Stik, the Robin I saw popping up beyond Selby Abbey the other day was certainly flicking

, very nice it looked too. You in at Standard again this year?
MLS-12D, Basic Aerobatics by Mike Goulian & Geza Szurovy, ISBN 0-07-062926-9. Also Advanced Aerobatics by the same authors but I don't have the ISBN handy. Both good.
Evo, don't discount competition aeros - you don't have to be an ace or anything, just safe. It's great fun and very educational. Have a look at
British Aerobatics Association