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Old 19th May 2009, 09:49
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Stall recovery

Have been following this debate with some interest and would say in fairness to protectthehornet that he is not advocating the use of ailerons or rudder in a stalled aircraft to pick a up a wing. He appears to be pointing out that it can be done (on some types).

My instructor demonstrated it, fully stalled, to me in a slab winged trainer and insisted that I do it and it worked fine. I tried it years later in another more unforgiving type (just because you can) and surprise, surprise, I put the aircraft into a spin.

This thread with good detail from professional guys who have so much more experience than me has just proved that even the most basic (and vital) aircraft handling actions have subtle interpretations that might catch out the unwary. I will continue to live and learn.
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