Re: Tom Knauff's newsletter

At 14:13 30 June 2008, Chris Reed wrote:
>One of the problems with multiple choice is that it can't capture the 
>subtleties of the subject being examined, or at least that it requires 
>very careful question design.
>
>Two of the three questions posted by Tom Knauff do not, in my view have 
>clearly right answers:
>
>> During a steep, continuous left hand turn, how are the controls held?
>> 
>> A.	Left Aileron, right rudder, back stick
>> B.	Left aileron, left rudder, back stick
>> C.	Right aileron, right rudder, back stick
>> D.	Right aileron, left rudder, back stick

My answer to this one is:  Whatever it takes to keep the
turn smooth, continuous, and coordinated.  After a while,
it shouldn't take any conscious thought - you just do what
needs to be done (Powdermilk Biscuits for breakfast
makes it possible, even for shy persons).

Jim Beckman