Curtis Aviation is the home of aerobatic training and is ready to take your aerobatic flying skills to new heights.  The Super Decathlon 8KCAB by American Champion Aircraft (ACA) has joined our aerobatic training fleet and we are super excited for you to experience its acrobatic-like capabilities.

What is the ACA Decathalon?

The Super Decathlon is a tandem two-seater, tailwheel, dual-control light aircraft which can be used for personal recreational flying or the ideal aircraft to master aerobatic flying. This model was built for and flown by aerobatic champion and display pilot, Greg Coontz of Birmingham Alabama, before being sold to Curtis Aviation in mid 2023.

It features:

• An impressive Lycoming AE10-360-H1B, 180HP engine
• Invertor oil and fuel systems
• Constant speed unit (CSU), and
• Is able to sustain aerobatic stresses for next level flying fun (+6/-5g)

If you enjoy flying its predecessor, the legendary Citabria (still one of our favourites to fly and train in), you’re going to be absolutely thrilled by how much further you can take your flying skills in the Super Decathlon.

What training and endorsements are done in the Super Decathlon?

At Curtis Aviation (Camden Airport, Sydney), we use the Super Decathlon for:

• Tailwheel training/courses and endorsement
  Being able to fly a tailwheel is pure flying enjoyment and a fantastic skill to have, with many pilots telling you that you’ve never really flown until you fly a tailwheel, and
• Aerobatics Training/Courses and Endorsement where you get to see the sky from every angle and build NEXT LEVEL flying skills. Many would also say that the aerobatic training Curtis Aviation offers, including training in the Super Decathlon, also makes you a safer pilot.

How to become an aerobatic pilot

At Curtis Aviation, you have basic and advanced course options.  Whether you’re new to flying or an ‘old hand’ wanting a new challenge, we suggest you contact the aerobatics training team at Curtis Aviation to discuss suitable flying and aerobatic training for your needs, including training in the Super Decathlon.

What is great about doing your aerobatic training at Curtis Aviation is that it includes Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) which is a specialised course that shows you how to avoid potentially dangerous situations and handle the unexpected.

Aerobatic joy flights and aerobatic scenic flights

If you like the idea of aerobatics but prefer someone else taking the controls, why not consider an aerobatic scenic joy flight.  The Super Decathlon and Pitts SB2 joy flights we offer are perfect for thrill-seekers and sightseers alike, and an ideal gift for someone special.

How to embark on your aerobatic journey

Whether you are wanting to fly yourself or have someone else fly for you, the Curtis Aviation team can guide you through the most suitable aerobatic training or joy flight options for your needs and budget.

New thrills and adventure are waiting for you right now.  Chat with Curtis Aviation today and discover for yourself just how much fun and rewarding aerobatics can be.