Every landing should be planned like a Short Field Landing. Though I certainly would not advocate maximum breaking once firmly on the ground, a well-planned Short Field Landing touches down at a predetermined point with a precisely planned speed and firms up the landing by unloading the wings onto the main landing gear. Why? The… Continue reading Rust-Shaker: Short Field Landing
Day: May 19, 2020
Rust-Shaker: Soft Field Takeoff
Even if you never want to take off or land at a turf runway in your tricycle gear airplane, the Soft Field Takeoff is a great exercise to refine your technique and re-build confidence. In addition, it is fun! Why? The Soft Field Takeoff involves a balancing act requiring precise inputs in pitch and rudder.… Continue reading Rust-Shaker: Soft Field Takeoff