2 of us have an AX2000, with a 582 engine, flying as sweet as a nut. We have noticed, however, that occasionally landing in still air with the throttle fully back, we are having a somewhat solid landing on all 3 wheels, the stick being back against the stops, but no flare...weights and balance seem to be well inside the envelope...
I suspect that with the low engine revs, (<2000), there may be a prop windmilling/disturbed airflow effect on the elevator. All approaches are generally flown at 55 - 60 mph.
There are times when the aircraft is quite heavy (2 up with as much fuel to the weight/balance limit) and we get a lovely flare - greasers - when there is slight power on for the landing and/or 10 mph of wind.
Has anyone else noticed this?
Any help greatly appreciated.
J
