Re: 3 Point Attitude...
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:25 pm
mike.smith wrote:So during landings I'm shooting for that sweet spot between 55 and 45. Honestly I don't know the exact numbers because by that time I've got all my attention outside.
They say that a good pilot won't know his exact landing speed because he's always looking outside. 8~) At least I do in my tail dragger.
My previous VW powered nose roller version was extremely easy to land and most likely the easiest airplane I've ever landed.
As for landing speed ... here's is an old video from when I was doing the initial flight testing. Landed three point and when the the wheels chirped I was indicating 36 mph (31 knots):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjA7JDJVKeQ
I do wish they were all that smooth. As far as the flaps ... I nearly always use full (30º) flaps for landing. Sometimes I come in too fast and too shallow and I'll get a bounce. Like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MePCcM-pVHA
But then there are days when you just have to work it a bit:
https://youtu.be/0afcagd70UE?t=593
I'm still a newbie tail wheel kinda guy ...
Dale Williams
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