and think all pilots should be required to fly (and stall) a
T-6 to see how a real plane flies.
I have lots of time in a T-6 and I am of the opinion that newer designs are
much better. Why not train with aircraft that characteristics of the ones we
fly. The T-6 is heavy, underpowered (in my opinion) has a sharp stall break
and snaps into a spin very easy. There has been several accidents that I know
where a pilot was flying at a heavier weight than normal used a sharp break in
the base to final turn and spin in. I like flying a T-6 but cannot recommend
them for all.
Craig
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