Amelia Island Aerobatics, Inc. (AIA) is dedicated to providing professional aerobatic instruction, and to promoting safe air show and competition flying. Take a moment to preview our services, we offer many types of training courses to suit your needs.

 

 

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Amelia Island Aerobatics, Inc.  2807 Ocean Mist Drive, Amelia Island, FL 32034

 

 

 

 

 

 


 Air Show Coaching--$50/Hour

  • Sequence Design/Choreography, from Single Maneuvers to Full Displays

  • Formation Elements, from Single Maneuvers to Full Displays (2 - 4 Aircraft)

  • Narration, Pilot, and Crew Information and Editing

  • Musical Selection

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 Customer-Designed Aerobatics, Pitts S-2A - $300/Hour

  • Competition Maneuvers from International Aerobatic Club (IAC) “Basic” through “Advanced” Levels

  • Single Maneuvers through Sequences

  • Sports Aerobatics

  • Air Show Maneuvers

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Customer-Designed Aerobatics, Customer’s Aircraft - $60/hour

Depending on the type of aircraft, its capabilities and mechanical condition, it is possible to receive aerobatic instruction in your own aircraft.  We have aerobatic time in many different light aircraft, from Citabrias and Cessna 150 Aerobats, through T-34s and Yaks.  Inquire about our experience in your type of aircraft.

(Please note that Amelia Island Aerobatics reserves the right to refuse flying if the aircraft either exceeds our experience level, or is deemed mechanically unsound.)

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Five Hour Spin Course - $1750

Objective:  The Five-Hour Spin Course is designed to guide the pupil through spins, from pre-entry to complete recovery.

Beginning with basic spin training, the course progresses through advance spin recognition and -recovery techniques.  The pupil should come away with a thorough understanding of spins, as well as increase confidence and comfort in his/her personal abilities.  Includes five hours of Ground Instruction, five hours of Dual Instruction in a Pitts S-2A, and front seat check-out.

  • Upright and Inverted Stalls

  • Upright Spins:

    •  Normal

    •  Flat

    •  Accelerated

  • Inverted Spins:

    • Normal

    •  Flat

    •  Accelerated

  • Active Recovery Techniques

  • Hands-Free “Mueller/Beggs” Recoveries

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Five Hour All-Attitude Course - $1750

Objective:  The Five Hour All-Attitude Course is designed to develop the pilot's "horizon-seeking" instincts.

 This course has the pilot place the airplane in a level attitude with the absolute minimum loss of altitude, regardless of the aircraft's pre-recovery attitude/airspeed.  Manipulation of G loading vs. speed/altitude is covered, as well as getting he best "turn performance" from the aircraft.  Includes five hours of Ground Instruction, five hours of Dual Instruction in a Pitts S-2A, and a front-seat check-out. 

  • Slow Speed and High Speed Flight and Control

  • Inverted Flight

  • Normal and Accelerated Stalls

  • Horizon Awareness

  • Maneuvering to the Horizontal

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Ten Hour Combined Spin/All-Attitude Course - $3500

Objective:  The Ten Hour Combined Spin/All-Attitude Course combines our five hour Spin Course and All-Attitude Course for maximum comfort and awareness in any flight attitude/airspeed/G load.

This is a comprehensive learning experience intended to take the pupil through several phases of flight that have intimidated many pilots.  By the completion of the course, the pupil should have an increased awareness of flight near the edges of the performance envelope, and have gained confidence in her/his abilities to safely recover the aircraft to level flight from any conceivable combination of airspeed/attitude (within the performance envelope).  Includes ten hours of Ground Instruction, ten hours of Dual Instruction in a Pitts S-2A, front- and rear seat check-outs.

  • Slow Speed Flight

  • Horizon Awareness

  • Upright Stalls

  • Inverted Flight

  • Inverted Stalls

  • Normal and Accelerated Stalls

  • Upright Spins:

    • Normal

    • Flat

    • Accelerated

  • Inverted Spins:

    • Normal

    • Flat

    • Accelerated

  • Active Recovery Techniques

  • Hands-Free “Mueller/Beggs” Recoveries

  • High-Speed Flight and Control

  • Maneuvering to the Horizontal

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Five Hour Aerobatic Course--$1750

Objective:  The Five Hour Aerobatic Course teaches the maneuvers and techniques required to compete at the “Basic” level of an International Aerobatic Club (IAC) meet. 

The maneuvers taught are a loop, slow roll and one-turn spin.  In addition to performing the maneuvers, the aircraft must be kept within a specific geographic reference and altitude band, so altitude conservation and wind-drift compensation are also addressed.  The “final exam” is to fly the current “Basic” program.  Includes five hours of Ground Instruction, five hours of Dual Instruction in a Pitts S-2A, and front seat check-out.

  • Slow-Speed Flight

  • Stalls

  • Upright Normal Spins

  • Competition Turns

  • Loops

  • Slow Rolls

  • Point Rolls

  • Inverted Flight

Note: This listing details the maximum number of maneuvers that are presented during the course.  In the interest of safety, AIA reserves the right to modify this syllabus as deemed necessary.

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Ten Hour Aerobatic Course--$3500

Objective:  The Ten Hour Aerobatic Course provides an introduction to  the Maneuvers required at the “Sportsman” level in an IAC meet. 

In addition to performing the maneuvers, the pupil will be taught to fly within the confines of the “Aerobatic Box”.  Altitude conservation, wind-drift compensation, and sequence construction will be covered.  The “final” for this course to is fly the current “Sportsman” program.  Includes ten hours of Ground Instruction, ten hours of Dual Instruction in a Pitts S-2A, front- and rear seat check-outs.

  • Slow-Speed Flight

  • Stalls

  • Upright Normal Spins—Competition Recoveries

  • Competition Turns

  • Loops

  • Slow Rolls

  • Point Rolls

  • Inverted Flight

  • Inverted Normal Spins

  • Snap Rolls

  • Cuban Eights/Reverse Cuban Eights

  • Immelmans/Split-S’s

  • Hammerheads

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“Acro a la Carte” Flights--$125

Amelia Island Aerobatics, Inc Presents

“Acro a la Carte”

 This is the freshest Acro on the First Coast of Florida, sumptuously prepared to order.  For your feast, please select a maximum of five entrees from our menu:

  • Avalanche 1—Zesty and robust, with a surprise center

  • Aileron Roll—Delicate and buttery-smooth throughout

  • Barrel Roll—Graceful, lastingly sweet, and with some rich tones

  • Half Cuban Eight 1—A full-bodied beginning and a crisp aftertaste

  • Hammerhead—A spicy dish that’s also sure to please the eye

  • Immelmann 1—A full-bodied start with a slow-smooth finish

  • Loop 1—A staple of the acro diet, robust yet light all at once

  • Point Roll 2—Choose the number of slices you’d like in this roll

  • Reverse Half Cuban Eight 1—A crisp beginning and a rich aftertaste

  • Spin (One Turn) 1—Piquant and memorable from start to finish

  • Split-S 1—Deceptively light start with a powerful, spiced ending

  • Wingover—Mild, airy, relaxed, savory and sublimely smooth

Note 1 -- These maneuvers yield G-loads greater than 3 g.

Note 2 -- If you have chosen “Point Roll,” please select a number:

2          3          4          5          6          7          8          9

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Note: These listings detail the maximum number of maneuvers that are presented during the various courses.  In the interest of safety, AIA reserves the right to modify a syllabus as deemed necessary.

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AIA is open year 'round!

Hours of Operation: 

8AM - 8PM EST Monday - Saturday

     9AM-5PM    Sunday