Orlik Aerobatic Team

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Orlik at Radom Air Show 2005
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One of the team's machines at Radom Air Show 2005
Orlik Aerobatic Team (Zespół Akrobacyjny "ORLIK") is an aerobatic demonstration team of the Polish Air Forces, formed in 1998.

The name "Orlik" comes from the name of the aircraft PZL-130 Orlik used in the team.

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Aerobatics is the demonstration of flying maneuvers for recreation or entertainment.

Many aerobatic maneuvers involve rotation of the aircraft about its longtitudinal axis (rolling) or the pitch axis (looping).
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Polish Air Force (Siły Powietrzne Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej, Siły Powietrzne RP). Until 1 July 2004 it was officially known as: Wojska Lotnicze i Obrony Powietrznej (literally: Air and Air Defence Forces, the name existing from 1990).
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PZL 130 Orlik (Eaglet) is a Polish turboprop, single engine, two seat trainer.

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It was designed in PZL Warszawa-Okecie as a trainer for the Polish Air Force. From the beginning, it was thought to fullfil the requirements of FAR 23.
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Many aerobatic maneuvers involve rotation of the aircraft about its longtitudinal axis (rolling) or the pitch axis (looping).
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Military Man Power
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Active troops 1,414,000 (Ranked 3rd)
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Paramilitary forces 1,089,700
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