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Old 02-10-2012 | 06:39 PM
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The Bluehead
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Default RE: How to slow down plane while landing?

I fly a Funtana 90 off a 200 foot/65m strip and have lots of runway to spare. I do have flaperons available, but only use them occasionally. I only have about 10 degrees mixed in though. I limited them to keep the tip stall at bay, and have a bit of drag/lift avail for landing. It flies very well on the approach, flying it right down to the deck with just a hint of flare.

I agree with the above posts about the possibility of a fwd CG, and cannot express more the importance of setting up the approach on the downwind leg and flying a STABLE approach to the ground. It wouldn't be too much fun if airliners didn't do this every time they landed.

I don''t do 3D stuff, but think the airplane flies and looks great. I do basic acro, and to me touch and go practice is something everybody needs. Just go out and dedicate a few batteries doing this. Doing this will make you better. Landing is the hardest thing to do. Practice makes perfect.

Will