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62. Why angle of attack is overrated, with Ed Wischmeyer

62. Why angle of attack is overrated, with Ed Wischmeyer

FromPilot's Discretion from Sporty's


62. Why angle of attack is overrated, with Ed Wischmeyer

FromPilot's Discretion from Sporty's

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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Oct 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Loss of control accidents are a problem, but longtime pilot and engineer Ed Wischmeyer says there simply isn’t a miracle cure. He explains why angle of attack indicators, stabilized approaches, and energy management are all overrated—and the concept he teaches pilots instead. As he says, “You want pilots to have a large comfort zone, so that when they’re flying in normal operations they’re not anywhere near the boundaries of their comfort zone.” In the Ready to Copy segment, Ed talks about the most absurd FAA regulation, how to prevent runway incursions, why slow flight is underrated, and flying the AirCam.

https://airfactsjournal.com/author/edwischmeyer/
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Released:
Oct 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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30 minutes, 1 pilot. Pilot's Discretion brings you authentic conversations with some of aviation's most interesting people. From honest discussions about flight training to fascinating stories from world famous airshow pilots, this podcast is for anyone who loves to fly. Stay tuned for our rapid-fire "ready to copy" segment at the end of every episode. Brought to you by Sporty's Pilot Shop, training and equipping pilots worldwide since 1961. Have a comment? Email us: podcast@sportys.com