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The practice of flying maneuvers involving aircraft attitudes that are not used in normal flight, e.g. a barrel roll.

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Where do airshow pilots practice?

Many of the Part 91 rules which would need to be broken in order to practice aerobatics are waived within these aerobatic practice areas (such as the 1,500 ft. … "floor" for normal aerobatics in 91.303(e)). The FAA has to approve them, and their guidance includes a good description: 4. AEROBATIC PRACTICE AREAS. …
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Why a parachute for aerobatics only when carrying a passenger?

Well, as with many issues involving the FAA, the "why" is a bit of a mystery. Perhaps they thought that the pilot can "lead by example" if a bail-out is needed. I'd imagine that a lot of passengers …
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