By Spencer Suderman, IAC 429636
After a good round of arguments on the What, How and Why of installation and securing of these [Hooker Harness straps], I called Scott at Hooker Harness and had a nice conversation to collect actual facts. Here are the guidelines from that conversation;
In terms of securing the double belt system upon your body:
By Zinnia Kilkenny, IAC 437244
Photos by Jaybird Aviation
The International Aerobatic Club, Inc. is an independent corporation (although often referred to as a division of Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc.). All IAC members are required to be members of Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. Membership in EAA is open to all who are interested in aviation.
The International Aerobatic Club, Inc. is an independent corporation (although often referred to as a division of Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc.). All IAC members are required to be members of Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. Membership in EAA is open to all who are interested in aviation.
Outgoing President Doug McConnell said of his past presidency, "sometimes it was just plain hard work with few thank yous, but, in balance, the experience was fantastic and rewarding. I would encourage anyone else to serve as IAC president." McConnell commented that he received great satisfaction from seeing many leadership initiatives adopted and implemented, and seeing the enjoyment that members receive from all of the contests, national events, social receptions, awards programs, Hall of Fame inductions, and other IAC activities. Also, richly rewarding for McConnell was having the pri
The International Aerobatic Club, Inc. is an independent corporation (although often referred to as a division of Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc.). All IAC members are required to be members of Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. Membership in EAA is open to all who are interested in aviation.
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The beginning of the figure is shown by the start dot/circle. The initial line is dashed so we know the airplane is beginning this figure with a negative AoA, and since every figure begins on a horizontal line, the airplane must therefore be inverted. The first ‘corner’ is a push up to a 45° line. We know it’s a 45° line and not 30° or some other angle because straight lines can only be horizontal, 45°, and vertical. The inverted 45° line is now followed by an inside (positive AoA) 3/4 loop which terminates in another 45° line up.
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