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American Champion Super Decathlon at Falcon Field Airport

Ready to Get
Upside Down
in the Super Decathlon?

Two specialized training programs. One legendary aircraft. Curriculum built by Eric Moore — aerospace engineer, unlimited aerobatic competitor, and founder of Foxtrot Hotel Aerobatics.

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The Aircraft

American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon

A purpose-built aerobatic trainer with full inverted fuel and oil systems, the Super Decathlon is the gold standard for spin and upset recovery training — challenging, capable, and unforgiving, just like real flight. N207JJ · Falcon Field Airport · Mesa, AZ.

American Champion 8KCAB Super Decathlon (N207JJ) on the ramp at Falcon Field
+6g / −5g
G-Load Rating
180 HP
Lycoming Engine
Full
Inverted Systems
FAA
Approved

Choose Your Program

Two Training Packages

Package 01

Spin Training

$750One-time · ~3 hours total

Master intentional spins for CFI certification or simply become a more confident, safer pilot. Required for the CFI certificate — and invaluable for any serious aviator.

  • Ground school covering spin aerodynamics
  • Entry, developed spin, and recovery training
  • Accelerated and flat aggravated spin modes
  • CFI spin endorsement (covers all CFI ACS requirements)
  • Debrief and written summary
  • Flown in the Super Decathlon
How It Works
01Book your session & confirm your pilot certificate level
02Ground school: spin aerodynamics, causes, recognition & prevention
03Fly the Super Decathlon — intentional spins, entries & recoveries
04Debrief + CFI spin endorsement issued (if applicable)
I'm In — Let's Go Upside Down
Package 02

Upset Prevention & Recovery Training

$1,4504 one-hour progressive modules

UPRT prepares pilots to recognize, prevent, and recover from unusual attitudes — the leading cause of fatal accidents. Fly the edge, safely, and walk away a better pilot.

  • Classroom ground school on upset recognition
  • Unusual attitude entry and recovery flights
  • Steep turns, spiral dives, incipient spins
  • Airline Transport Pilot UPRT credit available
  • Flown in the Super Decathlon
How It Works
01Book your 4-module program & complete the pre-course questionnaire
02Ground school: LOC-I causes, upset recognition & all-attitude theory
034 progressive flights — each module builds on the last, at your pace
04Debrief + ATP UPRT credit documentation (if applicable)
Sign Me Up — I Was Born Inverted

Also Available for Flight Training

Rent the Super Decathlon

Already checked out, or working toward it? Fly Falcon Field’s most capable aerobatic aircraft with one of our instructors — the Super Decathlon is available for flight training and rental.

Reserve the Super Decathlon
Aircraft — “wet,” fuel incl.$275/hr
Instruction$125/hr
Total$400/hr

Curriculum Partner

Built on Foxtrot Hotel Aerobatics

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Eric Moore

Founder, Foxtrot Hotel Aerobatics

Our Spin Training and UPRT programs are built on the curriculum developed by Foxtrot Hotel Aerobatics (FHA) and its founder, aerobatic pilot and instructor Eric Moore.

FHA's syllabus is the backbone of everything we teach. Every Flight Stars instructor is checked out and approved directly by FHA before they're cleared to teach the program — ensuring a consistent, rigorous standard on every flight.

When you train with Flight Stars in the Super Decathlon, you're flying a curriculum developed and validated by one of Arizona's leading aerobatic training organizations.

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FHAFoxtrot Hotel
Curriculum & Syllabus
Built on the Foxtrot Hotel Aerobatics program
Instructor Approved
Every CFI checked out by FHA before teaching
Eric Moore
Founder, Foxtrot Hotel Aerobatics · fhaerobatics.com

Your Instructors

Meet the Team

Chip Bornstein

Chip Bornstein

Chief Pilot

Airline Captain Boeing 777 FAA DPE 43+ Yrs Flying

Chip is a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) in Arizona and has been a flight instructor for over 43 years. He also flies as a captain for a major airline on the Boeing 777. He has worked as an airline flight safety manager, check airman, assistant chief pilot, and FAA en route radar air traffic controller. Chip holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Adult Education and Training. His goal is to help others achieve their aviation objectives with an emphasis on safety and the standards.

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David Day

Authorized Instructor · Super Decathlon

Bio coming soon — check back shortly for David’s full background and credentials.

Buddy King

Buddy King

Gold Seal ★ / CFII / MEI

Bio coming soon — check back shortly for Buddy’s full background and credentials.

Get Started

Ready to Train?

Tell us which program you're after and we'll be in touch — usually within 24 hours.

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Phone

(480) 640-4160

Email

sales@goflightstars.com

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Office Hours

Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun: By appt

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Location

4550 E McKellips Rd STE 101, Mesa, AZ 85215
Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ)