Could a CAP aircraft be used to perform Aerobatic flight and spins?

Could a CAP aircraft be used to perform Aerobatic flight and spins?

• A. Yes, in any trained scenario.
• B. No, never.
• C. No, except spins in a glider while receiving instruction toward an FAA flight instructor certificate.
• D. Only with FAA approval.

Answer: (C)

CAP safety rules limit aerobatic maneuvers in powered CAP aircraft. Aerobatics and intentional spins are not authorized in CAP-powered airplanes because the aircraft aren’t certified for that kind of extreme maneuver and the risks to crew, observers, and personnel on the ground are higher during aerobatics. The only permitted exception is performing spins in a glider, but only as part of instruction toward an FAA flight instructor certificate. This setup uses an aircraft certified for that kind of training, under proper supervision and with the appropriate certification path. So, a CAP aircraft isn’t allowed to perform aerobatic flight or spins, except for glider spins conducted during instructor-certification training.

CAP safety rules limit aerobatic maneuvers in powered CAP aircraft. Aerobatics and intentional spins are not authorized in CAP-powered airplanes because the aircraft aren’t certified for that kind of extreme maneuver and the risks to crew, observers, and personnel on the ground are higher during aerobatics. The only permitted exception is performing spins in a glider, but only as part of instruction toward an FAA flight instructor certificate. This setup uses an aircraft certified for that kind of training, under proper supervision and with the appropriate certification path. So, a CAP aircraft isn’t allowed to perform aerobatic flight or spins, except for glider spins conducted during instructor-certification training.