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Old 17th September 1999 | 05:02
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MEL
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Lots of advice so far - I add some from a commercial perspective - BN2s in PNG.
Firstly some ground rules - The information in the flight Manual calls for a 50' threshold crossing height, which if continuing on a 3 degree glidesploe will result in a touchdown about 954' in from the end - good if you've got it lets take a daily example of mine:
FANE 08 33 00S 147 05 00E, Elev 4300' Length 451 m Slope 12% Grass.

Firstly the uphill slope catchs many first timers out - they land jump on the brakes then realise that full power is required to "taxi" to the top.
The technique I've found that is safest is to fly the normal 3 degree path with the speed nailed on 55 kias full flap and power as req. until crossing about 10' high 20' in from the end of the strip and cutting the power andflaring at same. The amount of flare is critical as the BN can be prone to a heavy thump resulting in a rippled wing. Feet away from the brake then a burst of power to roll to the end.
This technique other than the burst of power, I use quite successfully into all strips where a go-round is not an option, or the strip is specifically short.
Even the PA28 and C172 this technique should work - not sure about the speeds though but always cross check with your Operating Book - the details in section 4 always specify the technique and Vat (Vref).