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Pilot DAR
31st Oct 2015, 01:51
https://www.facebook.com/facebook/videos/10153231379
Lotsa brakes, and the pilot got it stopped quick, but not as intended. Once the plane slows a bit, the brakes and tires might grab even better. But as you slow, the elevator becomes less effective. I think the pilot was trying too hard - and had a audience to fly for...
megan
31st Oct 2015, 02:31
Won't let us in DAR.
Pilot DAR
31st Oct 2015, 12:43
Yes, I see that, let me work on it this evening....
Pilot DAR
1st Nov 2015, 01:47
Apologies for the non functional link. I found the video elsewhere, so I hope this works for everyone:
LiveLeak.com - Almost Perfect Landing
Tarq57
1st Nov 2015, 07:45
Oh. Bugga!
As we dinosaurs who learned on tail-wheel aircraft often say...
"Hold the stick right back as you touch on all 3 wheels, and keep it there."
Mind you, over-enthusiastic braking can always overcome that, especially when you've touched down as hot as that one.
Pilot DAR
1st Nov 2015, 21:33
over-enthusiastic braking can always overcome that
A key element here is that as the plane slows on the ground, the elevator becomes less and less effective in opposing the pitching affect of the heavy braking. As you slow, you may not be able to apply as much braking.
wanabee777
2nd Nov 2015, 00:37
It'll buff out.
bingofuel
2nd Nov 2015, 06:30
Looks like it was some sort of spot /short landing competition judging by the cones and people there.
Maoraigh1
2nd Nov 2015, 06:36
Was it a spot landing competition? The cones and observers at the runway edge make me wonder if the final cone had some significance.
c100driver
11th Nov 2015, 00:08
Yes it was a landing competition.
The aircraft was repaired and flying again shortly after that incident.
Fuel high up in wing tanks also play a role in nose overs like this.
9 lives
11th Nov 2015, 03:13
The aircraft was repaired and flying again shortly after that incident.
Oooo, I hope that the "shortly" included a replacement fin, fuselage repair, probably some wing repair, an engine and prop inspection. That's quite a lot of work!
Fuel high up in wing tanks also play a role in nose overs like this.
But could it be used as an excuse for the nose over during a landing competition? Or, was the pilot just working the plane too hard?
India Four Two
13th Nov 2015, 09:20
What struck me about the video, apart from the abrupt stop, was that the speed seemed excessively high for someone trying for a short landing.