Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net> (Marvin Kaye)
To: lml
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 19:59:17 -0400
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From: Dan O'Brien <danobrien@cox.net>
Subject: Re: stall/spin
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 >>>I hope that we can all agree that practicing recoveries from APPROACHES to
stalls is a very good thing.>>>

Here here.

 >>>However, practicing recoveries from FULL stalls may be a good or bad 
idea depending upon the aircraft type, CG, GW, and pilot experience.>>>

Here here.

 >>>I also hope that we can all agree that practicing spins in Lancairs would
be unwise unless we are prepared to loose our aircraft, are wearing a
parachute and have a way out.>>>

Here here.

 >>>If we agree on this point, then we must conclude that not
all aircraft are ideal for practicing FULL stalls because some lack spin
resistance and well behaved spin characteristics.>>>

Here here.

And finally, thanks for your AOA indicator, which I know doesn't solve 
everything, but mounted next to my airspeed indicator, will make me a safer 
and more comfortable pilot of a really clean airplane.