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Old 5th Dec 2011, 17:40
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Originally Posted by Katamarino
So you're saying that you're landing with the prop somewhat coarse and the mixture somewhat leaned?
Propeller would be on its fine pitch stop and the mixture should be leaned for taxi anyway (even more than you would have for descent). In case of go-around, you push all three levers forward. Where's the problem?

I have very little experience on DR400, to be honest. I've just said I wouldn't do IMC in a wooden aircraft - it's just a personal decision. The DR400 I flew wasn't equipped with toe brakes, so I made an assumption none are - my mistake. Robin also has problems with aft CG (within limits): if you put the nosewheel on the ground too softly on landing, it won't "lock" and you're unable to steer until you apply the brakes quite heavily, which produces enough weight on the nosewheel and the steering is then enabled.
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