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Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2012, 15:57
Replies: 44
Views: 8,442
Posted By Shaggy Sheep Driver

Ha! Been there! It didn't tumble but it took some...

Ha! Been there! It didn't tumble but it took some controlling once they'd gone (it was C172 so only 3 of 'em). I just thought "well, if it snap rolls and spins at least that'll get rid of 'em!"
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2012, 15:17
Replies: 44
Views: 8,442
Posted By Shaggy Sheep Driver

Indeed, DAR. That's why I wrote "can be lethal"....

Indeed, DAR. That's why I wrote "can be lethal". I used to do 100% skid turns when running in for a parachute drop; the jumpmaster woud tap me on the appropriate shoulder and I'd stick in a bootfull...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Dec 2012, 12:46
Replies: 44
Views: 8,442
Posted By Shaggy Sheep Driver

Only if it's balanced. An over-ruddered skidding...

Only if it's balanced. An over-ruddered skidding turn can be lethal.

This pilot did one of those to align with the runway. If he had the inside main wheel on the ground at the time, no problem...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Dec 2012, 15:03
Replies: 44
Views: 8,442
Posted By Shaggy Sheep Driver

semmern, while agreeing this pilot probably did...

semmern, while agreeing this pilot probably did OK (see my post above), I take issue with your assertion that a safe outcome neccessarily means the pilot did a good job.

I have seen some...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2012, 20:38
Replies: 44
Views: 8,442
Posted By Shaggy Sheep Driver

I was saying that a flat ruddered turn is...

I was saying that a flat ruddered turn is dangerous, inviting a stall / spin. However, in view of some posts I've gone back and looked at the vid full screen and frame by frame. I now think the...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2012, 14:26
Replies: 44
Views: 8,442
Posted By Shaggy Sheep Driver

We can see a grossly over-ruddered skidding turn...

We can see a grossly over-ruddered skidding turn at low speed, though. Classic stall / spin material. Made me shudder when I saw it. He was lucky, not skillful.
Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2012, 10:56
Replies: 44
Views: 8,442
Posted By Shaggy Sheep Driver

He's right. That ruddered final skidding turn was...

He's right. That ruddered final skidding turn was inviting a stall / spin. Even from that height that would have been nasty.
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