RAAF Aerobatics

Aerobatics and IL2 One of the fantastic things about IL2 is the Flight Model. It is so good that we don't just fly solo Aerobatic displays but in 2, 3, 4 and 5 ship formations! Here Peterr and Zapper are doing a two ship. Movie will be out soon. Formation Aerobatics is probably the hardest thing it is possible to do on the Internet but don't let that put you off. Combat flying is just another type of formation flying (preferably with you being the one in close trail!) Whilst Il2, like all PC sims, has its limitations we are confident that anyone will gain a big head start in learning to fly generally and specifically aerobatics, combat and formation flying in a real aeroplane by using IL2.

The Standard RAAF Sequence for assessment of your competence in Solo Aerobatics is:
This will also be used for Formation Aeros. Practice whenever you are together or solo as much as you can, even if in just a pair so the sequence and formation work is memorized.

Takeoff full length Rwy 24 at Novo, Procedure Turn Left, return to Novo on runway centreline.
Lead will fly at 85% pwr. Reversal turns will be 30 degree bank rolling to left through 80 degree HDG change and then immediately turn right through 260 degrees. This will place you on reciprocal track.

All pilots fly off the Leader, not the guy next to them.
Manoeuvres will be referenced to runway centreline and all initial training will be done at Novorossisyk.
Yak3, no guns, 25% Fuel and in Roulette colours. Radiator will be OPEN for whole sequence, Mixture 100%, Prop 100%, Supercharger Stage 1 and Takeoff and Landing will use will use TAKEOFF flap only.
All Rolls from upright to inverted or inverted to upright will be to RIGHT. Same for all rolls during Cubans.

Start-Smoke On

Loop

Half Cuban

Barrel Roll Right

Half Reverse Cuban

Inverted Pass

Half Reverse Cuban

Barrel Roll Left

Wingover Left

Double Loop

3 Snap Rolls on 45 degree up

End-Smoke Off

RAAF-IL2 Aeros Sequence One This is a solo demo of the current sequence. You need to be able to do this reasonably well.
depart South of Novo, join Left Downwind Rwy 24, Land and taxi to Northern Apron.
All manoeuvres to be flown at minimum altitude, aligned with the Runway centreline and not more than 500M past runway ends. This is a relatively challenging sequence requiring throttle control, good SA and an understanding of aerobatic demonstration techniques. See bottom of page for useful links
Good Luck /0

Formation Aerobatics:

I will write a brief tutorial on formation flying as time permits but as a start: One of the most important things is for the Lead to be a stable, competent flyer with some spare capacity for organization and must be able to think on his feet. He must also be able to keep everyone in the picture of where they are, where they are going and what is expected of them. A sequence should be well briefed beforehand and each member should be competent flying the sequence of manoeuvres solo first.

Each command for a manoeuvre consists of three parts.
1st is a description of the requirement or manoeuvre to be flown.
2nd is a primer or warning that the command to act is imminent and
3rd is the executive command on which we actually do the action.

As an example if I want to lead us through a loop, I will say something along the lines of:
Loop {this may be given in the run in to the display commencement point}
Loop {This will be immediately before the executive command is issued and may actually be when other formation members may increase thrust or start a manoeuvre and so on to ensure formation maintenance}
GO! {is when the Lead will move the controls}
or
Inverted Cuban
Inverted Cuban
GO!
and then as we get to the inverted 45 degrees nose down I will call
Roll Left
Roll
GO!

Australian Aerobatics Club This site will give you a good intro to what Aerobatics in the real world really is and how to go about it. Also you will find an excellent guide on Aresti Notation and the judging of Aerobatics
Aeros, a description of the manoeuvres and their Aresti Notation
For a another quick guide to Aresti Notation
The British Aerobatics Association Here you will find a comprehensive introduction and guide on everything from how to fly to how to judge the manoeuvres. More info on Aresti as well.