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Old 27th Feb 2011, 12:23
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Both aircraft fall back into level flight easily at the correct speed settings.

The 152 is a pussy cat and very forgiving. Just lift the wing and have a good look out before going into the turn.

The PA28 is also a pussy cat but you need to obey a few more rules. Always peg the speed correctly for the weight condition and wind condition of the day.
On a hot day 1 up with 75kts over the hedge, they will glide forever. Saw one in the dyke at the end of 09L Nottingham once for this reason. Lower the speed when pulling of the flaps to avoid the nose up pitch. Keep the nose up in the flare to protect the nose wheel and propeller (propeller sits very low to the ground) Pretty well always use 2 stages of flap taking off from grass strips.
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