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Old July 9th 15, 06:33 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
kirk.stant
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Default Playing around with the pitch phugoid

Why are you playing with the pitch phugoid in a cloud? If you are flying the airplane, it won't get into a pitch phugoid in the first place. And if you are in a cloud, why would you let go of the stick?

It's simple (given you have a gyro turn indicator). Stop the turns. Control speed with pitch (drag helps). If you do get into a spiral and manage to roll out, expect a strong pitch up if over trim speed when you roll wings level.

This whole thread is absurd at best, dangerous at worst (people get ideas...)

Kirk
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