Better Aerobatics: v.1: Vol 1

As the title says, it is for people who want to learn how to fly aerobatics. The non-pilot might find it a bit technical as Alans book focuses on what is needed to fly aerobatics manoeuvres and competitions well. It has hardly any history, anecdotes or 'war stories'. Neil Williams book might be a better read if this is what you are looking for.


If you're buying one book on aerobatics make it this one   September 23, 2004
330 pages of detailed information on Aerobatics. Each chapter describes a different manouver. At beginners level the first part of each chapter explains how to perform the manouver. As you progress you can read more and more of each chapter where Alan goes into more detail. Alan covers all the mistakes you will make and what to do about them.
I have read this book once or twice from cover to cover but now use it as a reference to try something new or work out what I am doing wrong.
It also covers all the things that you need to do well to compete, how to be safe etc.etc. I think it is the best book on aerobatics that I have read.
It is aimed at aerobatics pilots or aspiring Aerobatics pilots. 95% is about flying aerobatics so it does not contain much to interest the person who wants to read stories about competitions, history of the sport etc. Neil Williams book is aimed more at this. Alans book is much more of a manual on how to learn to fly aerobatics and how to do well in competition.

Highly recomended


A must read for all pilots   May 22, 2004
An excellent well-written book, very enjoyable and clearly a must for anyone wishing to hone their flying skills and/or excel in competition flying.