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Old 24th Mar 2008, 16:06
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gyrotyro
 
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Twin Com landings

The Twin Com is easy to land, just remember the basics are the same as a single.

You probably arrived too fast as most new to the type do. Read the manual and fly the "V" numbers.

The safety speeds were increased some time ago after some single engine spin incidents at low level in the USA but the a/c was originally approved at lower "V" speeds.

Anyway if you approach at the recommended speed and flare correctly you should not float. Use the trim on finals.

I operate a PA30B out of 800 mts of grass strip and regularly fly in and out of a 600 mts grass strip.

PM me if you would like to talk it through.

Enjoy.. they are a great machine, 50 LPH@ 160 kts. Hard to beat. Even the DA42 can't fly that fast and costs 3 times as much.
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