Frans Veldman wrote:
> I was wondering about that: the distance in viewing angle between the
> ASI and runway is very small, and I need +1 for reading the ASI, and
> neutral for seeing the runway. There is hardly any room here for the
> transition area... So, do you move your head when alternating between
> the instruments or runway, or is the transition area indeed very small?
>
> Frans
>
Frans
I wouldn't think you need to look at the instruments during the landing
flare. Only thing that you need to see is the far end of the runway.
Airspeed should have been stabilized way back on the approach, so it
should not change until you start the flare, then its academic. You will
be feeling for the ground with the tail wheel at that point and
concentrating on keeping it straight after that. I find I don't have the
mental capacity to think of much else at this stage of the landing. Are
you tri gear? still to be certain the aft wheels touch first. Ground
effect will cause a trim change nose down.
Graham
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