>Graham,
>
>Maybe a little off topic but, what would be the procedure for a no flap
>landing and still be able to see the runway? ............side
>slip?.............too
>much speed floats you a long time!
>Mike Duane A207
Certainly does, especially in a Long EZ! Many years ago I used to fly a
Super Cub, towing gliders. To get in short over the hedge, without snagging
the ropa, we approached high and slow, let it fall out of our hands over
the hedge, then used the regained energy to round out and dump the flaps to
prevent any bounce. I would not recommend that with a Europa, it's not as
forgiving as the Cub was. I'm not as sharp as I was either !:-(
I never needed to do a no flap landing in the Europa. I would suggest the
most sensible method would be to approach with flaps, flare, then dump the
flaps to prevent any roll or bounce. (Unless you are flying a Mono!)
Incidentally, I don't see a need for electric flaps, there is virtually no
lever load at any flap position. Even in a mono wheel, it is possible to
set the flap deflection anywhere between up and down and let go. There was
enough friction to hold the position.
Graham
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