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Old 09-29-2009 | 09:33 PM
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bigbird3
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Default RE: GP GEE BEE

Pencon, I hope that works for you but just in case you don't get the desired results here is what I suggest.
That plane is a wheel lander! If you will practice landing it on the main wheels and then let off of the elevator at just the right time, it will stick to the ground. Have you ever flown a cub? It is much the same. The elevator is practiced timing. Just as it touches down you have to let off of the elevator.
There have been so many postings about this thing bouncing. If you re-flair after each bounce it gets worse and even more violent each time. It is the same with a cub and this is where I learned that when they bounce on landing most of the time, then they need to be wheel landed. Don't set the plane up to float in, this helps it bounce. Also, don't try to three point it until you know it fully.
learn to fly with a couple of clicks of down in level flight. This will make a difference in all of your flying I promise.
This will also help out in landing it. If you are trying to put the plane on the ground, you are working too hard on landings. With the down trim, already in place, the plane will bring itself to the ground ever so gently, then all you have to do is hold it from touching down until you are ready and then just let off of the elevator! It really is that simple. Even I can do it!
The other key is to touch down close to the end of the runway. Set your idle low enough to give the needed braking for a slower landing, this will cut down the excitement and the roll out won't be so close to the other end of the runway.
Don't take any other plane to the field when you fly the Gee Bee. I will take you longer to learn the Gee Bee because you have to change with each plane. This is a no brainer. Any new plane is gonna be different from those you are accustom to. They all fly different! I guarantee you that unless there is a built in design flaw, it shouldn't take more than ten flights to nail that little pig down. Also, burn a whole tank of fuel on a regular basis practicing landings, touch and go, touch and go, touch and go, touch and go! Get the idea? This will help you to know your plane in all flying attitudes. I have been flying for 44 years and I still will burn a full tank doing touch and go's. Short field landings too are critical. It will make a difference in landing in tall grass and risking tearing your landing gear off and other damage or being able to 'stick it' in. Some times you can't do anything but level the wings and hope for the best. Then there are the other times.
Hope what I said makes sence. Please try it and let me know what you think. bird.