There is a new chapter on operating the super decathlon. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Other books may cover techniques and figures better, but neil williams was a brilliant writer, and the book contains many great stories from the old days. Buy the hardcover book better aerobatics by alan charles cassidy at indigo.
Those of us who have benefited from his instruction are very familiar with alan s lucid, articulate, and often entertaining style. An article by alan cassidy on flying high performance taildraggers. Alan cassidy wrote in his book better aerobatics that pure flying is selfish and pointless but also utterly inspiring and addictive. The szouzygoulian books are good as the pictures and drawings are very clear, in fact clearer than alan cassidy s. Most of your improvement will come from ground critiquing, a little dual, and from studying on your own. If you dont have a large collection of books already this is a good one to go for first. Better aerobatics vol 1 hardcover alan charles cassidy hardcover may 5, 2002 4. The szouzygoulian books are good as the pictures and drawings are.
Alan explains how all of that is done in great detail. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. View alan cassidys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. But flying even the basic figures with a high level of precision can be very challenging. Better aerobatics, book by alan charles cassidy hardcover. You have to digest the information in this book in small doses, there is a considerable amount of information in it.
The basic aerobatic manual william k kershner, william c. In this country competitions are run by the british aerobatic association whose chairman is alan cassidy, the most experienced instructor in pitts specials. I think as a starter, aerobatics by neil williams is the best, and then alan cassidys better aerobatics after that. It has hardly any history, anecdotes or war stories. The nonpilot might find it a bit technical as alans book focuses on what is needed to fly aerobatics manoeuvres and competitions well. Flying does an aerobatic qualification make you a better. In one attractive hardback volume of over 450 pages and 470 diagrams, the author covers the whole range of aerobatic techniques from the very first steps to full, world class, unlimited figures. Its all about the personal challenge, the folks you meet, and. That one is hard to find and generally gets rare book prices when its sold but if you can get your hands on one, its worth the effort and money. May 07, 2012 alan cassidy, known as uncle, british unlimited champion 2003 sir giles and ian trask pilot.
British aerobatic championships 2003 alan cassidy flying cap. A good referesher for those that fly them and a good motivator for those who aspire to fly them. Aerobatics contains all the information a pilot needs to undertake the basic loops and rolls and air. How learning aerobatics can make you a better allround. In 2016 mike came 2nd in the british advanced aerobatics championships. Freestyle aerobatics at white waltham, with alan as its primary instructor, has enabled a huge number of pilots to gain their skills at all levels of the sport. Better aerobatics, alan cassidy 9780954481407 boeken. Cassidys book is very prescriptive and it is far easier to cherrypick than read it cover to cover a great book if you are intent on improving your aeros. Learn all you need to know to perform exciting maneuvers such as spins, loops, cuban eights, barrel rolls and more safely and precisely.
The book is a must whether novice or experienced aerobatic competitor, display pilot or instructor. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This is a really great introduction and reference on basic aerobatic maneuvers. Imo, alan cassidys book, better aerobatics is by far the best and most comprehensive aerobatic book available. The black dahlia murder is an american melodic death metal band from waterford, michigan, formed in 2001.
Imo, alan cassidy s book, better aerobatics is by far the best and most comprehensive aerobatic book available. Flight unlimited 95 mullercarson is a very readable book. He also said that its all about knowing what the aircrafts attitude is, how its changing and at what rate. The first part of the book covers the basic aerobatic figures and the later parts explain the more advanced combined figures in detail. An article by alan cassidy on flying high performance. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Charles has lived a remarkable, diverse, and full life. Better aerobatics by alan charles cassidy, hardcover barnes. Better aerobatics, 2003, 456 pages, alan charles cassidy. No matter what your previous thoughts were, spring always encourages the examination of new options. Other books may cover techniques and figures better, but neil williams was a brilliant writer, and. If youre going to buy an aerobatic book, i would strongly recommend alan cassidy s better aerobatics. Better aerobatics by alan cassidy is a modest investment and is an excellent book with well written, precise applied principles of flight knowledge. Better aerobatics vol 1 hardcover alan charles cassidy. The szouzygoulian books are good as the pictures and drawings are very clear, in fact clearer than alan cassidys.
Alan cassidy mbe, og 1967, is one of britains bestknown sport aerobatic pilots, being crowned national unlimited champion five times. The basic aerobatic manual is fully illustrated with the authors own drawings and contains a practical syllabus, a detailed bibliography and an index. The year 2020 is already unlike any other in history. Aerobatics book from 1918 if you have ever seen this book horatio barber aerobatics on amazon or other online stores, its a book right from 1918. Mostly it covers flying in a fair amount of detail. Alan has also written the definitive book on aerobatics better. Our minds are the greatest soapopera script writer in history.
He represented the uk in numerous european and world championships between 1994 and 2012, winning 1 gold, 4 silver and 4 bronze medals. Though the manual emphasizes airspeeds and techniques recommended for the cessna aerobat, the maneuvers described in the book may be performed in other airplanes certified for aerobatics. Bellanca decathlon 8kcab bellanca 8kcab aerobatic aircraft. Mike and emily collett, former british champions and members of the british advanced aerobatics team, have taken over alan cassidy s aerobatics business at white waltham airfield. Controlling your airplane during a crisis by rich stowell paperback from rich stowell. Alan has run freestyle aviation at white waltham for more than 25 years, and is a fourtimes british aerobatics champion. In a light, readable style, alan cassidy explains the attraction of aerobatics as a. Another truly great book is eric mueller and annette carson, flight unlimited. Better aerobatics by alan charles cassidy, hardcover. May 18, 2012 an article by alan cassidy on starting aerobatics, for all you pilots considering aerobatics as the next step read on and be encouraged. Pa28 are very different from those required to land a modern 2seat aerobatic biplane.
Neil williams book might be a better read if this is what you are looking for. Alan covers the finer details of flying the aerobatic figures with charts and sketches showing the horizon image and the coordination between the stick and rudder during various parts of each figure. Iac official contest rules aka the red book fai aerobatic catalog aka the blue book aresti 5 from alan cassidy. British childrens author cathy cassidy book signing where authors meet their fans at hay festival 2010 hay on wye powys wales actress katie cassidy attends the 39th annual peoples choice awards at nokia theatre at l. He was the 2014 national champion at intermediate, and was selected for the british team. The book addresses the australian regulatory environment for tailwheel, spin and aerobatic training.
The skills learned and confidence gained in practising this discipline are expected to provide a safety net in the event of any unexpected events occurring in the future. Better aerobatics by alan charles cassidy hardcover from freestyle aviation. Recent events have been especially tough on debut authors, with bookstores closed and book tours canceled. As the title says, it is for people who want to learn how to fly aerobatics. From playing professional baseball to being a professional harness racing driver and singing with barry manilow at radio city music hall, hes rarely known a dull moment. Discover book depositorys huge selection of alan cassidy books online. Cassidy s book is very prescriptive and it is far easier to cherrypick than read it cover to cover a great book if you are intent on improving your aeros. From learning to develop basic coordination and handling skills, through to the. Alan is a multitime british national aerobatics champion, has won medals internationally and has many thousands of hours instructing on pitts aircraft.
Aerobatics contains all the information a pilot needs to undertake the basic loops and rolls and air exercises such as advanced turning, stalling, spinning and recovery. I would definitely recommend picking that one up, even if you have read the others you mentioned. The raf has always considered aerobatics to form an important part of the basic flying training. Better aerobatics vol 1 9780954481407 by cassidy, alan charles and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Only thing i noticed about the book is that it mentions a basic competition category. Imo, its by far the best book out there in or out of print its in print. Having been nagged by many of us for some years, alan cassidy has finally committed to print what he has learnt from more than a decades aerobatic coaching. The aerobatic competitor has to create the illusion of a perfect figure as seen by the judges while flying into a headwind and crosswind or flying in calm air. If youre going to buy an aerobatic book, i would strongly recommend alan cassidys better aerobatics. Alan cassidy council member royal aero club of uk linkedin. Spins in the pitts special by gene beggs is also character. Aerobatics by neil williams is the book ive enjoyed the most so far. But you sure dont need to be some polished pro to fly a contest.
Spring is here motivation and competition spring is a wonderful season because it offers a new start. British aerobatic championships 2003 alan cassidy flying. Alan cassidy, far left, winner of an advanced aerobatics competition in 2016. An article by alan cassidy on starting aerobatics, for all you pilots considering aerobatics as the next step read on and be encouraged.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gliding association,this book is recommended reading for all pilots and instructors. My favorites are bill thomas flying for fun and flying for fun to win and alan cassidy s better aerobatics. For neo aerobatic pitts pilots, fly for fun and fly for fun to win by bill thomas are very useful material.
Find out more about our team, made up of previous national aerobatic champions and. Alan cassidy, known as uncle, british unlimited champion 2003 sir giles and ian trask pilot. As with other books there are a few mistakes so be careful. Their name is derived from the 1947 unsolved murder of elizabeth short, often referred to as black dahlia. After his playing career, alan was a successful businessman, quarterbacking multimillion dollar sales campaigns. Call the eaa at 18008433612 to order, or click here to download the pdf file. My favorites are bill thomas flying for fun and flying for fun to win and alan cassidys better aerobatics. An advanced aerobatics competitor and a very experienced aerobatics and formation flying instructor. The band currently comprises lead vocalist trevor strnad, rhythm guitarist brian eschbach, bassist max lavelle, drummer alan cassidy, and lead guitarist brandon ellis. Its not particular to a certain type of aircraft which is something i didnt like so much about the aerobatfocused the basic aerobatic manual, and it doesnt get super bogged down in tiny little details. Alan cassidy has been a phenomenal influence on aerobatics both in the uk and internationally with civa. This exhaustive original work sets new standards of explanation and description for aerobatic textbooks.
The iac red book is the definitive source for this information. As a follow up to this book the author recommends these two most authoritative books better aerobatics by alan cassidy and stallspin awareness by rich stowell. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover alans. Join facebook to connect with alan cassidy and others you may know. Mike travelled to the world championships in south africa as part of the british aerobatics team in november 2014, where the team won the silver medal. A book for aerobatics students or pilot who want to learn more about aircraft control. Better aerobatics, 2003, 456 pages, alan charles cassidy, 0954481402, 9780954481407, freestyle aviation books, 2003. Better aerobatics by alan charles cassidy goodreads. Many of you, newer pilots are somewhat uncertain of the way in which your aviation career is going to progress once you have become a fairly competent ppl flyer. This book is a mustread for all flying enthusiasts, whether or not they have.