len sabato
Heliman
Location: Champaign, Illinois
| Hi All!
For what it is worth, I always try to enter each maneuver at the same altitude that I start the first aerobatic maneuver at. If I chose to do my rolls at 30' , and I am 50' out, then I maintain the same line for the rest of the flight.
The only exception to this is the Inside Loop with 1/2 Rolls, since this maneuver begins at the top. I will try to have the bottom of the loop completed at the same altitude as the other manuvers.
For presentation, it is important to determine the positioning (line) you will do the Aeros at, then try to keep consistant throughout the flight.
If you do stall turns for your turn arounds, it helps to keep you on the same line with regards to depth. If you do an aileron style turn around, then you will not be as consistant with your placement.
This is of course easier said than done with everything else you need to think about, but it can be done with practice.
Of equal importance is not to be DIVING when the maneuver begins. I think you will loose more points for not acheiving level flight than you will for being slightly high/low.
As David mentioned, all maneuvers are of course centered on the centerline of the flight line.
Hope this helps.
Len Sabato |
