Parallel Positioning: The foundation that great aerobatics are built on

If you’ve ever watched proficient aerobatic pilots, who can perform a wide variety of maneuvers one after another rather than individual stunts, you may have noted the absence of visible corrections or realignments between maneuvers. This is often referred to as being “smooth,” and the good guys make it look easy. The main reason for their smooth, consistent flying is so simple that it’s often overlooked. Most pilots enter a maneuver and then make constant...