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Old 1st October 2003 | 22:50
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RichyRich
 
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From: Hants
Mark139: the wing-down style will keep the centre of the plane lined up with the centre of the runway. A crab needs a kick to align the plane just before the main wheels touch down.

Therein lies my problem. I seem to mistime the 'kick' - too early, trying to get it 'out of the way', get the thing lined up and continue floating: off to the left. Interesting that 'most others' drift off to the left too: I thought it was just me Perhaps something to do with torque...

Aerobatic Flyer: I think you're right about the wide runways and getting away with murder. Another of my problems. One day I'll try taildraggers, but first the aim is to finish getting my licence. Originally planned for before the end of summer: I seem to have missed that goal, so now 'Before the winter really sets in'...
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