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Old 7th September 2001 | 01:34
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Evo7
 
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Genghis

Thanks for the reply. The problem with reading about spins is that it is rather like the time aged 11 (in my case) that you discover that your parents have a copy of The Joy of Sex. You can read the words, but they don't mean much. That's why I'm going to go see for myself, but your idea of trying to get hold of a Bulldog and an experienced FI is a good one. May be a little while before that happens but I'll do it.

Stalls, even in a humble Warrior, surprised me quite a bit because I found - and still find - it hard to react to the stall instinctively, especially with a bit of FI-induced wing drop. I get there, but it still takes me a bit too long. If it did happen at 300 feet, with the added stress that must bring, then I'd worry about how well I'd cope right now. Practice will hopefully improve things. I'd never hope to see a stall in my post-PPL days, but you never know so better learn how to deal with it. Likewise spins.

Oh, and I'm firmly of the opinion that I know nothing about flying. First trial lesson taught me that (what, so it's not like FS98!!) and nothing yet has changed my mind...

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