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To: C210N

Many years ago, our 16 year old son was taking flying lessons.
He had a part time job and paid for the lessons himself so I tried not to interfere.
One day he came home and told me about how he learned to bank the aircraft by opening one of the doors.
I think the instructor was in his 30s.
Son did finish the lessons and got his license.


27 posted on 03/08/2023 9:24:33 AM PST by Blueway
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To: Blueway

Banking of a small aircraft by opening one door is a great way to gain a better real-world understanding of aerodynamics and a/c performance. It could serve a valuable function if in some future scenario, in an aircraft with a snapped aileron cable, making the difference between getting down effectively and safely on something flat, as opposed to smacking into a tree or building.


41 posted on 03/08/2023 9:46:12 AM PST by C210N (Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.)
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