Recent content by Shdw1

Why not approach the instructor first. We try to be mind readers, but like everyone else we are pretty bad at it. So tell "the kid" what it is you're looking for and perhaps he can adjust. Try asking to book extra time, ask for homework to read up on and tell him you'd like to discuss that work...

While this was already answered accurately I'll give you something to think about. Does the runway have a slope? Does one end have obstacles that the other doesn't have? If you lost your engine on climb out, which runway has more options? These are just a few examples of some things you might...

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Be stable. Learn to judge glide on a calm day first. Don't look all over the place, just sit back, relax, and try to let yourself zone out while you hold a stable condition. Then see if you can pick the point of impact. Finally, practice this with the intent to go around, not to hit a point, but...

Interesting. Thank you for the input, I'll have to think about that a bit more. Edit to add a few thoughts: I use the phrase release back pressure because it is the position of the yoke that directly correlates to the main wing AOA; and as such the stall. If the yoke is at the critical AOA...

Falling Leaf - A simple demonstration whereby a power off stall is entered, the yoke remains held fully aft and the pilot attempts to maintain wings level with use of the rudders. Admittedly many trainers perform this in sloppy fashion, but they still will do it well enough to get the idea. Try...