Bill Denton wrote:

Generally, I am using the term "stall" to indicate a state where the
object
is producing zero lift, and "flying" to indicate that some lift is
being
produced. However, I sometimes use flying to indicate that the object
is
generating enough lift to raise itself and it's load above the earth.
I will
try to be more consistent and clear in the future.

I don't claim that this is absolutely, or in any way correct, but
this is
how I am using the terms

Bill

Without getting too technical.

An aircraft is "flying" regardless of whether it is climbing, decending
or "flying" level.
By using the throttle and the attitude of the nose of the aircraft the
pilot controls the relative airflow over the wing and thus determines
the mode of flight he wants.

Climbing - Lift is Greater than weight
Level - Lift = weight
Descending (including landing) - Lift if less than weight

All the above are controlled "flying"

The stall is uncontrolled "flying" and the only time this should happen
whilst "flying" is in stall recovery practice, aerobatics and sometimes
a second prior to touchdown.

Phil


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