How slow can you go?
Slow flight is one of the most important skills for pilots to master, yet the way we practice devolves into a head-down, instrument-scanning chore. So here’s a game to make it dynamic, challenging, and relevant—and it’s called Hover Like a Hawk. To play, all you need is an airplane, a GPS, and preferably a windy day.
Dave Hirschman
AOPA Pilot Editor at Large
AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Dave Hirschman joined AOPA in 2008. He has an airline transport pilot certificate and instrument and multiengine flight instructor certificates. Dave flies vintage, historical, and Experimental airplanes and specializes in tailwheel and aerobatic instruction.
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