"Ron Natalie" wrote in message
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Thomas Borchert wrote:
John,

Power is altitude; pitch is airspeed.


Hah! Let the religious wars begin.

When taking off, shove the stick forward and when you get to Vr
put in the throttle and climb!

Frankly, I have never quite understood the distinction, same as with
"forward" and "side" slips.

That one always confused me too. I'm not sure I remember to this day.

The airplane certainly doesn't know. Always figured if it doesn't know, no
reason for me to know.