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:
- Experienced pilot Paul Bertorelli experienced an incipient stall.
- The stall resulted from a lapse in attention to flight instruments and conditions.
- The incident served as a reminder that even experienced pilots are vulnerable to stalls.
- The video uses engaging visuals to illustrate the importance of maintaining situational awareness during flight.
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