Good Aerobatic plane for new acro pilot
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Good Aerobatic plane for new acro pilot
I'm planning on getting into aerobatics and am in the process of finding a good affordable plane to learn on. I would really like a pitts or christian eagle but recently found an Acrosport 1 which is much more affordable. I dont know alot about the Acrosport but from what ive read it might be a good plane to start on and learn the figures then upgrade to a different plane later.
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks
Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks
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Re: Good Aerobatic plane for new acro pilot
You will probably need a bunch of dual time is a 2-seat Pitts before you get into any of those. Consider a Decathlon? It is much more docile and much better behaved on the ground.
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Re: Good Aerobatic plane for new acro pilot
Acrosport 1 is a very decent little aircraft. Better acro's than a Decathlon and maybe about even or a little bit behind a 2 place Pitts. They have the M-6 airfoil on the standard model which is the same airfoil as the flatwing early Pitts. It also comes in a Super model with symmetrical airfoils for better outside work. Bit easier to handle on the ground than a Pitts and larger cockpit so fits larger guys but all these little bipes require good stick and rudder skills. Makes sense to get some time in a 2 place Pitts before jumping in. What engine and prop combo are you looking at? I have an Acrosport 11. Cheers!
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Re: Good Aerobatic plane for new acro pilot
One other comment, it will be a long time before you are better than that aircraft when it comes to aerobatics.
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Re: Good Aerobatic plane for new acro pilot
+ 1robertsailor1 wrote:One other comment, it will be a long time before you are better than that aircraft when it comes to aerobatics.
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