Guidance & advice for competing in a contest
Over many years, British Aerobatics has achieved an enviable reputation for the efficient and safe organisation of aerobatic contests. We organize events for all levels of experience, from beginner to expert. Have a look at our Events Calendar to see what events appeal to you. If you are interested in finding out more about the sport, or would like to attend an event either as a volunteer or a pilot, please contact us for more information (contests@aerobatics.org.uk or use the contact page on this website).
Starting Out - Get Into Aeros and Get Into Aeros - Contests Events
If you are a pilot but have never flown aerobatics and want to try, Get Into Aeros is an ideal event for you. You need a pilots licence but no other aerobatic experience. During the event you will learn about aerobatics in workshops, you will get your first taste of aerobatics with an instructor and you will watch experienced pilots demonstrate different levels of contest sequences.
If you have aerobatic privileges on your licence or have completed at least 3 hours of training towards an aerobatic rating, Get Into Aeros - Contests is an ideal event for you to learn more about aerobatic contest flying. It’s a similar format to Get Into Aeros, except that your training will be focused on learning to fly the Club sequence.
Contests for more experienced pilots
If you have aerobatic privileges on your licence, there are five classes of competition, of increasing levels of difficulty: Club, Sports, Intermediate, Advanced and Unlimited. We run competitions during each year that allow pilots to compete at all of these levels. This allows pilots to develop their aerobatic skills and progress through the levels from year to year.
Entering a contest
If you are considering entering a contest, there are a number of things you need to do before you can compete. You will need appropriate training, the right pilot licensing and access to an aerobatic airplane. If this is your first time entering a contest, it's best to talk to us and we will brief you on what is needed. Use the Contact form to give us your details.
Entries for all British Aerobatics contests must include the information specified plus the appropriate entry fee. Contest entries must be made via the JustGo system, accessed here or via the Events Calendar. You need to have Competitor - Power or Competitor - Glider membership to enter one of our Power or Glider contests, and you can sign-up to become a member on JustGo.
Documents
All of the following documents must be uploaded to your JustGo profile and approved by the Management team before you can take part in a contest (all documents must be uploaded and approved by the relevant contest entry deadline displayed on JustGo).
- PPL/LAPL or equivalent Pilot licence
- Fight Evaluation form at the appropriate level - signed by a current Flight Evaluator and Chairman
- Medical Certificate or Self declaration
- Aircraft ARC or Permit to Fly
- Aircraft Insurance Certificate - to include 'British Aerobatic Association Ltd' as an additional insured, not excluding aerobatic competitions and having a minimum third-party liability insurance meeting the requirements of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No. 785/2004
- [Glider only] Certificate of Currency / logbook