Originally posted by akpilot
I've got onto this thread a bit late, but I wanted to add my two cents worth here . . .
I've been teaching ground schools (from private through commercial) for quite a few years now. Knowledge is power, but if I could sum it up I would teach two principle above all else.
The first would be center of gravity, center of pressure.
Second, would be the characteristics surrounding stalls and spins.
There you have it . . .
What in the world is a fighter pilot going to do with CG and CP??
Not trying to be cute but I just can't imagine what in the world I would do with either one even if I had a PhD in aero.