Originally Posted by
stiknruda
gcolyer - if that really happened and I knew that the cloud didn't go all the way to the ground, I'd prefer to pull the stick back, hoof in some rudder and spin through the overcast layer until I could see the ground then recover. My fwd distance would be minimal, my descent rate not silly high and as I intentionally entered the spin I'd know exactly what to do to recover from it.
I'm sure that this was recovery was taught to military aviators between the two world wars.
You know, I should be able to do that, too, but right now the mere thought of it gives me the willies.
Gert, Sounds like a worthwhile hour spent with the instructor. So, don't leave us in suspense! What did you do?
Pitts2112