ASA The Basic Aerobatic Manual - Third Edition (Softcover) | ASA-FM-AERO-3

The Basic Aerobatic Manual is a complete reference for the beginning aerobatic student, with invaluable unusual attitude and spin recovery information that's equally valuable for the more straight-and-level flyer. Written by William K. Kershner — who started his solo aerobatic career in a Stearman N2S at age 17 and went on to operate an aerobatic school in Sewanee, Tennessee flying a Cessna 152 Aerobat — this manual emphasizes techniques for the Cessna Aerobat models, though the maneuvers described easily translate to any aerobatics-certified airplane.

Starting with stalls, chandelles, and lazy eights, the student is guided through spins and the Three Fundamentals of basic aerobatics: the aileron roll, loop, and snap roll. Once these fundamentals are learned, the book moves into combination maneuvers — the cloverleaf, for example — covered in depth. The chapter on spins and spin recovery draws on knowledge gained from over 7,000 spins, each having 3 to 25 turns, flown in the Cessna Aerobat, and returning to controlled flight solely by reference to instruments is also examined closely.

This third edition, updated by William C. Kershner, adds an important new chapter on Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) — the leading cause of fatal general aviation accidents — to complement the existing chapter on unusual attitude (upset) recovery, making this an essential safety resource for any pilot focused on flight safety, not just aspiring aerobatic pilots.

Features

• Genuine ASA/Kershner Flight Manuals textbook, Third Edition
• Written by William K. Kershner, updated by William C. Kershner
• Complete reference for beginning aerobatic students
• Covers stalls, chandelles, lazy eights, spins, and the Three Fundamentals (aileron roll, loop, snap roll)
• In-depth coverage of combination maneuvers, including the cloverleaf
• Spin and spin recovery chapter based on over 7,000 documented spins
• New chapter on Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) — the leading cause of fatal GA accidents
• Dedicated chapter on unusual attitude (upset) recovery
• Illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams, figures, and the author's own illustrations
• Includes syllabus and index

Included Components

• The Basic Aerobatic Manual, Third Edition (1 softcover book)

Specifications

• Publisher: ASA / Kershner Flight Manuals, LLC
• Author: William K. Kershner (updated by William C. Kershner)
• Edition: Third
• Format: Softcover
• Page Count: 128 pages
• Illustrations: Figures, drawings, and charts (black and white)
• Dimensions: 8.25" × 10.75"
• Published: 2021 (April 2022 print run)
• Part Number: ASA-FM-AERO-3
• ISBN-13: 978-1-64425-188-1

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