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Forum: Private Flying
4th Apr 2020, 19:02
Replies: 70
Views: 12,932
Posted By RatherBeFlying

You may be surprised by how short a landing can...

You may be surprised by how short a landing can be without damage. I once landed a glider on a sandy loam fallow field and was astonished by the sudden stop. Over some two fuselage lengths the gear...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Apr 2020, 16:36
Replies: 70
Views: 12,932
Posted By RatherBeFlying

Impact Angle

Horizontal velocity allows friction with the ground to dissipate kinetic energy at a gentler rate than happens with a completely vertical impact. Much depends on ground, vegetation and obstacle...
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