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Old 12th Dec 2013, 02:45
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mickjoebill
 
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control during "tumbling"

In relation to witnesses describing the tumbling motion.

During a tumbling or spinning like descent is it possible for the pilot to have any influence over the direction of the flight?

If some directional or descent control is possible during a spinning or tumbling descent, can a pilot keep enough situational awareness to manoeuvre the aircraft toward a particular spot?



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