Birmingham Flight Center

Aerobatic flight requires a pilot to have a BIG picture of the aerodynamics involved in 3D flight. You'll learn things such as Energy Management, Gyroscopics, Upset recovery, and numerous other areas that are fun and transferable to all aspects of your flying skills.

1. Price! The Decathlon does not use a lot of fuel, and is relatively simple in design.

2. Dependability: given it is a relatively simple airframe, it is very tough.

3. Ease of use: The airframe has fantastic and forgiving characteristics that make it a great stepping stone into the world of erobatic flight.

Fully aerobatic aircraft capable of +6.0 and -5.0 G's.

It can also sustain inverted flight for up to 2 minutes thanks to its semetrical airfoils and specialized fuel/oil systems.

We offer two styles of payment for aerobatic training: Package or hourly

Basic Acrobatics program: Hourly based on your needs

This is a program that includes the necessary ground and flight training to familiarize you with the basics of aerobatics. Each person learns at their own pace, so we build the program around your capabilities as you pass each milestone maneuver listed below.

Maneuvers presented: Rolls, Loops, Hammerheads, Spins.

Tailwheel Endorsement Package: $3855*

This package is designed to give you all of the exposures needed for the tailwheel endorsement. You'll get ground school and flight training in order to master the art of taxi, takeoff, and landing. You'll get up to 8 hours of flight and ground training. If you need more, we can switch to hourly no problem!

Upset prevention and unusual attitude recovery: hourly based on your needs

Following with BFC's mission to make the sky safer for everyone, we are proud to offer an Upset Program and Recovery Training (UPRT). In this course, we'll take you up in the decathlon and slowly and methodically present every element of the spin. We will present it in a organized manner so you have the time to see how each stage forms, and how to prevent it from developing any further. The program is completely custom, and build around how far you want to take it!

Hourly Rate: $288 per hour (price reduced from $315!)

This is the hourly rate that includes fuel and pilot. If you want to do a quick joyride, Discovery flight, or need additional training, but aren't ready to commit to a package. But fair warning, after your first flight you might get hooked!

* Package prices are averaged minimums