AEROBATIC AND AIRMANSHIP TRAINING
AT OUR WORLD CLASS FACILITY
IN BEAUTIFUL ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

For the student, recreational and sportsman pilot, corporate and airline pilot, to the unlimited competitor, we offer Aerobatic and Airmanship Training, from Basic to Unlimited, Spin Training, Unusual Attitude Recognition and Recovery & Precision aerobatics, and Tailwheel, CFI spin and high-performance airplane endorsements. We follow a proven and successful syllabus but tailor each lesson and each course to fit the individual student. Our mission is to help you become a safer, more skilled, and more confident pilot and ultimately to help you get more enjoyment out of your flying.

 
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2-HOUR CONFIDENCE COURSE

Designed to be completed in one day, this course is flown in the 8KCAB Super Decathlon. It will help the student gain confidenceanda higher level of skill by understanding techniques that will help give them greater control of their airplane and improvetheir level of airmanship.This is a great course to compliment private pilot training, and a must for private pilots and those with additional ratings. The training exceeds FAA requirements for spin recovery endorsements for CFI’s.Upon prior arrangement, we will be happy to include your Biennial Flight Review (BFR) as part of this course.

Introduction to deep stalls, cross controlled stalls, spins and spin avoidance, unusual attitude recovery and basic aerobatics such as aileron rolls and loops will be covered.

This course includes:

Two hours of flight training | Two hours of ground school |POH for the Super Decathlon (in PDF format) | Use of Parachute and Bose Headset

5-HOUR AIRMANSHIP AND BASIC AEROBATICS COURSE

Designed to be completed in two and a half days, four hours will be flown in the 8KCAB SuperDecathlon and one hour will be flown in the Extra 300L. This course will help the student gain confidence and a higher level of skill by learning techniques that will give them control of an airplane in any situation. The introduction to basic aerobatics will improve their overall level of airmanship and give them a foundation from which to continue to explore three dimensional flight in all axes.

The course includes an introduction to deep stalls, cross controlled stalls, spins left and right, spin avoidance and recovery,unusual attitudes and recovery,and Primary level aerobatics:aileron rolls, slow rolls, loops, half Cuban eights,half reverse Cuban eights, the Immelman and the Hammerhead. We also teach the art of energy management by linking maneuvers together into a sequence. After five hours of instruction, the student will be able to complete a Primary Aerobatic Sequence.

All pilots are welcome. This is a great course for the beginner to the experienced pilot. The training exceeds FAA requirements for spin recovery endorsements for CFI’s. We will be happy to include your Biennial Flight Review (BFR) as part of this course

This course includes:

Five hours of flight training |Five hours of ground discussion | Use of Parachute and Bose Headset | POH for the Super Decathlon (in PDF format) | POH for the Extra 300L (in PDF format)

We also offer a 4 Hour Course for the same price, that can be completed in 2 days. This course consists of two flights in the Super Decathlon and two flights in the Extra.

10-HOUR AIRMANSHIP AND AEROBATICS COURSE

Designed to be completed in five days, six or eight hours will be flown in the 8KCAB Super Decathlon and two or four hours will be flown in the Extra 300L. This course will help the student gain confidence and a higher level of skill by mastering techniques that will give them control of their airplane in any situation. For students who are exploring aerobatics and unusual attitudes for the first time, this course will give them an understanding of energy management, will improve their overall level of airmanship and give them a foundation with which to continue to explore three dimensional flight in all axes on their own. At the end of the ten-hour course, the student will be proficient in Sportsman level aerobatics.

For students who have already had aerobatic training, this course will be geared toward moving them into new maneuvers and if applicable, help them move into a new category of competition aerobatics (for example, Sportsman to Intermediate level).

While each course is customized for the individual, we usually start with deep stalls which give the student a feel for the airplane, then cross controlled stalls, spins left and right, spin avoidance and recovery, including emergency spin recovery techniques, unusual attitudes and recovery, and Sportsman level aerobatics: aileron rolls, slow rolls, loops, half Cuban eights,half reverse Cuban eights, the Immelman, the Hammerhead and the Humpty Bump, and advanced maneuvers such as the vertical roll.We also teach the art of energy management by linking maneuvers together into a sequence.

This course will be customized to each individual and is a great course for the beginner to the experienced pilot. All pilots are welcome. The training exceeds FAA requirements for spin recovery endorsements for CFI’s. We will also be happy to include your Biennial Flight Review (BFR) as part of this course.

Course includes:

Ten hours of flight training | Ten hours or more of ground discussion | Use of Parachute and Bose Headset | POH for the Super Decathlon (in PDF format) | POH for the Extra 300L (in PDF format).

We recommend this course be taken all at once or with lessons as close together as possible to gain maximum benefit from the training.

While each course is customized for the individual, we usually start with deep stalls which give the student a feel for the airplane, then cross controlled stalls, spins left and right, spin avoidance and recovery; unusual attitudes and recovery; sportsman level aerobatics: aileron rolls, slow rolls, loops, half Cuban eights, and half reverse Cuban eights; the Immelman, Hammerhead and Humpty Bump; then into more advanced maneuvers such as vertical rolls; we then link maneuvers together into sequences which is beneficial to gain a better understanding of energy management.

All pilots are welcome, including student pilots. This course will be customized to each individual and is a great course for the beginner to the experienced pilot.

This course includes:

Ten hours of flight training • Ten hours of ground discussion • Use of Parachute and Bose Headset POH for the Super Decathlon (in PDF format) • POH for the Extra 300L (in PDF format)

We recommend this course be taken all at once or with lessons as close together as possible to gain maximum benefit from the training.

It is sometimes possible to combine your Tailwheel Endorsement with this course.

MORE COURSES & SERVICES

For students who have completed one of our courses, we offer individual lessons with a one-hour minimum or upon special arrangement.

ACE (Aerobatic Competency Evaluations) for airshow pilots desiring to obtain a Statement of Aerobatic Competency | Critiquing and coaching for competition and airshow pilots | Consulting services | Demo Pilot for corporations or individuals desiring to demonstrate their airplane in an airshow: U.S. or International experienced | Private Instructor services in your certified Aerobatic airplane (Subject to inspection) | Formation training | We offer photo services with our Beechcraft Bonanza platform that has removable windows, able to photograph ultralights to jets.

Sorry, no solos allowed in our airplanes.

Deposit and Cancellation Policy

Each of our courses require a deposit of $500 to hold your reservation. If you cancel within 7 days or less your deposit is non refundable but if you reschedule we will apply it to your future reservation. If we cancel due to weather, we will refund your balance and we will make every effort to reschedule for a future date. We will confirm your lessons at least a week in advance.

PAYMENT

We accept checks and cash, and all credit cards. However, we will have to charge an additional 3% for credit card transactions due to the high cost of fees we incur. We hope you understand.

PATTY WAGSTAFF AEROBATIC SCHOOL is part of Patty Wagstaff Aviation Safety LLC, located at the St. Augustine Airport (KSGJ),St. Augustine, Florida. Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRTA) is offered at the Kissimmee Airport, Kissimmee, Florida (KISM).


EXPERIENCE WORLD-CLASS FLIGHT TRAINING
IN BEAUTIFUL ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA

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904-806-5778