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Old 09-15-2012, 03:56 AM
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bogbeagle
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Default RE: landing bounce

In my experience, these are the factors that contribute to a "bounce". They may operate individually, or in concert1.

1... too high a touch-down speed, coupled with too high a descent rate.
2 ... stiff undercarriage
3... undercarriage far forward of CG (on a tail-dragger)
4... geometry such that the 3-point attitude equates to a low A of A.
5 ... high touch-down speed (on a trike)