RE: Isolated but learning slowly
Randy41...
As you know, the LT-40's flat bottomed airfoil causes some lift with a slight increase of power. So after I set the landing speed, before turning onto final, I feed in a tad of "down" elevator. This way I can "hold the nose" where I want it with a slight "back pressure" on the stick while letting it settle on in. If I have to add a few RPMs to stretch the approach this lets me control the "balloon and climb effect," which otherwise usually results in having to quickly add more power for a go-round. I can hold it off and fly it slowly on down the runway almost like in Ground Effect, then come off the power and flair out for a gentle touchdown. My LT-40 is set up as a tail dragger, and it looks just great when it slowly rotates into a three pointer! It is one fun airplane, and a good trainer.