In article , "Ron Garrison"
writes:


I agree with your comments efficiency, and flying at 500 ft over a dense
urban area would be an unpleasant place for an engine failure, but you are
off-base regards the stall-spin concerns. Stalls are not dangerous, and can
actually be fun to practice, and the spin is only a problem if you are
uncoordinated at the time.

I agree that stalls are not dangerous under controlled conditions, like
intentional practice sessions, but I remain convinced that prolonged slow
flight close to the ground which includes repeated 180 degree turns, by a pilot
who is distracted by the need to remain in a good viewing position for his
observer, are an invitation to disaster.

Sure, you can do it and get away with it if you are alert, but is it at all
wise to place yourself in such a position where a moment's inattention or
boredom could put you into a situation you will not have the time to recover
from?

I practice departure and approach stalls too, and do it without losing
significant altitude, just like everyone else who has a BFR to pass, but how
many people still manage to get killed by them when caught by surprise?

Don

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Wm. Donald (Don) Tabor Jr., DDS
PP-ASEL
Chesapeake, VA - CPK, PVG