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Experience the Thrill of Aerobatic Flight

Turn your world upside down in our meticulously maintained Robin R2160 Alpha Sport, one of only three aerobatic-capable training aircraft in Southern England. Based from Draycot Aerodrome near Marlborough, this French-built masterpiece offers the perfect blend of sporty handling and forgiving characteristics for aerobatic training at your flying school.

  • Aerobatics Training

Training Structure

Aerobatic Sequence

Foundation Phase

  • Advanced aircraft handling
  • Energy management principles
  • Recovery from unusual attitudes
  • G-force awareness and tolerance
  • Safety procedures and limitations
Aerobatic Sequence

Competition Preparation

  • Standard aerobatic box orientation
  • Basic competition sequences
  • Figure positioning and presentation
  • Weather assessment for aerobatic flight
  • Competition regulations and safety
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Aerobatic Sequences

Piper PA28 training aircraft at Marlborough Flying Club, Cessna 172 G-MATT on training flight over Wiltshire

Basic Manoeuvres

  • Loops and barrel rolls
  • Stall turns (hammerheads)
  • Slow rolls and aileron rolls
  • Wing-overs and chandelles
  • Inverted flight fundamentals
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Advanced Figures

  • Cuban eights
  • Reverse Cuban eights
  • Rolling turns
  • Snap rolls
  • Four-point rolls
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Aircraft Capabilities

The Robin R2160 Alpha Sport Advantage

  • Certified for +6g/-3g maneuvers
  • Exceptional visibility through wrap-around canopy
  • Responsive controls with perfect harmony
  • Fuel-efficient 160hp Lycoming engine
  • Inverted fuel and oil systems
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The Right Aircraft For Your Aerobatic Training

Our Alpha Sport undergoes:

  • 50-hour specialised aerobatic inspections
  • Daily pre-flight structural checks
  • Regular stress monitoring
  • Comprehensive safety equipment checks
Aerobatic Sequence

For Your Flying School

  • Flexible aircraft lease for your training
  • Access to Qualified Aeros Instructors 
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Membership Benefits

Join Marlborough Flying Club to access:

  • Priority booking for the Alpha Sport
  • Reduced rates on aerobatic flying blocks
  • Access to aerobatic coaching seminars
  • Competition preparation workshops
  • Advanced manoeuvre briefing sessions

Beyond Basic Aerobatics

Perfect your skills for:

  • Amateur competition entry
  • Display pilot certification
  • Advanced rating qualifications
  • Formation flying progression

Take your flying to the next dimension

Experience the precision, artistry, and pure exhilaration of aerobatic flight in our Robin R2160 Alpha Sport. Available through our network of qualified aerobatic instructors.

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Send Us A Message

fly@marlboroughflyingclub.com

Call Us

+447476559946

Location

Draycot Aerodrome, Chiseldon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 0HX

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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