Blain
Well Known Member
Did something today that got me wondering how close I was to the edge.
First, 74 hours in my -8 and haven't explored much of the edge in a controlled situation. I try to do a bit each time up but haven't explored this situation yet.
I fly downwind to final as a tight continuous turn. I have AOA and know where it's at in the pattern.
So today I'm on final, 80k, have 3 bars green on AOA, and overshot centerline. Without even thinking (!) I found myself pulling it around and uncoordinated.
I had airspeed, pitched down and plenty of reserve on AOA.
It felt comfortable. Seemed well within what the -8 could do without concern but once I realized what I did it got me wondering how close I was.
I'll go out next time and duplicate the scenario at altitude.
In the meantime should I increase my insurance coverage?
First, 74 hours in my -8 and haven't explored much of the edge in a controlled situation. I try to do a bit each time up but haven't explored this situation yet.
I fly downwind to final as a tight continuous turn. I have AOA and know where it's at in the pattern.
So today I'm on final, 80k, have 3 bars green on AOA, and overshot centerline. Without even thinking (!) I found myself pulling it around and uncoordinated.
I had airspeed, pitched down and plenty of reserve on AOA.
It felt comfortable. Seemed well within what the -8 could do without concern but once I realized what I did it got me wondering how close I was.
I'll go out next time and duplicate the scenario at altitude.
In the meantime should I increase my insurance coverage?