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Old 24th Feb 2001, 02:52
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I would like to agree with PFL,
I also have been involved in 2 cases of the famed Fenestron stall, once in exactly the same manner as described by PFL,
the other on a low approach downwind my pilot decided to pedal turn around instead of flying round, I was distracted with the maps and the first I knew we were in the C***, was as I heard 'you have control' during the 2nd 360, rapid application of the opposite pedal and a nose down attitude to regain airspeed, allowed us to walk away with only a dent in our pride as everyone on the the ground had seen our air display.
On both occaisions my pilots were straight out of MW and graded above average who thought they could do anything.
These were good lessons for both, about the effects of mishandling, and I am glad to say the experience years ago has possibly helped them earn that above average grading they now hold .