gblwy
Well Known Member
I didn't know I had bought a glider ;-)
The plane appears to have a very flat approach profile. It's not easy to slow down, or come down. Flaps are not very effective and full sideslip isn't too effective either. In spite of the big rudder it is easily overpowered by flaperon.
I tried flapless landings today and the required approach angle is really flat. Looks like a 1:15 glide angle!
All fantastic until you need to get into a short strip over an obstacle. I'd be interested to hear of other's experiences related to this scenario. An initial approach speed of 1.3 times stall speed seems too high for this plane.
I also tried an engine-off landing from downwind and 2000 feet. At the best glide of 85 kts (which seems too high) the prop windmills. I only got the prop to stop at around 60 kts just prior to the flare, and the plane visibly accelerated.
All a very interesting experience. For me, at least, this plane will take some time before I am comfortable with landing distances.
Cheers...Keith
The plane appears to have a very flat approach profile. It's not easy to slow down, or come down. Flaps are not very effective and full sideslip isn't too effective either. In spite of the big rudder it is easily overpowered by flaperon.
I tried flapless landings today and the required approach angle is really flat. Looks like a 1:15 glide angle!
All fantastic until you need to get into a short strip over an obstacle. I'd be interested to hear of other's experiences related to this scenario. An initial approach speed of 1.3 times stall speed seems too high for this plane.
I also tried an engine-off landing from downwind and 2000 feet. At the best glide of 85 kts (which seems too high) the prop windmills. I only got the prop to stop at around 60 kts just prior to the flare, and the plane visibly accelerated.
All a very interesting experience. For me, at least, this plane will take some time before I am comfortable with landing distances.
Cheers...Keith