The form aerobatic is used as a modifier. Aerobatics are skilful displays of flying, usually to entertain people watching from the ground. tricks done in a plane that involve making difficult or dangerous movements in the air (aero- + -batics (as in acrobatics)). Sport of performing maneuvers such as rolls, loops, stalls, spins, and dives with an airplane. As an organized sport, rather than as an air show attraction ("stunt flying"), aerobatics began international competition in 1960 under the auspices of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale