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Old July 1st 06, 06:06 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Vaughn Simon
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Default Whew - ASI died in flight


"Marc CYBW" wrote in message
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Fortunately the tower (CYBW) was most helpful and called out my ground speed
(no wind today thank goodness) and I carefully stabilized my full flaps
descent at 60 Kts (by the Tower) and landed uneventfully.


Neat! I didn't know that they could do that. In that situation, trim is
your friend. Set the trim where it is supposed to be and fly the trimmed speed
by feel, and you won't go far wrong. The view out the front is also important,
keep the horizon in the right place and your airspeed will be correct.

Did your CFI ever have you land with a covered ASI? My primary CFI was
always covering something.

Vaughn