The Adventure Begins!

Aerobatic pilots John Askew, David Jenkins, Paul Tomlinson and David Thomson have been chosen by the British Aerobatic Association to represent Great Britain at the European Advanced Aerobatic Championships in Slovakia this August.

We will perform sequences of complex aerobatic figures in front of crowds of spectators as well as a panel of international aerobatic judges at the prestigious event.

Pilots will each have to fly a total of four sequences each made up of 10 – 15 manoeuvres that are scored on their precision and presentation. 

But like most motorsports, the fast and furious pace means that even small mistakes can result in elimination. We will be flying to the limits of the aircraft as well as to our own physical and mental limits. With speeds in excess of 230mph and G forces reaching 10 times our own body weight; it is going to be a tough environment. 

The team has attended a number of training camps with top coaches, including British No.1 Gerald Cooper.

This blog will chart our progress as we prepare for the event, fly our aircraft from Britain to Slovakia, train in the Czech Republic and compete against 75 other pilots from all over Europe.

Wish us luck!

David T