PFL-Field Choice
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: UK
I think going into a field is a different mind set to landing on a set runway.
1 Landing to the right or left of the field centre line is OK if no obstructions
go corner to corner if more space needed.
2 A curved approach I believe is better, as the RAF teach, gives more options for height ajustment and error correction see 1.
3 Only apply flap and slow down when you know you can make it
or lower it when crossing the hedge, it can strech the glide that 100 feet of distance,that can make the differnce and gives a shorter slower landing run
4 Keep the speed up in the turns, don't spin or stall it in on approach.
5 Remember 180 turns burns 500 feet.
6 Learn how to sideslip even if its the only time you need it.
7 try to pick a field that is green or brown/green, watch out for the old medieval wavey topped field systems.
8 If you miss seeing any cables till to late, then plan to go under them, don't stall it in going over, just remember the tail sticks up.
I have force landed from 750 ft took 60 seconds and 1.5 miles, had to pull a 100 degree left turn, hopped it over the far hedge from the chosen field, rolled 165 yard but walked away.
A late friend had an engine failure on climb out at 300 feet tried a 180 and stalled it in from 50 feet, at the end of the turn. See 5.
Hope the all ideas have helped
1 Landing to the right or left of the field centre line is OK if no obstructions
go corner to corner if more space needed.
2 A curved approach I believe is better, as the RAF teach, gives more options for height ajustment and error correction see 1.
3 Only apply flap and slow down when you know you can make it
or lower it when crossing the hedge, it can strech the glide that 100 feet of distance,that can make the differnce and gives a shorter slower landing run
4 Keep the speed up in the turns, don't spin or stall it in on approach.
5 Remember 180 turns burns 500 feet.
6 Learn how to sideslip even if its the only time you need it.
7 try to pick a field that is green or brown/green, watch out for the old medieval wavey topped field systems.
8 If you miss seeing any cables till to late, then plan to go under them, don't stall it in going over, just remember the tail sticks up.
I have force landed from 750 ft took 60 seconds and 1.5 miles, had to pull a 100 degree left turn, hopped it over the far hedge from the chosen field, rolled 165 yard but walked away.
A late friend had an engine failure on climb out at 300 feet tried a 180 and stalled it in from 50 feet, at the end of the turn. See 5.
Hope the all ideas have helped
