4.17.4
Wings Level, Power On.
Characteristics are similar to the power off case.
An additional warning of the approaching stall is the attitude of the aircraft.
With full power set the aircraft stalls at a very high nose attitude.
4.17.5 Because of the increased slipstream and torque effect at high power settings
considerable rudder deflection may be required to keep in balance as the stall
is approached. Stalling out of balance can result in considerable wing drop.
4.17.6
Recovery
is simply effected by moving the stick forwards to reduce angle of
attack. Any tendency to wing drop should be countered by application of
opposite rudder sufficient to prevent further yaw towards the dropping wing.
These two actions should be performed simultaneously.
4.17.7
In Turning Flight.
Stalling speeds are increased with bank angle, in the
manner normally expected. The Skyranger often has the characteristic of
rolling towards wings level as the stall occurs. Recovery is standard. Move the
stick forwards to reduce angle of attack and apply power. Simultaneous
opposite rudder should be applied against any rolling tendency. Once the
aircraft is safely above the stalling speed co-ordinated aileron and rudder can
be used to level the wings.
4.18
Aerobatics.
Aerobatics are not permitted in this aircraft.
4.19
Departures from Controlled Flight.
4.19.1
The Spin.
Deliberate spinning of the Skyranger is prohibited. However, it is
possible through mishandling of the aircraft to inadvertently enter a spin,
either through stalling the aircraft in a turn, or by failing to keep the rudder
pedals straight at the point of stall. Should this happen, the spin can be seen
by a steep nose-down pitch attitude (about 45° nose down) and the aircraft
rapidly yawing one way or the other. Some higher than normal 'g' forces may
also be experienced. Should this occur, close the throttle and centralise the
stick and rudder pedals immediately. The aircraft should stop turning almost
immediately and be established in a steep nose down attitude with the
airspeed rising rapidly. At this point gently ease out of the dive, and then
normal flight can be resumed.
4.19.2
Other Departures.
Other departures from controlled flight are likely either
to be due to damage to the aircraft, or hazardous flying conditions. In either
case, land as soon as possible and examine the aircraft, particularly the flying
controls, for any damage.
Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 1, AL0, June 2002
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