Heston
But that is the whole point re these discussions is that we do dissect subjects ! Some information is wrong and is usually corrected at some point.
That is why it is important to look at the whole thread and postings and never take one opinion as Gospel. In the end there is usually a concensus
As for students of course their main contact is their instructor and they cannot fight the instructor by going off on their own tangent! That does not mean the student should not question or ask for more detailed explanation as to why??
I totally agree that with an inexperienced pilot in a low powered draggy aircraft pitch for speed has to be the safe way as that is the most secure way of keeping away from a high AOA high drag situation.
My only point is that the true picture is energy management and pitching for speed is not the full picture and neither is power for speed.
Pace
Last edited by Pace; 8th May 2012 at 11:08.