skidoo
Line Up and Wait
So, the other day, I was looking back through my original flight logs and realized that I did not solo until I had about 20 hours. In looking at those first 20 hours, I see that I was introduced to spins after the first three hours, and after that, I had loops, rolls, inverted flight, and a bunch of other aerobatic maneuvers. In total, it looks like about half the time included aerobatic maneuvers of some sort. Since I was 14 when I started, I wasn't focused on trying to solo, but rather just going to enjoy the flight and learn. It took me 2 years to get that first 20 hours.
I haven't done spins or aerobatic flight since but after 40 years, I still enjoy it in my mind, and it was a great experience. So, I am wondering how common is it now for students to be exposed to spins or aerobatics prior to solo?
I haven't done spins or aerobatic flight since but after 40 years, I still enjoy it in my mind, and it was a great experience. So, I am wondering how common is it now for students to be exposed to spins or aerobatics prior to solo?