At 10:16 AM 1/29/2014, you wrote: >I used to own an Ercoupe, it is a GREAT airplane. // I did an >extensive flight test with one >in the mid 80s and was never able to fully stall of spin the plane. >Wayne +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
That was by design. If control inputs were limited, by design, you had no need for independent yaw and roll controls and they were able to eliminate the rudder peddles. It made flying a bit simpler, intending to bring more people into aviation and intended to improve the safety of flying. Unfortunately, they were underpowered and people started flying them heavy, off short grass strips, in hot weather, and started hanging them on fence post. You can't always control stupid. :-) Larry Flesner
