Short Field Landings
I am now the proud owner of a Piper Cherokee 6-300, which is a great aeroplane.
The manual lists the various techniques for "normal" takeoff, short field takeoff, soft strip takeoff, and standard landing techiques, but there is no mention of short field landing.
I am currently using full flap (so long as the wind isn't gusting) and an approach speed of 90 MPH, with 80 MPH over the hedge. This doesn't vary unless I need to go flapless.
Anyone know of a better technique for this type of short field landing? I have heard rumours of a so-called "helicopter" landing with a high nose attitude and more power leading me to think that this means operating on the back of the drag curve.