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Old 30th Oct 2018, 12:30
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pmthe2nd
 
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Landing a DR400 issues

I am having difficulty in successfully keeping a Robin DR400 rolling straight down the runway after landing. The traditional method I was taught, is to flare and land on the main wheels and then let the nosewheel come down and then roll down the runway slowing down naturally before applying brake. This is fine, but once the nosewheel is down, the aircraft is unsteerable and I have had a few hairy moments where the aircraft has rolled to the right and virtually left the runway.
I am not sure if this is a mechanical issue or if this is a technique issue, I'd like to get it sorted as I am running out of underpants

Any Advice would be greatly appreciated
Paul M
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