I've done all my aerobatic training in a Super Decathalon. It's a great
plane and flies aerobatics quite well, especially for us new pilots. It's
fairly common and reasonably affordable. It can do any aerobatic maneuver
you are going to want to try for the first year or two. It's also a very
safe plane with few quirks to worry about. If you can find one to rent,
jump on it.

On the other hand, if you have easy access to an aerobat, then go for it!
You can always move up to a more capable plane later. Like the Nike ad
says, just do it. You will be surprised at how easy and fun aerobatics are,
and how addicting it is.

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"ShawnD2112" <shawnd.NOSPAM2112@virgin.net> wrote in message
news:zusC5.11618$L12.236682@news2-win.server.ntlworld.com...
> I've flown the Super D but haven't really aerobatted it. I've looped it a
> couple of times and tried a couple of other things but didn't really know
> what I was doing and stopped until I could get proper instruction. I have
> played a fair bit of cloud tag in it, though. It's a great airplane and I
> think it would be a terrific airplane to learn aerobatics in. It's
> especially good for a tailwheel check and is simply loads of fun to fly.
>
> As for learning, I'm inclined to agree with what the others say about the
> 152 aerobat. I've never even bothered with it. My approach may not be a
> good one but I figure if I want to learn to race, I'm going to drive a
> Ferrari, not a Ford. I figure why waste time with something I'm not going
> to be happy flying?
> So, with about 200 hours total time, I'm focussing on learning aerobatics
> in a Pitts S-2B.
>
> Whatever you fly, be safe, get proper instruction, and have a hell of a
good
> time!
> Shawn
>
>
> Dave Sawdon wrote in message <39D8403F.364253DF@hursley.ibm.com>...
> Chris,
>
> The Aerobat is not a very satisfying aircraft for aeros, takes a long time
> to
> climb and 'chutes are difficult.
> Yaks are very able but expensive to start on and can't normally be used
for
> paid
> training.
> CAP10s are equally able but not quite so expensive.
> Slingsby T67s are fun. The A and B are OK but underpowered (esp the B).
> Decathlons are supposed to be good but I haven't flown one.
>
> Dave Sawdon
>
>
>

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