Comment on "Call to Action. Adding Spiral recovery Tasks to the Practical Test Standards (PTS)."
...to the point that it is probably easier to get an ATP in an airplane than an advanced hang rating in a hang glider. Every hang rating and special skill sign off is just an opportuni...Comment on "How many engine outs have you had? Rough engine precautionary landings do not count, unless the prop is gone, then count that as an engine out. Running out of gas counts too. After voting, confess your sins. Everyone should have a story to share."
...ht I bet I have had more unpowered landings than sex since I started flying flexwings in 1974. Not sure what that say's about either skill? Or me???Comment on "Call to Action. Adding Spiral recovery Tasks to the Practical Test Standards (PTS)."
...to pilots intentionally entering such an extreme to practice recovery and they quickly realized they were in an unfamiliar situation beyond their skill level. When you run out of a...