Ultimate High to host Beginners Aerobatics Competition

Jun 2005

Introduction to Aerobatics Competition - Wednesday 20^th July 2005

A "gentle" aerobatics competition for pilots at AOPA Aerobatics Certificate level or similar who have not taken part in a BAeA Competition. Designed to encourage those who have not already flown any formal competition aerobatics, this event will allow pilots to be guided through a typical Beginners competition in a relaxed and friendly environment.

The day will commence with a pilot briefing on the sequence to be flown, the 2005 BAeA Beginner's sequence, and will focus on how the judges will score the individual manoeuvres and the sequence as a whole. This will include discussion around use of the Competition Display Box and adjustments for wind, as well as the practicalities of scheduling take-offs, holding off, start/end of the competition sequence and landing afterwards.

The event will take place at Kemble and will be flown in the overhead, with scoring from ground-based judges and constructive feedback from competition aerobatic pilots including Brian Cornes and Alan Cassidy . Pilots will fly a scored morning sequence, receive feedback, and then fly a scored afternoon sequence.

Aircraft used will primarily be Ultimate High Bulldogs, although other aircraft will also be allowed to enter. Pilots can compete solo subject to having received a solo competition sign-off from a BAeA authorised check pilot, or can fly the competition with an instructor on board who will operate as safety pilot.

Minimum entry standard is AOPA Aerobatics certificate or similar. Pilots without an AOPA certificate but with aerobatics experience can fly a checkride with one of our instructors prior to the event date. Competitors will be allowed to practice before the event date with an instructor, but not in the Kemble overhead.

Prizes will be awarded for best performed sequence and most improved pilot. Cost for the event will be ££200 per head.

Summary

Group Safety Brief
Group Aeros Brief
Two judged competition sequences in the Display Box
Safety pilot for aerobatic sequence (if required)
Entry to aeros competitions with selection of prizes

The 2005 BAeA Beginners sequence can be found at: http://www.aerobatics.org.uk/sequences/Power_beginners_known_2005.htm

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