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Old 4th Dec 2007, 05:33
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Notsonew
 
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When I was young I was not so sure. Now I am old I am not so certain.

Interestingly the POH performance graph suggests 63 kts approach speed after full flap selection and a full stall on touch down. Strikes me that needs the skill level required to achieve a 0 - 0 landing in a helicopter.

A point on the strong advocacy for 'point and power' I would just like to say that a very experienced Instructor, even older than me, argues cogently and convincingly that 'point and power' is not suitable for light pistons. I have never heard his arguments first hand but I can guess some of the points i.e. 55kts and 200 ft up and elevator is faster than power to regain the 63 kts (reduction of induced drag) etc. etc.The Instructor I believe had a RAF background where 'point and power' seems to be the rule so his 'sea change' is all the more surprising.
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