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Forum: Private Flying

4th Feb 2014, 15:32

Replies: 278

Wing down during final approach.

Views: 33,700

Posted By phiggsbroadband

Isn't it funny, all the theory of NACA Airfoil...

Isn't it funny, all the theory of NACA Airfoil sections, a nice curve to the top of the wing, and a flat bottom section... When the thing works perfectly well upside down!

As for.. 'if he...

Forum: Private Flying

3rd Feb 2014, 15:23

Replies: 278

Wing down during final approach.

Views: 33,700

Posted By phiggsbroadband

Nice video but did you notice that it was dead...

Nice video but did you notice that it was dead calm? The only time the grass moved was when the plane's wing wake caused it (at time 30 sec.)

I suspect he taxies out of the hanger like that...

Forum: Private Flying

1st Feb 2014, 10:10

Replies: 278

Wing down during final approach.

Views: 33,700

Posted By phiggsbroadband

Hi Tecman... you quote.. 'with the x/w at...

Hi Tecman... you quote..
'with the x/w at maximum demonstrated or beyond, a crabbed approach works best. The crab angle is essentially instantly adjustable'

Whilst you probably do this...

Forum: Private Flying

31st Jan 2014, 10:44

Replies: 278

Wing down during final approach.

Views: 33,700

Posted By phiggsbroadband

There is a third method that no-one has mentioned...

There is a third method that no-one has mentioned yet, and that is the slight application of rudder on final, reducing the crab by about a half, then a full push on that pedal when landing.

As I...

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