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Old 01-05-2004 | 05:49 AM
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Default How to Cool Down Hot Approaches

I have a WM Zen 50 and although I have been very happy with the kit, it approaches super hot. Of course, I am mostly to blame, putting in a .61 in when a .46 is recommended. I thought the extra power would be welcomed and the CG is only slightly forward (less than 1"). What can I do to slow it down? I thought about 2 things.

1. Use the flaperons... but since the ailerons are toward the outside of the wing, I heard it is not advisable
2. Put the CG where the factory suggested. The battery is already behind the CG. I will have to add around 2 ounces to the tail. But will the right CG affect the approach speed?

I wear down wheels like there is no tomorrow whenever I land trying to stop it. Yesterday I rammed the muffler into a concrete slab and cracked the engine mount...

Plus everytime I come in for a landing, I swear I will have a heart attack.

My other planes

WM Piper Cub .26 w/O.S. FA30
WM Ramber 30 w/ Y.S. FZ63
WM Zen 50 w/ T.S. .61
CMP(KMP) Cessna Skylane w/ASP(Magnum) 4S .61