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The T6 is an intimidating aircraft for sure; this training helped A LOT.
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This episode covers How I #Scared myself #flying the T6 / Harvard, and the #FlightTraining we did to expand my envelope so I’d be even more comfortable flying it.
Gambit is a turn-key, low stress, and more importantly - a low ego solution for any of your aviation necessities, whether it's a simple tailwheel endorsement in their Cessna 140, a transition into their Pitts Model 12, solo rental of both their Extra 330 LX's, warbird transition training in their T6 Texan, or training in your own airplane from Cub to L-29. They are here to help you with anything from basic to unlimited aerobatics, small to large radial engine and jet warbirds, highly modified and experimental airplanes, all the way to helping you find, acquire, and train you in your own aircraft.
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Regarding spins in the T6 / Harvard - we don’t spin ours (although, it is not placarded that I know of.)
I asked Jared his thoughts on this, and here’s what he said:
We don't spin ours as it's placarded "Intentional Spins Prohibited". Students will typically find themselves in an unintentional spin in the airplane once or twice throughout their checkout, I'd say, usually from doing the stuff that we did (accelerated stalls upline/downline/inverted). The airplane recovers just as you'd expect. The manuals I've read for various types of Texans/Harvards/SNJ's have some words in it about not practicing spins below 10,000 feet, some don't say anything at all other than how to recover. Some manuals say nothing more than spins can't be conducted when on the left tank.
So, short answer - we don't spin ours intentionally. It does happen throughout a normal checkout course typically from not recovering from an accelerated stall quickly enough, and the spins are briefed and the academics are discussed before the first flight in the airplane. I've never been in a spin in a Texan that didn't come out exactly when it was told to. As far as the subject goes, the discussion within the community pops up from time to time and it just wanders. I can't recall a single Texan I've flown in the past that didn't have the same placard save for maybe one experimental Texan from some time ago.
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The T6 is an intimidating aircraft for sure; this training helped A LOT.
Giveaways, 250+ back catalogue episodes +more at flightchops.com
This episode covers How I #Scared myself #flying the T6 / Harvard, and the #FlightTraining we did to expand my envelope so I’d be even more comfortable flying it.
Gambit is a turn-key, low stress, and more importantly - a low ego solution for any of your aviation necessities, whether it's a simple tailwheel endorsement in their Cessna 140, a transition into their Pitts Model 12, solo rental of both their Extra 330 LX's, warbird transition training in their T6 Texan, or training in your own airplane from Cub to L-29. They are here to help you with anything from basic to unlimited aerobatics, small to large radial engine and jet warbirds, highly modified and experimental airplanes, all the way to helping you find, acquire, and train you in your own aircraft.
To learn more, visit:
flygambit.com
Regarding spins in the T6 / Harvard - we don’t spin ours (although, it is not placarded that I know of.)
I asked Jared his thoughts on this, and here’s what he said:
We don't spin ours as it's placarded "Intentional Spins Prohibited". Students will typically find themselves in an unintentional spin in the airplane once or twice throughout their checkout, I'd say, usually from doing the stuff that we did (accelerated stalls upline/downline/inverted). The airplane recovers just as you'd expect. The manuals I've read for various types of Texans/Harvards/SNJ's have some words in it about not practicing spins below 10,000 feet, some don't say anything at all other than how to recover. Some manuals say nothing more than spins can't be conducted when on the left tank.
So, short answer - we don't spin ours intentionally. It does happen throughout a normal checkout course typically from not recovering from an accelerated stall quickly enough, and the spins are briefed and the academics are discussed before the first flight in the airplane. I've never been in a spin in a Texan that didn't come out exactly when it was told to. As far as the subject goes, the discussion within the community pops up from time to time and it just wanders. I can't recall a single Texan I've flown in the past that didn't have the same placard save for maybe one experimental Texan from some time ago.
SiriusXM Aviation is a long time Flight Chops supporter.
- Check the recent Instagram reel(s) related to the GiveAway for your chance to win a GDL-52;
And if you miss that, there's a GDL-52 rebate running through Dec 31, which is a great opportunity to get started with onboard weather data!
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I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.
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