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Old 11th Dec 2002, 18:03
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cochise
 
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Lightbulb Misconceptions with stall/spin

How many of you teach your students only to use the rudders in a stall? Or not to use Ailerons in a Stall?
I've had quite a few students that haven't been mine tell me that their instructors told them "just use the rudders to keep the plane level with the horizon". I dont' think many of them noticed that the ball in the inclonometer was fully deflected!! with a Spin situation.
There are also a few misconceptions about using ailerons in a stall. You can use them as long as you keep the plane co-ordinated...so basically very small imputs and corrections.
Back to basics..two things needed for a spin....a stall and unco-ordinated flight. Once you stay co-ordinated you could be at 90 degrees bank...you will not spin.
Any suggestions?
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