Why do we practice stalls? Is it to perfect the maneuver for the next check ride, learn how to recover the airplane after an inadvertent stall, or just avoid the whole thing in the first place?
If we are honest, it’s a bit of all three, but the last one, stall avoidance, is sometimes underemphasized. Each plane stalls a bit differently. A Piper Warrior may mush and develop a sink rate. The Cessna 172 gives plenty of warning and a nice clean break. Then, there are some older classic planes that give little to no warning and easily snap into a spin. Hmm, the Wright Flyer, anyone?
In each case, exceeding the critical angle of attack, regardless of speed, altitude or configuration, is the cause. So, practicing stalls, slow flight, and spin recoveries (for CFIs) is a vital part of flight training.
In addition to stall recognition and recovery, we should spend a little more time on stall avoidance. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Air Safety Institute has published an excellent report titled, “Stall and Spin Accidents: Keep the Wings Flying.” This easy-to-read, 17-page report analyzes the data on stall/spin accidents between 2000 and 2014. It is an easy download and a must-read for all pilots. The analysis paints a sobering picture.
The Air Safety Institute notes that unintentional stalls were implicated in 10 percent of noncommercial accidents, yet…
Source www.planeandpilotmag.com
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