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Jay's Aero Sports Training
The aircraft used for the following training is the 1973 Bellanca Citabria 7KCAB. This aircraft is fully aerobatic (+5/-2G aircraft) with full inverted systems installed.
Trainwheel Endorsements
Tailwheel aircraft (also known as Conventional-Gear, Tailwheel, Taildraggers, etc.) have been around since the early 1900’s. Back then, and until the 1950’s, conventional gear aircraft were the norm. Once in-flight, both tailwheel and tricycle gear aircraft are no different. The glaring distinction comes with ground handling. Tailwheel aircraft are more susceptible to the following events: nose-over; ground loops; crosswind takeoff and landing challenges. These are reasons the aircraft manufactures switched to tricycle gear aircraft production. Major reasons for considering tailwheel training: a fun new challenge to increase your pilot skills; expanding the availability of beautiful, exotic aircraft to fly (see our photo gallery section to view some awesome tailwheel aircraft); less important, but just as fun, the bragging rights to say you’ve soloed the legendary Piper Cub! Unless you completed your initial pilot training in tailwheel aircraft, the FAA requires the following: 14CFR §61.31 - Additional training required for operating tailwheel airplanes.
Yup, that’s a lot to digest. In reality: getting the right training for the endorsement is the key. At Jay’s, you will spend as much time discussing the geometry and physics involved in flying the tailwheel as you do flying the aircraft. Emphasis on fundamentals is of utmost importance. Experience comes with time, but when you receive your tailwheel endorsement at Jay’s, you will be able to safely take your family up with confidence.
Spin Training
Many years in the past, aircraft spin training was mandatory for all pilots. The FAA changed the regulations to only require CFI candidates to receive this endorsement prior to evaluation. The “spin”aerodynamically is the result of a wing stall coupled with enough yaw-moment that one wing is producing slightly less lift than the other. As this occurs during aerodynamic stall, the aircraft smoothly rolls towards the“reduced lift” wing, resulting in a roll toward inverted flight. As the aircraft (aerodynamically clean) accelerates, coupled with the rotation around the vertical axis (yaw), the momentum is set. Jay’s Aero Sports loves to teach spin concepts, and to train to proficiency on spin entry and recovery. Many pilots are not familiar with the intricacies of spins and are concerned with facing an inadvertent spin. Jay’s will provide you with extensive ground training in the aerodynamics involved, followed up with flight maneuvers that will give you the experience to accomplish multiple spins with confidence. [Ref: FAA AC 61-67C]
(Note: Recently, some flight schools in the U.S. and abroad have mandated their Commercial Pilot students receive a Spin endorsement.)
Upset Prevention & Recovery
The FAA defines Aircraft Upset as: An aircraft attitude greater than 25° nose up; greater than 10° nose down; beyond 45° of bank; within the above parameters, but at airspeeds inappropriate for the conditions. Due to recent events, the FAA and Part 121 Carriers are mandating UPRT training for any Type Rating candidates. The FAA defines the following parameters: Airplane Upset. An airplane in flight unintentionally exceeding the parameters normally experienced in line operations or training: • Pitch attitude greater than 25 degrees nose up; • Pitch attitude greater than 10 degrees nose down; • Bank angle greater than 45 degrees; or • Within the above parameters, but flying at airspeeds inappropriate for the conditions. Why does this apply to you? UPRT training is valuable to all pilots. Managing the unexpected diversion from normal flight (wind sheer, wake turbulence, distractions, etc.) is critical. Experience shows that the unexpected flight attitude can either result in catastrophe, or just a momentary bit of excitement followed by recovery and reflection. Finding yourself in an unusual attitude should mean you recognize the situation, and smoothly fly yourself back to straight and level. Jay’s will introduce you to a multitude of possible scenarios and show you the simple steps to recover to normal flight.
Basic Aerobatics
The aerobatic course involves the following maneuvers:Loops, aileron rolls, the split S, the hammer head, sustained inverted flight, and spins.All maneuvers are accomplished wearing a parachute. Training includes extensive ground training on the flight maneuvers and a full pre-flight of the parachute. Pre and Post Flight Briefings are an integral part of the training.
Placard located on the panel of the Citabria 7KCAB: Straight and Level Flight Prohibited.
Your Instructor
Jay Molyneux
WWII fighter pilot and legendary
airshow performer).
