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Got a PPL? Aged 35 or under? Try Aerobatics!

Get Into Aeros is an initiative that aims to secure the future of competition aerobatics by encouraging young pilots at the start of their careers to get involved, at an accessible rate made possible by generous subsidisation from the association. we hope that some of you may one day join our national teams and we could even find a future champion or two, not to mention long term members for our association.

The event will give PPL holders, up to the age of 35, an insight into the sport and the chance to try it for themselves, in a two-day event that will be held at Sleap Airfield on the 3rd - 4th of June 2023, for an all-inclusive price of £199. No previous aerobatic experience is required!

(If you are keen to have a go, but you are over 35, then why not try our Club Event at Little Gransden, 13th May 2023)

So, what will actually happen at this event?

The Flying

Inarguably the most exciting part of the event: participants will undertake two flights with an instructor; one training flight away from the airfield, where you will learn the Club sequence before returning to the competition ‘box’ to fly it, and a second flight that will take you straight into the box to fly the sequence a second time. Our judges will provide critique for both flights.

Briefings & Presentations

First of all, a detailed briefing will be given on the structure of the event, how competitions work, and the sequence you will be flying. Throughout the event, additional presentations will be given by British Aerobatics members - including previous Get Into Aeros participants -  on how to get involved in the sport, and some of the opportunities available to you. It is also a great opportunity to chat to them and find out more about aerobatics in general.

Demonstrations

You will have the chance to watch British Aerobatics pilots - from Sports to Advanced level - demonstrate a competition sequence in the box, along with commentary explaining what the judges are looking for in their flying. This will give you an idea of the increasing complexity of the different levels, but also show that it’s not all the very complicated stuff you may have seen by our top pilots. 

Nigel Lamb

The multiple National Aerobatic Champion and Red Bull Air Race World Champion will be in attendance at the event, and he will chat to you all to share his considerable experience in the sport and answer any questions you might have. 

Camping & Food

Free camping will be available on the airfield, should you wish to do so. The airfield café will be serving food throughout the event, although this is not included in the price. 

The inaugural event was held in May 2016 and, following on from its success was held again in 2018 and 2019. The report from the most recent event can be found here. Participants from all 3 previous events have not only continued their aerobatic training with confidence, but have gone on to compete, work their way up through the different levels of competition, and even take home a few medals!

If you have a PPL and are interested in pursuing an exciting career in aerobatics, please fill out the application form below by the closing date of the 25th of May 2023. No aerobatic experience is required – and enthusiasm and commitment to the sport! If you have any further questions about the event or application process, please email getintoaeros@gmail.com

Good luck, and we hope to see you in June!

Box Overhead and 4-way Sequence Entry Views

Briefing Document