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British Aerobatic Assoiciation / On-Track Aviation - Aerobatic Instructor Seminar and Competition |
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Aerobatic Instructor
Seminar and Competition
18th - 20th June 2008
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Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome
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British Aerobatics Association (BAeA) in conjunction with On-Track Aviation Limited the will be holding an Aerobatic Instructor Seminar and Training Day followed by a BAeA Beginners and Standard Aerobatic Competition at Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome, near Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
Seminar Fee:
£10 BAeA Members £15 Non-members (includes BAeA membership for the duration of the event)
Members of BAeA affiliated organizations who have BAeA Club Membership get free entry |
Entry Deadline:
9th June 2008
No of Participants:
Maximum of 12 (first come first served basis)
Seminar Leader:
Alan Cassidy
Registration:
From 1700 Wednesday 18th June 2008 at On-Track Aviation |
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Accommodation:
See accommodation for details. Transport to local B & B's or hotels close to the airfield will be provided by On-Track Aviation |
Who Should Attend:
The seminar is designed for Flying Instructors who are authorised by the CAA to give aerobatic instruction, especially those who are not familiar with competition aerobatics. Other pilots who are not instructors, but are new to competition aerobatics and would like to participate are welcome, but should contact Jen Buckenham (contact details below) before sending entry forms to BAeA to check that places are available
Mrs Jen Buckenham
84 Green End Road , Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 5UZ
Tel: 01487 833022
Email: membership@aerobatics.org.uk |
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Back row (L to R) Alan Newton, Alan Cassidy, Mark Young
Front row 2007 Winners (L to R)
Alec Trevett, Paul Stanley, Ben Chapman
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Purpose:
The purpose is to explain what is involved with competition flying and show how BAeA competitions provide a structured and progressive path to developing aerobatic skills in a safe and supportive environment. Participation in competitions provides an excellent development route for pilots who have completed an AOPA Aerobatics Certificate and wish to continue learning more about aerobatics. |
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Aircraft:
Two seat aerobatic trainer aircraft will be available for hire, with experienced competition pilots/instructors. Anticipated cost is £150 per hour including the safety pilot/instructor. The organisers will try to make a range of aerobatic aircraft available for hire, including the possibility of Robin 2160, Extra 300, Pitts S2A, C150 Aerobat, Slingsby T67 Firefly, Chipmunk, Bulldog, etc |
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BBQ:
All are invited to the combined BAeA, On-Track Aviation and Airfield BBQ. Starts at 1800. Cost £5 per head. Beer, wine and soft drinks included
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Programme:
All times local. Programme is subject to change due weather
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Date / Time |
Event / Place |
Speaker |
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Seminar Registration
On-Track Aviation Headquarters |
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18th June 2007
1900 - 2200 |
Aerobatic Instructor Seminar
Wellington Room
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Alan Cassidy
(Chairman BAeA) |
19th June 2008
0800
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Briefings
Participants will be briefed on flying the Beginners Sequence according to competition rules and procedures
Wellington Room
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Eric Marsh
(Contest Director)
Steve Green
(Chief Judge)
Alan Newton
(Airfield Operations)
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19th June 2008
0900 - 1300 |
Flight 1 - 30 mins
Each participant will be allowed to practice the sequence with an experienced competition aerobatic pilot/instructor away from the airfield and then fly the sequence overhead the airfield so that the figures can be judged from the ground
Local Area / Aerobatic Box
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Debrief Flight 1
Each pilot will be given feedback on the quality of each figure flown and a general critique of the way that the complete sequence was flown |
19th June 2008
1300 - 1330 |
Lunch
Touchdown Inn Cafe
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19th June 2008
1330 - 1745 |
Flight 2 - 20 mins
Pilots will fly the same sequence overhead the airfield again
Aerobatic Box |
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19th June 2008
1745 - 1800 |
Debrief & Presentations
A review of the day's activities and prize giving. On-Track Aviation will supply some medals for the best performances as judged by the BAeA
Wellington Room
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Eric Marsh
(Contest Director)
Steve Green
(Chief Judge) |
19th June 2008
1800
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BBQ
A combined BAeA, On-Track Aviation and Airfield event
Including: Formation Flight and Radio Controlled Model Aircraft aerobatic display
Outside of On-Track Aviation Headquarters
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On-Track Trophy
Beginners and Standard BAeA Aerobatic Competition |
Eric Marsh
(Contest Director)
Steve Green
(Chief Judge) |
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