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Old 11th Sep 2014, 08:59
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BizJetJock
 
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It's all very well quoting theory from Kermode, but reality is that full back stick is one of the definitions of a stall useable for certification purposes.

From CS23.201 (EASA but similar wording in every jurisdiction):
(b) The wings level stall characteristics must
be demonstrated in flight as follows. Starting
from a speed at least 18.5 km/h (10 knots) above
the stall speed, the elevator control must be pulled
back so that the rate of speed reduction will not
exceed 1.9 km/h (one knot) per second until a stall
is produced, as shown by either –
(1) An uncontrollable downward
pitching motion of the aeroplane; or
(2) A downward pitching motion of the
aeroplane which results from the activation of a
device (e.g. stick pusher); or
(3) The control reaching the stop.
I have flown many light aircraft where a full back stick touchdown is desirable, and that makes it stalled as far as the discussion is concerned. On the other hand, to try it in a transport category aircraft will have a variety of outcomes, from no tea/no biscuits meeting with the chief pilot, via being shown the door with a large boot, to a mass of burning wreckage. None terribly desirable...
In all types, though, the landing attitude is vital. If this is taught properly, which it rarely is, then it is perfectly possibly to achieve high marks for "technical merit" by putting the aircraft on the ground in the right place at the right speed with no bouncing or risk of aquaplaning, while still getting reasonable marks for "artistic impression" by not shaking out fillings and opening overhead bins. Floating along the runway looking for a greaser is a sign of second rate flying in my book, even on types where it is not downright dangerous.
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