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Old June 16th 05, 04:20 PM
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George Patterson wrote:
If you want to get closer to a true stall at landing, you'd
probably want to come in about a foot or two higher and
really get the nose up before touching the tail. Of course
your Maule probably wouldn't be so happy with that technique


Maules are not happy with that technique. When a Maule is in three-point
attitude, it is not stalled. Power-off stall in no-wind conditions
occurs when the mains are about 6" higher than the tailwheel.


Agreed.

The condition that people *call* a full stall landing can be achieved in
the Maule by doing this, "...make a minimum speed approach, flare at the
right moment, and touch the ground just as the wheel is pulled all the
way back. Not a good way to grease it on but it is wonderful thing when
it happens". The key being 'minimum speed approach' in a power-off
condition.

I don't think it's stalled in that configuration because if I add just a
little power, I can continue to bring the nose up and float, and even
touch down tail first. But if you leave the power off, the nose will
not come up any further and begin to fall. Just no more elevator authority.