Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #13994
From: Peter Van Arsdale <petervanarsdale@earthlink.net>
Sender: Marvin Kaye <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Stalls and spins
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 11:04:46 -0400
To: <lml>
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It is a general rule that professional pilots learning to fly a large aircraft to obtain a type rating and fly hundreds of passengers do not have to conduct a stall or spin.  My guess is it has been deemed to be to risky and one is trained to avoid them.  Therefore, I think it is fair to say that one doesn't need to stall or spin every airplane he or she flies to be fully qualified to operate it safely.
 
In my opinion it makes sense for pilots to practice their stall and spin procedures in docile airplanes that present the little or no risk and avoid them in planes where they are not quite sure what will happen.  Unless of course, one has a thrill issue.
 
Peter Van Arsdale
Naples, FL
 
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