Stall strips do have one advantage - a physical warning through the stick is
far more effective and reliable at getting the pilot's attention than either
a horn or a light - which is why all large commercial and military aircraft
are fitted with a stick shaker.
M
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> >Does anyone that is flying have any views regarding the fitment of stall
> strips. We were initially advised that these were a bad idea and that an
> electric stall warner was a better option. From what I remember, stall
> strips are supposed to have an adverse effect on the landing
characteristics
> of the aircraft.<
>
> Whilst stall strips improve warning of an impending stall, if fitted in a
> position where they do that job, they can also raise the stall speed (by
> 5kts in some cases) which
> rather negates the benefit. Stall warners do not degrade the aerodynamics
> and can easily be set to give a warning at any desired speed/AOA.
>
> Nigel Charles
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