What better way to start off PTT than going back to basics and discussing such a critical item that all pilots should fully understand - angle of attack. Stick around to find out why pilots get confused with it and how it should be interpretted.

Pilots Talk Technique #1 - Angle of Attack

"Airplane owners talk maintenance, pilots talk technique."
Ever heard the phrases "initial power reduction" for a C152, "any traffic in the area, please advise" on CTAF, or "wings level, rudder for centerline on landing" during your flight training in the Ph? I have... and worse.
Welcome to Pilots Talk Technique, where we'll talk about the myriad misconceptions and outright incorrect theory, procedures, and techniques that have made its rounds in the local aviation scene.
We'll discuss why these are wrong, and talk about what is actually correct to ultimately make us better and safer pilots.

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"Airplane owners talk maintenance, pilots talk technique." Ever heard the phrases "initial power reduction" for a C152, "any traffic in the area, please advise" on CTAF, or "wings level, rudder for centerline on landing" during your flight training in the Ph? I have... and worse. Welcome to Pilots Talk Technique, where we'll talk about the myriad misconceptions and outright incorrect theory, procedures, and techniques that have made its rounds in the local aviation scene. We'll discuss why these are wrong, and talk about what is actually correct to ultimately make us better and safer pilots.

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Pilots Talk Technique #1 - Angle of Attack

Pilots Talk Technique #1 - Angle of Attack