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Old 31st Mar 2008, 15:46
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Sleeve Wing
 
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Just like to add my "well done" to 'India-Mike. "Every one you walk away from"...........

Had EFATO with a Tiger Moth and couldn't get over just how quickly the ground came up in the last 100 feet. Unfortunately I was still turning "to avoid" and get a clear landing run - knocked a wheel off ! Anyway we walked out.

As an instructor, and as a result, the points I would like to make are these.

Concentrate on maintaining your gliding speed, no faster, no slower.
It may actually seem too fast but this allows sufficient airspeed for the flair.The temptation will always be to pull the stick back as the ground comes up ; don't do it too early.

Don't worry about a small float; it enables you to roundout and maybe avoid hitting the near hedge/fence.

The other was a tip from an old mate who is exceptionally well known in the flying world.
His advice was " In the event, always have somewhere to go...........even if you've just passed it !" Oh, and look to BOTH sides !
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