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by silasdavis 843 days ago
How slow can a light aircraft go if pulling up heavily into a stall? Are they only going a few kmh when snagged like that?
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bombcar 843 days ago
Depends on the plane, but something like 40-50 mph isn't uncommon, even slower if there's a headwind (relative to the ground) or they have a STOL kit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr1Jl1jwLDg

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lostlogin 843 days ago
The WW2 Stork was like that - and I’m sure I’ve read of it flying backwards in a head wind, but can’t find that now.
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mauvehaus 843 days ago
For those who'd like to read more:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieseler_Fi_156_Storch

The Collings Foundation of Stow, MA has (had?) one that they used to fly. I don't know if they still do though.

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