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kerrjohna(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:33 am Post subject: Float on landing

after a lengthy discussion on the Kitfox list regarding float on landing and doing some testing in my kitfox to determine the efficacy of maintaining 1.3 times stall speed on approach I decided to try the same thing with the RV9.

  

 I climbed to pattern altitude plus 2000 feet and configured for landing: full flaps 1200 rpm. With this setup I practiced a variety of manuevers that might be required in landing while maintaining 65IAS.  The RV9 was perfectly stable in all manuevers and indicated 400-450 rate of decent.

  

 With regained confidence I returned to the pattern a proceded to make a couple of landings.  Again holding 65IAS as precisely as possible I had two of the best landings in a long time.  Gone was the hunting for the ground while excess speed bled off.  

  

 Flying can really be a Zen experience.

  

 John Kerr

 Logan UT

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n85ae

Joined: 14 Mar 2007
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:49 am Post subject: Re: Float on landing

The ironic part is that the speed may have nothing to do with the good

landings. It may be entirely because you were very focused, and trying 

to be precise is what really did it.



Regards,

Jeff

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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:58 am Post subject: Float on landing

I know what you mean, but touch down is taking place at about the same speed, the difference might well be in the time spent at 0+ to 5 feet holding attitude waiting for excess speed to be disapated.

  

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dave

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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Float on landing

John, 



A few suggestions- 

try putting a camcorder in your plane and/or have someone tape you while doing a series of circuits in any  plane. ( so we can  see and learn as well)



Then find a field or  runway ( shorter the better and uncontrolled)

eg 2500 foot runway with trees on both ends. 

Mark the touchdown spot you are aiming for and try to hit it consistantly 4,5 or 10 times in a row. 



try different speeds  eg Kitfox - 50 45 40 or what ever your plane flies at  1.2  stall would be a good place to start. 

try with flaps  the same.

try with power

try deadstick.



Great learning experiences

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