Originally Posted by gums
In other words, no "deep stall"
nor a free-faller ! Kiss
Originally Posted by gums
But ya gotta realize you are stalled!
Originally Posted by gums
The CVR comment about crazy speed might be explained, as vertical velocity was extreme but indicated speed was what, 107 or 135 knots? So PF wondering about why such a slow speed if descending so fast. Maybe started to question the altitude readings, too, for first 30 or 40 seconds.
At 02:11:50 Vz=15000 Ft/mn = 148 KTS ; CAS=50 KTS
conclusion is easy :
SPEED VECTOR INTENSITY = (148² + 50²)^.5 =
156 KTS 
HOW MUCH IS THE STALL SPEED ?!?!
STALL is a problem of AoA, and never a problem of SPEED !
Giraud did fly to speed near of zero in the airflow without to stall...
Sorry ! That is "unloading the wing", balistic flight, that all combat pilots know.
