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Bob Salvo wrote: The original post referred to gliders that used flaps and divebrakes (spoilers), not gliders that use only flaps for landing. Flap only gliders that use flaps for landing require more accurate speed control during approach/landings. I once saw an HP-10 (no spoilers) float the entire length of the runway and end up in the trees at the far end, just because the very experienced pilot did not pay attention to his approach speed. I heard about another competent airman who flew a Schweizer 1-35 (again no spoilers) for the first time and had trouble putting it down, so he removed the flaps to prevent over running the runway; he landed hard, causing minor damage to the fuselage. OTOH, on a flapped/spoilered ship, I've seen a very experienced pilot mistake the flap control for the spoiler control and end up in a tree just short of the runway. Udo provides some very valuable advice that newcomers to flaps would be wise to heed. This includes taking a high tow on your first flight, practicing with the flaps at altitude, and assuring that the runway is long. This is what I did on my first flight in a flapped (flaps-only) ship. I had only about 25 hours flying anything at the time. I agree with Udo that flaps should not be feared. Of course they must be respected. But dumb/dangerous maneuvers can be done in any glider with or without flaps. Regards, -Doug |
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