Every pilot likes to assume a certain immunity from stalls and the confidence is not misplaced. Nonetheless, stalls continue to account for many accidents and in this video—complete with dancing graphics and flapping birds—AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli describes how he blundered into an incipient stall for the simple reason of not paying attention to the business at hand. It wasn’t exactly a near crash, but more of a wake-up call.
How I Stalled On The Base Turn (And Got Away With It)
Key Takeaways:
- Despite pilot confidence, stalls remain a significant cause of aviation accidents.
- AVweb's Paul Bertorelli describes his personal experience of blundering into an incipient stall due to inattention.
- This incident served as a "wake-up call," highlighting the critical importance of pilots constantly paying attention to the task at hand.
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