JJS wrote:
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This document certifies that ___________________ has bragging rights like no others to:
Piloting a Pitts S2B, one of the most powerful biplanes in the world.
Experiencing the world of Aerobatics.
Flying figures like an airshow pilot such as loops, aileron rolls, and hammerheads.
Thank You for enjoying the thrill of a lifetime.
Chief Pilot: Kelly P.
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I had a similar experience a few weeks ago when my soon (not soon
enough) neighbor on our air strip property decided to take me for a ride
(literally). I tried to follow along on the controls, but quickly
grabbed onto the "sissy bars" in the front. I managed to keep my hand
on the stick through a not quite vertical take off (maybe 60 - 70
degrees and started through the loop (until the top). I rode along for
my first loop, roll, hammerhead stall/roll combination and inverted
flight. It was great and I didn't puke until I'd been on the ground for
at least 10 minutes. Pulled 4 G's. All I can say is I have NO IDEA how
people do this stuff in a closed cockpit aircraft.

Margy