Aerobatic rating
Hi All,
I have recently completed my PPL and I wish to continue some kind of tuition and learning, alongside my hours building prior to CPL. I am interested in doing an aerobatic rating... for a couple of reasons which may or may not be justified:
1. I like the idea of learning just focusing on the flying, without the noise of navigation, etc. Am I right in thinking a course like this would give me transferable experience to non aerobatic aircraft, and make me a better pilot?
2. I have found that tuition during my PPL is very much focused on airmanship and safety (rightfully so), and not so much making the aircraft do exactly what you want it to (not to the same standard) and also not exploring some of its limitations. Would the course give me more confidence in handling of a non aerobatic aircraft, and make me more aware of its limitations? For example I did some practise spins with my instructor in a C172, I asked specifically to do this (its not on the syllabus), because I wanted to have the confidence that I could deal with them if they happened, and so I knew it wouldn't be a big panic and the wings ripping off. Or would it make more sense to do a UPRT course, as I'll need this any way for my ATPL, but was planning on saving it for after my CPL, so that it is relevant to jets etc.... I could be wrong about this?
I guess what I am saying is, will the course improve my flying, and give me a transferable confidence (not over confidence) to handle other non aerobatic aircraft? I would be looking to do it in an extra or something.
On an aside, I know people will recommend I do an IMC rating, but my problem with this is that I plan on doing a full IR rating for my ATPL, and can't afford to do the IMC first and then repeat a lot of it on the IR, because the IR will most likely be part of a package deal. Interested to hear peoples thoughts on this... and if any one can recommend a good school in North London, or potentially Cambridge.
Any advice appreciated.
PS