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Old 30th June 2012 | 17:50
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piperboy84
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From: Glens o' Angus by way of LA
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In a taildragger, I'd also in those sort of conditions seriously consider flying a wheeler landing rather than a 3-pointer as well.
I know I may get crucified for saying this but when I flew with Ray Maule during the purchase checkride for my Maule Mx7-180a he very strongly advised against "wheeler" landings in this plane regardless of what the conditions were.

Another point, is is it possible that the 40 and 48 degree setting afford very little lift and extremely high drag so even if I only have 24 deg (take off setting) deployed on landing I should expect VS0 performance speeds even with the final 2 notches of 40 + 48 flaps not being deployed
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