Ultimate High is one of only three aerobatics training "Schools of excellence" in the UK, as recommended by the British Aerobatics Association. We offer tailored training by the hour in the Bulldog, Chipmunk and Extra 300, and all the AOPA Aerobatic Certificate Courses (Basic, Standard and Intermediate).
We offer Competition Aerobatics training in the Extra 300 with expert tuition by Nick Wakefield. Nick is an authorised BAeA coach, a former Advanced Level National Champion, and has represented the British Team at Unlimited and Advanced levels.
We also offer the FI Aerobatic Restriction Removal course (5 hours) for those Flying Instructors who wish to teach aerobatics.
AOPA Aerobatic Certificate Courses - Basic, Standard & Intermediate
There are no CAA or JAA recognised aerobatic "qualifications" in the UK; the AOPA Basic, Standard and Intermediate Aerobatic Certificates are the only recognised UK aerobatics courses. AOPA and the British Aerobatics Association (BAeA) have designed the syllabus in order to encourage those pilots who wish to become proficient in the basic aerobatic manoeuvres to undertake training through a properly structured formal course.
AOPA Basic Aerobatic Certificate
The manoeuvres learnt in the AOPA Basic Aerobatic Certificate will enable the student to take part in the Beginners' events organised by the BAeA, should they wish. The course is taught in the Bulldog or Chipmunk, but not the Extra 300.
The course is 8 hours of flying, including 15 hours of ground instruction and around 10-12 sorties. It normally takes 5 days, weather permitting. If flying in the Bulldog, the course can be combined with our Advanced PPL (normally 10 hours) for a reduced total of 15 hours. If flying in the Chipmunk, it can be combined with a Tailwheel
Conversion (normally 5 hours) for a reduced total of 11 hours.
Students who have passed the course will be able to fly those manoeuvres as aircraft captain, subject to normal currency/ aircraft conversion requirements.
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AOPA Standard Aerobatic Certificate
The AOPA Standard Course ensures that students are capable of entering the next level of BAeA competition, which is the Standard Level. The course is 6 hours of flying and a minimum of 6 hours of ground training and normally takes 3-4 days.
This course takes place in the Bulldog, although it is also possible to do part of the course in the Extra 300, if arranged in advance. A candidate may commence the course at any time after qualifying for the AOPA Basic Aerobatic Certificate or if considered to have reached a satisfactory standard. There are no minimum pre-entry hour or time requirements.
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AOPA Intermediate Aerobatic Certificate
This course ensures that students are capable of entering the next level of BAeA competition, which is the Intermediate Level. The course is around 8 hours of flying (time may vary according to student ability) and a minimum of 6 hours of ground training (3 hours of briefing and 3 hours of self-study).
The course is flown in the Extra 300 and is around 12 sorties, usually 2 a day, weather permitting.
If you interested in Competition Aerobatics, more details on the training we offer can be found here.
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All courses normally start on a Monday. Due to busy schedules and the considerable amount of ground briefing, we are generally unable to start new courses on other days.
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Upon completion of the course, students are required to have their competence assessed in the air by an AOPA registered instructor; it should be noted that this test flight is additional to the time required for the course. When the test has satisfactorily been completed, it should be sent off to AOPA (accompanied by a small fee), who will then issue a certificate.
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