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Old 26th Jul 2003, 06:30
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Hank195
 
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The visibility on final is not really as bad as it looks, much better than the average biplane, using the flaps helps by keeping the nose lower (they don't seem do much else other than add a bit of drag). The old timer that checked me out said "on short final, if you can see some of the runway - thats good, if you can see the whole runway or no runway - thats bad and you might want to rethink the landing attempt." Once on the ground you do have to throw in a few s turns and pay more attention, a passenger in the right can be a big help to see that side.

I like QDMQDMQDM's choice in the above post (N190EC) but to look it’s best a 195 should have a spinner and wheel pants (spats?). For a real head turner, with a paint scheme that is a bit over the top for my tastes,
http://www.barronaviation.com/n9854a(195).htm
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