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Old 20th Mar 2010, 03:02
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mad_jock
 
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The two grass fields I have done the most flying into.

And yes I would, Donnoch I have taught students grass field there in 0 wind , gusty conditions and 20-30 knts of breeze. To be honest it's usually where I take them for want of something better to do for the hour with the instructor. And the approach speed is the same every time.

Cracking video's although I would say the first one you were spot on with your speed and the knockbain one you were a bit fast. Personally with the tommys if they hadn't got it on the deck before the first whit marker I maded them go around. Downhill wet/damp grass no thanks. The tommys used to stop just on the top of the hill when done properly the Jodel I thought has much better STOL performance. Although I ain't tail wheel so there might be some other factor I might not know about.

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