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Old 10th Sep 2012, 11:49
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aerobat77
 
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Don't be afraid to bring some extra back pressure and be mindful of the props occasionally wanting to go to ground pit early. I've done at least 2000 landings (if not more) in the 1900 and after the first hundred or so you'll be able to grease it on and get it stopped within 1500 ft at MLW (if you're not afraid of REF-10 you can do it in 1000).
try to be with a turboprop over the fence with vref-10 , trim it back all the time and don,t be afraid to bring extra back pressure when closing power for the flare?

you will be able to stop inside 1000ft, but will for sure need a crane to remove the aircraft from the runway !

@b19 : sure you go purely Vref ? normally , when rwy lenght is not critical most aim for blue line on a turboprop and fly it into the runway . close power close above the ground and do not try to float her excessivly an inch over the tarmac to aim for the perfect touchdown since a TP will brake dramatically with the levers closed and you will fall out the sky . in every case discuss it with the PIC and NEVER try some smart internet hints since some of them will end in a rush input of the scared captain to prevent a crash landing and a big shout on you after touchdown !

turboprops are different from pistons on landing, experience will come ! good luck !
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