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Forum: Private Flying

7th Sep 2015, 18:08

Replies: 103

Cross wind landings

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Posted By FleetFlyer

Maybe the difference in approach stems from my...

Maybe the difference in approach stems from my background in gliding and microlighting where for different reasons I was always taught that power was a privilege rather than a right.

I also have...

Forum: Private Flying

7th Sep 2015, 17:18

Replies: 103

Cross wind landings

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Posted By FleetFlyer

Hear hear. There's no reason for the risk...

Hear hear.

There's no reason for the risk exposure. To put it another way: Once my engine is shown to be as reliable as gravity, I'll start flying three degree approaches for no special reason...

Forum: Private Flying

7th Sep 2015, 10:35

Replies: 103

Cross wind landings

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Posted By FleetFlyer

Gertrude, you're not alone. I do just that when...

Gertrude, you're not alone. I do just that when trying to achieve a short roll out or when practicing for spot landing comps.

In my opinion there is nothing wrong with doing it if you know why you...

Forum: Private Flying

4th Sep 2015, 14:42

Replies: 103

Cross wind landings

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Posted By FleetFlyer

Actually, I'm pretty certain the test pilots do...

Actually, I'm pretty certain the test pilots do use techniques to compensate for the crosswind when getting the 'max demonstrated' crosswind figure. There's little point in demonstrating the maximum...

Forum: Private Flying

4th Sep 2015, 10:49

Replies: 103

Cross wind landings

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Posted By FleetFlyer

And another thing -if you find the crosswind to...

And another thing -if you find the crosswind to be outside the capability of the rudder to hold the aeroplane straight whilst you're holding the nosewheel off, then put the nosewheel on the ground....

Forum: Private Flying

4th Sep 2015, 10:18

Replies: 103

Cross wind landings

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Posted By FleetFlyer

Having spent many a happy hour in a Jabiru, I can...

Having spent many a happy hour in a Jabiru, I can confirm that it can be a little challenging in crosswinds. The reason for this is that it has too little rudder area, though this was addressed on...

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