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    Split-S question and recovery theory

    Thanks whifferdill. I realize now that the abort point is dependent on altitude - 30,000' doesn't have one, 10' is at the start of the roll. Didn't think that though properly. So, a "max efficiency pullout" is going to be straight ahead with no roll - pitch only. Rolling slightly will extent...
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    Split-S question and recovery theory

    I’m not an aerobatic pilot, just looking for knowledge from those in the know. Several years ago an Air Force Thunderbird crashed at Mountain Home while executing a split-S after takeoff (I’m sure many remember it). I believe that it was caused because of lack of altitude at the top. It’s...
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