G-Warmup Sequence

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Climbing too high prior to low key resulting in excessive altitude during last half of ELP.

Failure to complete the Before Landing Checklist.

1006. G-WARMUP SEQUENCE

Procedures:

Transition to aerobatic cruise and complete Pre-Stall/Aerobatic Checklist.

Clear area. Initiate three-second verbal countdown. On "one," apply AGSM and on

"zero," smoothly roll into 60 AOB turn at two Gs for 90 of heading change.

Passing 90 of heading change, smoothly increase bank as required to steadily increase Gs to

four-five and sustain for ~10 seconds.

Roll out and verbally confirm between crewmembers no problems were encountered.

1007. PRECISION AEROBATICS PROCEDURES

NOTES

1. Maneuver depictions and descriptions are located in

Chapter Eight, Precision Aerobatics. The following procedures

amplify for the IP what is written specifically for the SNFO/SWSO

in that chapter.

2. Begin all maneuvers in aerobatic cruise after completing the

Pre-Stalling, Spinning, and Aerobatic Checks. Do not conduct

aerobatic operations with a fuel imbalance greater than 50 lbs.

Loop

Commence a clearing turn. During the last 90 of turn lower the nose slightly and accelerate to

230-250 KIAS. Roll out of your clearing turn on/parallel to a section line with 230 - 250 KIAS.

Recheck the wings level and check the airspace above you clear. Start a smooth straight pull-up

accelerating to 3.5 - 4.0 Gs within two to three seconds.

Check wings level as the nose passes through the horizon. Adjust stick pressure as necessary to

keep the nose moving at a constant rate.

Shortly after passing the vertical position tilt your head back so you can see the opposite horizon.

Keep the wings parallel to the horizon and maintain the proper heading by gradually increasing

right rudder pressure counteracting the effect of decreasing airspeed and constant torque.

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