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Old 22nd September 2003 | 04:13
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Hi,

About a year ago I made an almost identical post to your's. I couldn't get to grips with landing a cub (90hp flapless version). Lots of people posted helpful answers.

Here's the original thread.

Anyway, I had a lot of trouble with the cub last September, and stopped flying it for a long time. I did a couple of flights earlier in the summer, and then again today which was Cub Solo day!

As a complete beginner to Cub landings, but having managed a handful of decent ones on my own this morning, here are my tips:
  • Make sure you're trimmed properly on the approach.
  • The stick needs to be all the way back - and as the elevators are quite heavy, this needs more of a pull than other types.
  • Fly with an instructor who doesn't keep asking you to lean over so he can read the ASI !

I can assure you that it's very satisfying when you get it right. Have fun!
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