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I have a GP Tracer 40, 46fx, 11X4 prop. Can anyone suggest a way to slow it down or do I have to program in airbrakes?
Engine trouble aside, I have had to deadstick land it several times now. After a long approch the plane still balloons up or climbs when I go to flare it. I really don't want to try a steep aoa until I get more accustom to the plane and fix a nasty left wing tip stall problem.
Next I'll be getting a 60 size pattern plane and would rather destroy a cheap 40 size learning the basics. Oh, as to my flying experience been doing it since 1988
When you come in on approach, bring your nose up, reduce throttle. Advance throttle to keep the nose up. but not to gain altitiude. practice flying slow like this 2 mistakes high. When you get used to it, you should be able to put it where you want it. You want to fly it above a stall, and use the throttle to control decent. Other than that, since it is an arf, you may be able to add flapperons easily.
Good luck