Aerobatic pilots like the adrenaline of performing new and exciting maneuvers, often low to the ground, Experienced aerobatic pilots will be able to perform certain maneuvers without thinking and by using pure instinct. Instead of thinking about key control inputs, they focus on positioning their aircraft and placing it exactly where they desire. The maneuver of the month requires some of these key instincts, but like all things in life, this will develop after many flights and proper practice techniques. To start, this move requires that you're familiar with both performing the inverted harrier as well as the torque roll, and you should know proper control inputs that may be required for all orientations of the aircraft. Our example airframe this month is the E-flite Carbon-Z Yak 54. Although it's a park flyer, this airplane features flight characteristics found in larger and more expensive models, making it a great practice aircraft. We'll discuss a proper aerobatic setup as well as the key control inputs needed for this exciting maneuver combination as well as explore a few "tricks of the trade" to make matters easier. Without further hesitation, let's get started!
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