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Old 22nd Nov 2016, 16:30
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Thanks Chris. I had not seen that video, and IMHO, considering the risk of PIO close to the ground, the guy did a very fine job. It seemed the downwind wheel might have touched first, but it was soon under control. The flare was just right and there was no rock & roll.
I've not flown these side-stick thingies, and I wonder if my ham-fisted agricultural technique would be suited. Give me 3000psi direct to the panels any day.
B757/767 I used to enjoy de-crab at 200' and slip it in onto one side in a straight line. It was so much easier than stirring the pudding and peddling all at the same time in the last 30'. The advantage of long legs; the beast not mine.
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