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Maybe not even acrobatic flying training but glider training. Pilots with glider experience are some of the best performers in emergencies.

quacked 3y ago
I used to fly hang gliders. For almost every issue (except for flying too fast), when you get into trouble in a glider you lower your AoA and increase speed.
dreamcompiler 3y ago
I wish glider training was mandatory for every professional pilot. Nobody really learns to fly until they can fly without an engine.
whinenot 3y ago
Sully's 'Miracle on the Hudson' is (largely?) attributed to his skill as a glider pilot.[0] [0]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Airways_Flight_1549 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Airways_Flight_1549
- flyinghamster 3y ago
  Also, Air Canada Flight 143, the Gimli Glider. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider
  - Mawr 3y ago
    Also, TACA Flight 110 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TACA_Flight_110 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TACA_Flight_110 Gliding skill highlight: https://youtu.be/H5UUr9RXfTY?t=1312 https://youtu.be/H5UUr9RXfTY?t=1312
marvin 3y ago
You certainly learn to pay attention to the aerodynamics. Lots and lots and lots of high-bank turns. Many of them relatively low and close to stalling speed. Some occasionally below stalling speed, if you're high enough to safely reduce margins so much that a gust of tailwind puts you below, which requires you to just calmly follow through with constant angle of attack, descending, rather than force the nose up. Short-field landings in unfamiliar places, requiring judgements of both approach angle and terrain. Moderate to heavy turbulence all day, speed varying from stalling to redline. Retractable landing gear. Flaps if you want that source of mental load too, in all speed regimes. Constant consideration of wind. One shot landings. Mountain flying with constant consideration of where the safe exit is. Consideration of deteriorating weather. Always aware of nearest landing site. It's really non-stop training in all the fundamental parts of flying, minus engine operation, airspace and ATC communication.

quacked 3y ago

I used to fly hang gliders. For almost every issue (except for flying too fast), when you get into trouble in a glider you lower your AoA and increase speed.

dreamcompiler 3y ago

I wish glider training was mandatory for every professional pilot. Nobody really learns to fly until they can fly without an engine.

whinenot 3y ago

Sully's 'Miracle on the Hudson' is (largely?) attributed to his skill as a glider pilot.[0] [0]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Airways_Flight_1549 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Airways_Flight_1549

flyinghamster 3y ago
Also, Air Canada Flight 143, the Gimli Glider. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider
- Mawr 3y ago
  Also, TACA Flight 110 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TACA_Flight_110 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TACA_Flight_110 Gliding skill highlight: https://youtu.be/H5UUr9RXfTY?t=1312 https://youtu.be/H5UUr9RXfTY?t=1312

marvin 3y ago

You certainly learn to pay attention to the aerodynamics. Lots and lots and lots of high-bank turns. Many of them relatively low and close to stalling speed. Some occasionally below stalling speed, if you're high enough to safely reduce margins so much that a gust of tailwind puts you below, which requires you to just calmly follow through with constant angle of attack, descending, rather than force the nose up. Short-field landings in unfamiliar places, requiring judgements of both approach angle and terrain. Moderate to heavy turbulence all day, speed varying from stalling to redline. Retractable landing gear. Flaps if you want that source of mental load too, in all speed regimes. Constant consideration of wind. One shot landings. Mountain flying with constant consideration of where the safe exit is. Consideration of deteriorating weather. Always aware of nearest landing site. It's really non-stop training in all the fundamental parts of flying, minus engine operation, airspace and ATC communication.