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Old March 16th 08, 01:48 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Dudley Henriques[_2_]
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Bob F. wrote:
Where did you come to the conclusion it was correct in both cases? I
just said I am not surprised the term got "high jacked. and it wouldn't
be the first time" Meaning, incorrectly. I've just never heard it
being used associated with the back of the power curve in 50 years of
aviation that's all. Could have missed it. Love to see some real
documentation.

You might or might not not find documentation. The first time I heard it
was in connection with the F100 crash at Edwards. I've heard it since
used by several sources when discussing landing accidents involving low
and slow approach profiles.
I'm sure it probably was hijacked as you have said. If you will notice,
I used it only to describe the condition of a behind the curve
airspeed, high sink rate, not enough altitude to recover without
reducing angle of attack approach profile. I could have used another
term. I choose coffin corner. It was you who chimed in with the
'official definition" which I know quite well.
I never meant to imply anything else.

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Dudley Henriques