aileron roll, inverted flight, split-s, cuban eight, immelmann, hammerhead, upright spin, inverted spin, aggravated spin modes to include accelerated flat spins.

PHASE 2: CUSTOMIZED AEROBATICS TRAINING

Days: 4 & 5
2-Day 4-Mission Custom Aerobatics

With the botched maneuver and spin recovery training completed, it's now time to decide where you want your training to go. The preparation afforded you through the Emergency Maneuver Training has armed you with all the knowledge and safety skills necessary to confidently proceed in any direction. Basic aerobatics, spins (upright & inverted) and aggravated spins have already been covered extensively to this point. Prior to starting your customized sessions you will spend about 30-minutes with your assigned APS instructor to layout a training plan for your final days of aerobatics flying. The typical direction taken by participants is usually one of the following:

Recreational
Competition
Air Show

You can choose any content for your customized aerobatics flying at APS you desire to include, but not limited to, this small sampling:

Loop
Aileron Roll
Slow Roll
Cuban Eight
Inverted Flight

Hammerhead
Tailslide
Torque Roll
Knife-Edge Spin
Vertical Rolls

Lomcevak
Outside Loop
Sequences
Aerobatic Box
Combinations

Each Mission Includes:

The following summary represents our minimum-expected training breakdown:

Ground Pre-flight Theory/Briefing: 1.0 hours
Flight Time: 1.0 hours
Air Time: 0.8 hours (typically a minimum)
Ground Post-flight Debriefing/Tape Review: 0.5 hours
Mini-DV Raw Footage of Cockpit Video
Certificate of Completion

Optional (coordinate prior to arrival)

Wings Program Sign-off for certain programs
Biennial Flight Review (BFR)
Spin Endorsement (subject to proficiency)