08 How do I find an instructor?
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This article is from the Aviation Aerobatics FAQ, by Dr. Guenther Eichhorn with numerous contributions by others.
08 How do I find an instructor?
The IAC maintains the most comprehensive list of aerobatics
schools. If you have a World Wide Web browser, you can access the list
at http://acro.harvard.edu/IAC/schools.html.
It is also periodically published in the IAC magazine, Sport
Aerobatics. You can also call IAC at (414) 426-4800 and ask for a
list of local schools. In addition to names, locations and phone
numbers, the IAC list also includes aircraft types and rates used by
each school. Note that inclusion or exclusion from the list does not
constitute any sort of endorsement or qualification by IAC.
If you don't find what you're looking for on the IAC list, the next
step might be to contact a nearby IAC chapter and ask for
recommendations. A list of IAC chapters is on the World Wide Web at
http://acro.harvard.edu/IAC/chapters.html, or you can call IAC at the
number listed above.
Of course, you can always ask around at your local airport, or put out
a request on the rec.aviation newsgroups.
Once you've found a school, check them out! This can't be stressed
enough. Get references from pilots who have taken instruction with
them. Find out how long they've been in business, and how much and
what type of aerobatics experience they have. What kind of a
reputation do they have? Are they self-taught weekend warriors who
recently bought an aerobatic airplane, or are they Unlimited-level
competition pilots with 20 years of experience? What kind of airplanes
do they fly? What condition are they in? Have they had any accidents?
Will they rent the airplane to you (solo) after you've completed the
course?
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