This technique (flying the very last part of the approach on the backside of
the power curve) was also used in Nestor Slepchev`s jaw-dropping
demonstration of his 3/4 scale Storch at Cranfield last weekend. Perhaps one
of the subtleties of the technique is that it also provides more power to
the elevator, enabling the wings to be put into a high angle of attack for a
full-stall flare. Not sure that this would be entirely safe with the
monowheel (no ailerons left). Others can comment.
Duncan McFadyean
-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Krzyzewski <tonyk@kaon.co.nz>
Date: Monday, June 26, 2000 12:46 AM
Subject: lexicography
>
>A couple of people have asked me to comment on the landing technique.. Here
>it is worded better.
>
>We were able to demonstrate that making a steeper approach into the flare
>and then leaving a bit of power on as you land results in a much slower
>speed over the ground. [And greased it every time from then on :-)]
>
>Tony
>
>Still can't get this grin to go away. One of my staff members turned up at
>the airport on Saturday morning and just handed me a pack of photos.
>
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