Section 91.71 - Acrobatic Flight. When flight visibility is less than three miles. To this date, all U.S. military pilot training courses include acrobatic flight. The purpose of this training is to instill confidence in the student pilot's ability to handle the aircraft and perform precision maneuvers in all flight attitude regimes. The ability to recover from extreme attitudes is also recognized.
Many pilots pursue acrobatics as a recreation or hobby.
Acrobatics, once learned, is an important part of sport and recreational flying. Many pilots who pursue acrobatics as a sport also participate in competitive events. These events provide an opportunity for pilots to match their skills against an established criteria or standard of grading. Acrobatic competitions are held in most areas of the country and are sponsored by various aviation organizations. Unfortunately, such schools and instructors cannot be found on every airport.