My
only nickel on this topic.
I
don't believe that experiencing a *fully developed* stall is the
panacea that some would content. However, I *do* think that
experiencing the slow flight characteristics *prior* to a stall are
indeed a valuable experience. For example, what do *mushy*
controls feel like, how much control authority does it take to recover, etc
- all *prior* to a stall.
Now
some would argue that you have to get into a stall to experience any of the
above, however I would argue differently. That first time you get close to a
high AOA, and are only *close* to an impending stall is all you need
to know you never *really* want to get there.
Also,
while on this topic... For those with an AOA, *DO NOT* trust that
because you bought the model that is made for your particular airframe, and
were told that it came *pre calibrated*, that you still don't need to
go do the calibration procedure.