"Ian" wrote in message
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On 13 Jan, 18:07, "Bill Daniels" bildan@comcast-dot-net wrote:

Mat, training yourself to use an AOA indicator takes about 30 seconds -
it's
really obvious. Training to use the ASI for pitch attitude without
reference to the visible horizon takes many hours of intensive training
and
even then most pilots don't do it well.

Surely most pilots - after their first few flights - are capable of
hitting and maintaining a desired speed as shown on the ASI?

If you think it's easy, borrow an instrument training hood that blocks your
view of the horizon and give it a try. Only in a 2-seater with a safety
pilot, of course.

AOA indicators are about reducing information overload, not increasing
it.
An AOA indicator IS a stall warning with far greater resolution. The
EASY
way to fly is with an AOA. The HARD way is to do without it.

So why don't we all have them?

Damn good question.

Bill Daniels