Bill "Spin Doctor" Finagin's all day training session begins with preflight ground school where Bill explains spins, explores basic fundamentals of flight as they relate to aerobatics and debunks the "mystery" of spin types and "dangers."
Bill will thoroghly cover what to look at and what to look for so you will know just what to do when you fly. Since people will have various backgrounds, each participant will have the opportunity to "veto" any particular spin or maneuver that he or she deems that they would elect not to do; however, every person will be encouraged to "expand" their envelope of flying. Spins Bill will cover include, but not be limited to:
Chapter 52 strongly endorses spin training for all aerobatic pilots. It is essential. Please do not miss this opportunity to work with one of the finest instructors in the country. Non-aerobatic pilots may benefit as well.
Flying for over 50 years with more than 12000 hours logged, (Exactly how many will forever remain a mystery.) Bill became seriously a student of aerobatics in 1981 with the purchase of his first Pitts, an S1S. Then up to a "T" model in 1986. Winner of the Intermediate category at Fond du lac in both 1989 and 1990 along with twice winning the coveted Pitts Trophy he moved up to Advanced where he continues to compete presently.
Along the way Bill has managed to fly airshows with a surface altitude waiver and has been an "ACE" evaluator for the ICAS/FAA program since it's inception. More than 600 people have trained with Bill over the years with over 10,000 hours in the Pitts. While flying with people from all over the world including Finland, Germany, Italy, South Africa, and Japan, he has also instructed in Hawaii and Australia.