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  Acro-Sport II (Starduster)
The wide gear, large wheels and outstanding roll rate make the Acro Sport a dream on the ground, nimble in the air and a cinch for smooth landings.
The Acro II will accommodate pilots up to 6' 6" and 240 pounds.
As with all Acro Sport projects, the fuselage is welded steel tube, wings are spruce and Stits Poly-fibre is used for covering.
www.pilotfriend.com /experimental/acft/3.htm   (207 words)

  
 CUC - News Archive
The Acro Airs is a performance gymnastics team that combines elements of Acro-sport, competitive cheerleading and traditional gymnastics in a highly entertaining and technically impressive display of acrobatics and teamwork.
The Acro Airs are coached by Ben Johnson (’97), who, in addition to being head coach of the CUC Acro Airs, juggles teaching a full course load of classes in the Physical Education Department at the college.
A former Acro Air himself, Johnson credits the Acro Airs for many of the joys in his life, including his wife Trisha, who he met in the Acro Airs and who still tours and performs with the group.
www.cuc.edu /news.html?story_id=580   (577 words)

  
 Brampton Acro Ropers   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Brampton Acro Ropers are a competition skipping team (aka rope jumping) from Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
On May 15, 2005, the Brampton Acro Ropers were featured on the YTV show GirlzTV.
Acro Ropers appear on YTV "Try Something New" on 3-Aug-2004.
eteamz.active.com /BramptonAcroRopers/index.cfm   (274 words)

  
 Likely Candidates for Light Sport Aircraft   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Its annual condition inspection may be conducted by an LSA repairman with an inspection rating, an LSA repairman with a maintenance rating, an airframe and powerplant (AandP) mechanic, or a certified repair station.
Experimental amateur-built aircraft that meet the definition of an LSA may be flown by sport pilots.
The aircraft is certificated as experimental amateur-built and must be operated in accordance with the operating limitations issued to the aircraft at the time it receives its airworthiness certification.
www.sportpilot.org /learn/lsa/likely_lsa.html   (530 words)

  
 Don Brock's Acro Sport   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Acro Sport is a single place aerobatic biplane and was designed by Paul Poberezney in 1972.
The Acro Sport is a plans built airplane constructed of 4130 steel tubing, wood and fabric.
The Acro Sport was designed to be an open cockpit biplane but I preferred flying all year round if possible, so a canopy will be installed.
www.eaa23.org /pr-don.htm   (189 words)

  
 Wicks Aircraft Supply
In fact, the Acro Sport is so straight forward and uncomplicated that it has been chosen by hundreds of EAA project School flight programs at high schools around the country.
The Acro Sport features a wide landing gear, which provides excellent directional control and docile ground handling.
In the air, the Acro Sport is fully aerobatic and suitable for both sportsman and intermediate aerobatic competitions.
www.wicksaircraft.com /catalog/product_cat.php/subid=3520   (236 words)

  
 CUC - CUC - Student Life News
As the audience waited in anticipation, the air was split with a crash of voices shouting “Showtime!” Each of the three shouts grew louder and louder until finally the audience joined in the cheering that was coming from behind the partition set up across the width of the Columbia Union College gymnasium.
Combining elements of drama, high-level gymnastics and Acro Sport, the Home Show is the highlight of the Acro Airs performance schedule.
Acro Air team captains are: John Krug, senior theology major, Joey Kruger; junior broadcast communications major, Sharif Grey, sophomore nursing major; Eric Brooks, junior psychology major; Crystal Lopez, junior physical education and psychology double major; and Jeff Lopez.
www.cuc.edu /student/news.html?story_id=628   (452 words)

  
 Virtual Library of Sport - in the sky
Acro flying is spectacular to watch and is playing a large role in promoting paragliding to the media and public.
The biggest event in the Acro calendar is the World Acro Championships, but display teams tour the world and do synchronised display flights at major events.
Paragliding is an aerial sport and it is usually a legal requirement to undergo structured training and acquire a licence.
sportsvl.com /outdoor/paragliding.htm   (1198 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Travel & Outdoors: Paragliding acrobats will test the wind at Seattle Aerobattle
Niki Sue Mueller, one of Santacroce's students who practices acro in Jackson Hole, Wyo., is looking forward to watching the pros twist, tuck and tumble through their one- to seven-minute routines during this two-day extravaganza.
In professional acro competitions, as in figure skating, maneuvers are judged and awarded points according to the level of difficulty.
Because paragliding is a relatively new sport (it evolved from hang gliding in the late '80s), and acro is even newer (it evolved from basic paragliding in the '90s), many new tricks make their American debut at Aerobattle.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/traveloutdoors/2003258877_aerobattle915.html   (1114 words)

  
 Sport Aviation Magazine
After more than 4,000 hours of work, he finished the Acro Sport in 1992 and fixed the things that didn’t seem quite right to him during the winter of 1992/93.
Finishing the Acro Sport meant the winter of 1993/94 didn’t feel quite right because he didn’t have a project.
In 1993 the Acro Sport was the plans-built reserve grand champion, and the grand champion the following year.
www.eaa.org /benefits/sportaviation/aprfeat.html   (2774 words)

  
 The Acro Sport Resource
Anyone interested in participating in the builder's forum may contact me directly at : dhinten@ufl.edu
Photos of Acro Sport from around the world
Acro Sports that may be useful to builders in figuring out something goes together,
plaza.ufl.edu /dhinten/Acrosport   (111 words)

  
 Trixy's Acro Page
At the end of the 18th century the sport started to flourish in Europe, especially with the popularity of the circus.
Modern Sports Acrobatics began in Russia with the formation of the International Federation of Sports Acrobatics (IFSA) which is housed in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The United States Sports Acrobatics Federation (changed from USSAF to USSA this season) was founded in 1975 and is a member of IFSA, USA Gymnastics, and the US Olympic Committee.
members.tripod.com /~trixy2/acro.html   (1552 words)

  
 Wag-Aero's Wag-A-Bond Kit Plane
Build an authentic replica of the Piper J-3 Cub and relive the 1930's with a Sport Trainer that is brand new - rigged correctly, trimmed right, and perfect to the touch.
This model uses our basic Sport Trainer dimensions with a structurally improved fuselage, closed cowl, and accommodates Lycoming engines up to 150 hp.
This supplemtal drawing includes revisions when using the Sport Trainer drawing to create a replica of the Piper L-r Observer.
www.wagaero.com /sportrain.html   (1388 words)

  
 La Chaumontaise - Liste des derniers articles parus sur www.lachaumontaise.com
Les Sports Acrobatiques (ACRO) favorisent la maîtrise du corps placé en diverses positions, au sol comme dans les airs.
C'est la raison pour laquelle ce sport est pratiqué dans le cadre de l'entraînement et la formation des pilotes, des cosmonautes et des parachutistes.
Le trampoline est un sport où l'effort est important et le plaisir grisant.
www.lachaumontaise.com /archive-01-12-2005.html   (525 words)

  
 Organisations - Sport and Development International Platform
It is also a communication tool for those with an interest in Sport and Development to share ideas, information and experience.
The network is composed of various organisations ranging from Sports Federations to local NGOs.
If you represent an organisation involved in Sport and Development and would like to be listed in the OrganisationBase, please contact us at info@sportanddev.org.
www.sportanddev.org /en/organisations   (146 words)

  
 USA Gymnastics Online: Acrobatic Gymnastics - Index - Home Page
ACRO NATIONALS HEAD TO DES MOINES, IA Des Moines, Iowa, will showcase the nation's best in acrobatic gymnastics when it hosts the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics National Championships, July 27-31, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
The clinic is open to ALL acro judges who are interested in additional learning opportunities.
Due to increased number of USA athletes wishing to participate in the Poland competition and the Poland Organizing Committee's decision to limit the number of countries that can medal, the Acro program is limiting the total number of pair/groups able to attend this competition.
www.usa-gymnastics.org /acro   (2407 words)

  
 Sonex -- The Sport Aircraft Reality Check!
Designed to meet the needs of the European and Domestic sport aircraft markets, it can incorporate various light weight contemporary engines of 80 to 120 hp (engine package weight of less than 200 lbs.), and is perfectly suited to the new US Sport Pilot/LSA regulations.
The Sonex is now available in a center-control Sport Trainer configuration.
Sonex Aircraft, LLC is currently developing the Sonex Sport Acro configuration for entry-level aerobatic competition.
www.sonexaircraft.com /aircraft/sonex.html   (274 words)

  
 Sonex -- The Sport Aircraft Reality Check!
The "Reality Check" in our logo stands for the fact that most of the average sport pilot's flying is done locally, in good weather, purely for recreation.
On Thursday evening, workshop attendees heard from two guest speakers: Charlie Becker from EAA spoke about Sport Pilot, Aircraft Registration and services EAA can provide to Sonex builders; Bob Mackey from the EAA Insurance Plan and Falcon Insurance gave some tips on insuring your aircraft construction project.
Smoke on, John Monnett buzzes workshop attendees in the Sonex Sport Acro.
www.sonexaircraft.com   (1044 words)

  
 Acro Sport - Wikicompany
Acro Sport Inc is a US aircraft manufacturer based in Hales Corners, Wisconsin that markets plans for homebuilt aircraft.
It is synonymous with the Acro Sport I and Acro Sport II aerobatic biplanes, but also owns the rights to a number of other designs, including the Nesmith Cougar, Pober Junior Ace, and Pober Super Ace.
Acrosport/EAA Biplane : Rib Stitching for Acro Sport II
wikicompany.org /wiki?title=Acro_Sport&printable=yes   (140 words)

  
 We
Acro, a sport involving a combination of dance, tumbling, and acrobatic skills, emerged in the U.S. in 1976.
There are five disciplines within the acro discipline; women’s pairs, men’s pairs, mixed pairs, women’s trios, and men’s fours.
But the Russian coach now coaches at Empire Acrogymnastics Sports in Riverside, CA.
www.angelfire.com /pro/gymdandy/acro4-1-1.html   (319 words)

  
 Acro Sport Ii Software Portal BR
Acro Sport Ii Software Portal BR Related Acro Sport Ii Articles
The Acro Sport II biplane was designed by EAA founder Paul Poberezny following the success of his single-place Aao Sport I. Paul designed the two-place...(Continue Reading)
(updates 5/26/00) Acro Sport Details - Pictures that illustrate a variety of details on Acro Sports that may be...
softwaredir.hamilton.on.ca /acro-sport-ii.html   (166 words)

  
 Interview with George Nissen (USA),Trampolining, Tumbling, and ...
 Then, when Sports Acrobatics was started as an international organization, tumbling was one of the events with its own set of rules based on the Russian and East European Sports Acrobatic format.
 To merge with Acro Sport was the plan and we knew if we did, we could make it into the Olympics in Moscow.
Your wife Annie was an acrobat, and your daughters Dagmar and Dian were involved in the sport of trampolining.
www.acrobaticsports.com /detail.do?noArticle=1866&id_key=309   (1420 words)

  
 Partner Acrobatics
This tutorial includes directions for performing 12 common circus acro formations.
Please note that the names used here do not match what is commonly used at Simply Circus.
The Acro Dictionary contains a wealth of information on acro balance.
tutorials.simplycircus.com /acrobatics/partner.htm   (239 words)

  
 acro - OneLook Dictionary Search   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "acro" is defined.
acro- : A Cross Reference of Latin and Greek Elements [home, info]
Phrases that include acro: acro osteolysis, acro helenius, acro bat, acro brat, acro sport, more...
www.onelook.com /?w=acro&ls=a   (151 words)

  
 YouTube - Women's 4 Sport Acro
This is 4 of our gymnasts performing a sport acro routine at our summer display in 2006 (more) (less)
gymnastics sport acro balance trio backflips brani handstand (more) (less)
Sports Acro - Arthur and Shenea - Realis
www.youtube.com /watch?v=B8tPYchsCyY   (123 words)

  
 Amazon.com: acro   (Site not responding. Last check: )
ACRO Vesta 586 Main battery by Battery-Biz, Inc. (April 19, 2005)
ACRO Lights HID Off Road Lights by ACRO Lights
Acro Circle (by Optodisc) 2X 2.8GB Mini Double-Sided DVD-RW 10-Pak in Slim Jewel Cases by Acro Circle
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=acro&index=blended&page=1   (355 words)

  
 aerobat
Modern construction techniques and composite materials have dramatically increased the aircraft's capabilities in recent years, up to the extent that the pilot becomes the limiting factor.
Basically a twin-seat version of the Yak-50, the 52 sports a rather odd-looking tricycle undercarriage.
When retracted, its wheels remain largely exposed minimising the risk of severe damage in the event of a wheels-up landing.
members.fortunecity.com /gvanroy1/aerobat.html   (749 words)

  
 The Biplane Forum: Acro Sport
I ran across this interesting site by a guy building an Acro Sport who appears to be a master metalworker.
But the photos of the Acro Sport II are from my plane.
I'd like to post a few photos and cad files for the Acro Sport guys but I'm not sure how yet.
www.biplaneforum.com /forum_posts.asp?TID=115&PID=1835   (756 words)

  
 Multiplex Acro Master Sport / 3D Flyer Foam Airplane Kit - 240150
Multiplex proudly announces the first quiet electric plane that looks and flies like a 30- size 3D balsa plane but with the durability of ELAPOR foam construction.
Whether you are looking for a Sport Flyer, a Pattern Plane or pure 3D thrills, the handsome AcroMaster will satisfy your needs.
Not all items may be necessary and experienced modelers may already have some of these items.
www.hobbypeople.net /gallery/240150.asp   (216 words)

  
 The Biplane Forum: Acro Sport Newsletter
I've seen several mentions of an Acro Sport Newsletter, and back issues are available from those marketing the plans these days, but is there really a current newsletter, or is it defunct?
I bought the set of back issues from Acro Sport about a year ago and found them to be quite interesting.
I have found Neil Sidders, a tech counselor from Slidell, LA, who is on this forum, to be the best source of info on building Acro Sports.
www.biplaneforum.com /forum_posts.asp?TID=345&PID=1743   (511 words)

  
 Air Progress Magazine, August 1973, EAA Acro Sport
Air Progress Magazine, August 1973, EAA Acro Sport
Nine-thirds scale J-3 Cub with a 105-foot wing span and a 300-pound wooden propPaul's Pride.
EAA Acro SportZee French HomebuildaireThe American Phenomenon of the Rinkydink Local Soaring MeetThe Curtis Curtiss PusherOther articles, photos and ads.
www.goantiques.com /detail,air-progress-magazine,1356526.html   (181 words)

  
 Plans-Vol 4 No. 2 Pg 14d(65) : Acro Dreamer Sport Bipe   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Plans-Vol 4 No. 2 Pg 14d(65) : Acro Dreamer Sport Bipe
ext is a Biplane sport job that reminds me of an R/C Sport job that was in one of the major model magazines several years ago, that one of our club members built and was a real performer, it was called a "Dreamer" and was.40 powered.
I don't know if this is the same one only larger or not.
www.fly-imaa.org /imaa/hfarticles/plans/v4-2-14d.html   (357 words)

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