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Old January 8th 04, 07:44 PM
nafod40
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drake wrote:
Hi,

there is a HAL HPT-32 (pistonengined 2 seater trainer light a/c)
which, when attempting a stall, does not pitch down correctly. Instead
one of the wings (either port or starboard (50/50)... no gyro problems
due to engine) almost always drops, and this genreally results in the
a/c entering a spin (which the rookie pilots are unable to handle,
generally).


Sounds like a great trainer aircraft! If this problem common to the
type, or just this particular A/C?

The 50/50 part is interesting. Normally, if a plane is bent, it'll favor
one side or 'tuther.

Stall strips are a common way to improve stall performance, so as to
keep the tips flying (and ailerons working) while the root stalls. Does
the type have them?

Good luck...