AX2000 Landing Flare
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Thanks to everyone who threw in their tuppenceworth!. We tried a variety of configurations on Saturday morning, and have concluded that the ailerons need some droop, although all "arrivals" that day were perfectly normal (10kt wind straight down the r/w, and leaving just a little power on, rather than throttling right back).
Happy flying, chaps!
Happy flying, chaps!
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I have spent the summer flying an AX2000 and it does tend to plant itself in three pointer mode unless firmly flared ( compared to the AX3 which has the closest to autoland in the microlight world !) .
The low pod coaming also seems to create the sensation of a big flare when in fact it is quite modest.
It is only about speed -60mph (or a bit more on a windy day) is good. If you are not getting a good flare fly it a bit faster ( the asi may not be spot on). The extra pace is not a problem as Genghis mentioned - the 2k is so draggy she stops in a few yards after touchdown. A little touch of power in the flare can help too.
Have a look at
YouTube - Microlight Cyclone AX2000 G MZFX
By the way, after 30 very enjoyable hours over the summer I have to report that the AX2000 is a well kept secret - an economical and brilliant fun aircraft - even better than my old Spectrum ! Have fun !
Avidian
The low pod coaming also seems to create the sensation of a big flare when in fact it is quite modest.
It is only about speed -60mph (or a bit more on a windy day) is good. If you are not getting a good flare fly it a bit faster ( the asi may not be spot on). The extra pace is not a problem as Genghis mentioned - the 2k is so draggy she stops in a few yards after touchdown. A little touch of power in the flare can help too.
Have a look at
YouTube - Microlight Cyclone AX2000 G MZFX
By the way, after 30 very enjoyable hours over the summer I have to report that the AX2000 is a well kept secret - an economical and brilliant fun aircraft - even better than my old Spectrum ! Have fun !
Avidian
Ah now I have to disagree with you there Avidian - the Spectrum was a truly wonderful little aeroplane that I'd love to fly again (plus it doesn't have the seat structure bars of the AXs that stick into my shoulder blades).
Nothing against the AX3/2000, but the Spectrum will always be one of my favourites - a real shame so few were built and even less are still flyable.
G
Nothing against the AX3/2000, but the Spectrum will always be one of my favourites - a real shame so few were built and even less are still flyable.
G
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Ghengis - yes maybe you are right, but nostalgia is not what it used to be 
- the accommodation in the Speccie was great - but I did have some tricky hot days (porker in the back, 503 single carb ) when most of the flight was conducted at a height where involuntary collecting of firewood was a distinct possibility. Solo - no problem. I would still have it now if I could have found a hangar wide enough ! Still, I racked up a good 150 hours !
Bose- x : 4000+ hours and still going strong ( mind you, she has consumed a few engines !)
Best regards Avidian
- the accommodation in the Speccie was great - but I did have some tricky hot days (porker in the back, 503 single carb ) when most of the flight was conducted at a height where involuntary collecting of firewood was a distinct possibility. Solo - no problem. I would still have it now if I could have found a hangar wide enough ! Still, I racked up a good 150 hours !Bose- x : 4000+ hours and still going strong ( mind you, she has consumed a few engines !)
Best regards Avidian
