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Old 10-11-2014, 02:45 PM
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One thing that is recommended with all new planes is to check the stall with some altitude. Slowly reduce throttle to idle, and add up elevator until you reach the stall. This will tell show you how slow you can get the aircraft for your landings. It will also tell you which wing will drop, or if it will just fall forward. This important step, is overlooked by most.
The key to good landings is getting the wing stalled at the right time. Most pilots, at least at my field land way to fast. This generally results in ripped out retracts.