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:
- Stalls continue to be a significant cause of aviation accidents, despite pilots often feeling immune.
- AVweb's Paul Bertorelli recounts his personal experience of inadvertently entering an incipient stall due to a lack of attention.
- This incident served as a "wake-up call" for Bertorelli, highlighting the importance of constant vigilance in piloting.
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