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Soft field landings - low wing vs high wing aircraft



 
 
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Old May 22nd 07, 04:40 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Orval Fairbairn
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Default Soft field landings - low wing vs high wing aircraft

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Newps wrote:

Then you're flying too fast. I put 1000 hours on a 182 and now with the
Bonanza I fly it basically the same. 70 MPH short final slowing to
about 65 over the edge of the runway. Just fly it right into the
ground. This is assuming a non paved but not a really soft field.




Paul kgyy wrote:

Ground effect can also lengthen the flair process, not a good thing
with most unimproved strips.


No -- his flare exhibits insufficient flair!
 




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