• Diagram of aerobatic routine with various "Aresti" symbols denoting aerobatic maneuvers
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    Patty Wagstaff flew this routine when she became the U.S. National Aerobatic Champion in 1992.

    The diagram uses "Aresti" symbols, a system of shorthand for denoting aerobatic maneuvers. Pilots record their sequences on cards and place them on the instrument panel for reference during flight. Judges refer to the sequences to evaluate the performances.

  • Diagram of aerobatic routine with various "Aresti" symbols denoting aerobatic maneuvers

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