Flying the Tecnam P92 Echo and Old Wives Tales

[markkal]

Originally Posted by DaveUnwin

I've always believed the received wisdom that the average GA aerofoil 'stalls' at around 17 degrees alpha. The fact that it may still be generating some lift is irrelevant if the lift generated isn't enough to support the weight of the aeroplane, wouldn't you agree?
Totally agree Markkal. Taking off and landing either too fast or too slow is not good practice! To return to the original point;- the idea that - on smooth tarmac - raising the nose wheel is productive is complete bollocks. In fact, its counter-productive. The ground roll is extended and directional control reduced. These aren't my opinions, they're observable facts.

Yes I totally agree with you, in normal operations, comply with the POH

In special operations, short grass strips and mountain flying other techniques apply, but rely on expert instructors, to train and practice.

[Judd]

In special operations, short grass strips and mountain flying other techniques apply, but rely on expert instructors, to train and practice.

Fine in theory. But how do you know who is an "expert instructor" and who is an ordinary mortal instructor? Just because someone wears four bars on his shoulders and has a big watch and dark sunnies and talks the talk does not mean he is necessarily an "expert.' Far from it at some flying schools

[markkal]

Originally Posted by Judd

Fine in theory. But how do you know who is an "expert instructor" and who is an ordinary mortal instructor? Just because someone wears four bars on his shoulders and has a big watch and dark sunnies and talks the talk does not mean he is necessarily an "expert.' Far from it at some flying schools

Instructors to comply with:
EASA AMC2 FCL.815 Mountain rating, ATO or DTO SOP's and syllabuses for specific runways, high elevation high density altitude operations, including Mixture leaning
Short field techniques in certain ATO's and DTO's SOP's