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Power-on Stall: How to Recover

Pilot Institute

The lack of airflow over the ailerons results in a loss of control authority and mushy and ineffective controls. To the Firewall (Power) Quick and smooth power application is also required to minimize altitude loss during stall recovery. While takeoff flaps improve performance, they also add unwanted drag.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising. Maintenance room is generally very good.

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Return to Form

Plane and Pilot

Planespotters note the F2’s separate ailerons and flaps, conventional tail. But you can see the change to separate ailerons and flaps is just one part of preparing the F2 to grow into a four-place airplanebuying aerodynamic benefits now to spend later on a heavier, more powerful model. Out back, theres an entirely new tail.