r/nextfuckinglevel • u/-rbbt • 26d ago

Engine fails during student pilot’s flight

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u/intrigue_investor 26d ago

At the risk of undermining his efforts

I would say 80% of the population with 0 flying experience could land a light aircraft in the worst case scenario

The margin for error offered is significant

And yes I say that as a licence holder

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u/dwntwn_dine_ent_dist 26d ago

I think the majority of inexperienced people would not recognize the importance of airspeed, and would stall while managing other factors.

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u/abirizky 26d ago

Out of curiosity how do you think that would go? I have no flying experience but I do know how airplanes work in general. I'm just trying to understand why you think that really