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How about the HP-18 (rather than KA-6CR)?



 
 
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Old September 28th 06, 04:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Jack[_4_]
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Default How about the HP-18 (rather than KA-6CR)?

I fly a PIK-20B. It has flaps and no spoilers like the '18. I also have
time in a Schweizer 1-35, again, flaps and no spoilers. I prefer that
configuration to a spoiler ship. You must get used to the landings, but
it's a quick transition. Take a high tow and keep the airspeed at 60
several times while moving the flaps fully down. This will give you the
attitude picture for final. At touchdown, remove all positive flap and
go to full negative. That will keep your aileron effectiveness through
the landing roll. By the way, the flare is accomplished by easing off
the forward pressure rather than actually pulling the stick back...
depending on how much flap is cranked in. Just my opinion, but an '18
isn't really a low time pilot's ship. If you had time in a 1-35 or a
PIK, I'd say go for it if it's built well. I was looking for a good one
when I found my PIK.

Jack Womack

 




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