CL Aerobatics 2014/07

I left off last time with a “dry-flying” exercise. Dry-flying is when you hold a handle in your hand and then simulate flying the maneuvers without having to leave your shop or living room. I hope that you practiced inside and outside dry loops. If not, then you have some virtual twists in your lines by now …

CL Aerobatics 2014/05

I’m saddened to start this column with the news of the passing of Allen Brickhaus. Allen’s achievements in and service to the field of CL flying are legendary, and his passing leaves a void that can never be filled. He was an accomplished designer, builder, flier, writer, and competitor, but most will remember him for his contributions to the beginners in our sport.

CL Aerobatics 2014/03

It’s spring, and it’s time to start honing our patterns again for the competition season. But wait! Let’s not jump right into flying our top aircraft with our just-out-of-hibernation reflexes. (Those who live in climates where year-round flying is possible must be laughing at this …) Instead, let’s do a bit of spring training.

CL Aerobatics 2014/01

In my last column, I left off with a brief discussion about flying in turbulence. It was suggested that virtually every turbulent field has a spot or “venturi,” through which the spoiled air normally exits. If you could identify its location and place your maneuvers there, you could fly a reasonable pattern, even in extremely dirty air.

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