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How slow can a light aircraft go if pulling up heavily into a stall? Are they only going a few kmh when snagged like that?
by silasdavis 3y ago
How slow can a light aircraft go if pulling up heavily into a stall? Are they only going a few kmh when snagged like that?
- bombcar 3y agoDepends on the plane, but something like 40-50 mph isn't uncommon, even slower if there's a headwind (relative to the ground) or they have a STOL kit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr1Jl1jwLDg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr1Jl1jwLDg
- lostlogin 3y agoThe WW2 Stork was like that - and I’m sure I’ve read of it flying backwards in a head wind, but can’t find that now.
- mauvehaus 3y agoFor those who'd like to read more: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieseler_Fi_156_Storch https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieseler_Fi_156_Storch The Collings Foundation of Stow, MA has (had?) one that they used to fly. I don't know if they still do though.