Originally Posted by
mikehallam
Interesting statements,
But without an A of A device I actually do watch the ASI like a hawk when slowing down and making turns from downwind to base & finals.
I usually improve my chances at these lower speed over stall margins by having a couple of flap stages too.
So in a real world "stall speed" is a truism.
mike hallam
A search through the AAIB reports shows a disproportionate number of low inertia, very low weight types stalling in the base to final turn. You’re spot on about watching the speed, especially at that point in the flight.
A stall and a wing drop at that moment will probably end your flying career.
SND