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This article is from the Aviation
Aerobatics FAQ, by Dr. Guenther Eichhorn with numerous
contributions by others.
10 Can I do acrobatics in a non-Aerobat C-152?
Sure, you *can*. HOWEVER: If the maneuvers are not listed as approved
in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, you have done something illegal
(and quite stupid to boot, since it would be quite dangerous).
The changes made to the C-150 & C-152 are not very visible, but are extensive.
Cessna was worried about people doing aerobatics in the non-aerobatic
version, so the original paint jobs given the aerobatic versions were quite
distinctive.
What might confuse things a bit for the uninformed is the appearance
of a "normal" airplane doing aerobatics at a local airshow. An
experienced acro pilot should be able to put on a decent aerobatic
show in many of the "standard" category aircraft. There are a couple
of problems with this, though. THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ERROR! Aerobatic
category ships have a strength reserve for the maneuvers for which
they are approved. For example, even a low power/weight craft should
be able to do a nice loop and not exceed +3 G's.
A normal category plane is certificated to +3.5, aerobatic to +6. A Bob
Hoover can do it safely, you can't. The other problem is, if you do maneuvers
outside what's listed in the POH, you now have an experimental airplane.
Hoover's Shrike and other "normal" category airplanes on the airshow circuit,
have been re-certificated under Experimental-Airshow/Exhibition.
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