Most of us were taught that the
low end of the airspeed envelope is hazardous and to be avoided in
flight,
with the result that very few powered airplane pilots maintain
proficiency
in very slow flight.

Probably true, but (as with everything else in the PP PTS) we're taught
that
we *should* practice slow flight (just above stall speed) on occasion (if
for no other reason than to be able to recognize and properly respond to
very low airspeed should we inadvertently find ourselves in that situation
during normal flight).

--Gary


Hangar flying is not statistically usefull, but annecdotal evidence suggests
that more of us *should* practice slow flight, including turns and
configuration changes, at a safe altitude.

However, you're right and I was wrong to imply a statistic that can't be
documented.

Peter