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Old 02-01-2010 | 12:10 PM
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Default Taildragger Landing Technique

So I was out flying the new 4*40 this weekend and have a question related to a hard landing. It was cold (39) and no wind. Was flying around fine and came in to land. Over the end of the runway and about 5 or 6 feet up cut the throttle to idle it in. It floated a minute and then nose-dived. I was able to bring the nose up so most of the impact was on the mains but also hit the prop.

I'm thinking this was due to either not enough speed or when I cut the throttle to idle I lost airflow from the propwash over the elevator or a combinate of both. The plane is a bit nose-heavy anyway.

Thanks!
John