Sun Sep 19, 2021 10:09 pm
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Paul_Sengupta wrote:You may be approaching too fast, and thus are trimmed for a faster speed. Some instructors like to get students to come in faster to give a bigger margin over the stall, but it doesn't help with the flare. What aeroplane are you flying and what speed are you trimmed for on final?
Sounds about right Paul, having done about 10 more circuits since then I most likely was coming in too fast. I'm on a 152, we're gliding in at 65kts. Having the right profile and well trimmed with good time makes it a lot easier to get a good roundout. As I've learned, it's all about the prep!
Paul_Sengupta wrote:Maybe get the instructor to teach you the wing down method of crosswind landings. This way you're aligned with the runway and deliberately land on one wheel first, but it should at least be landing in the direction the tyre wants to go!
We haven't had as much crosswind as that one time, but I've done a few ok crosswind landings since then. I suspect the biggest issue was just nerves and lack of practice. Was never fully set up to let it fly down on its own so was probably over-controlling it.
I am curious about the wing down method though! I've read about it, and it sounds interesting.
Paul_Sengupta wrote:I sense hope rather than expectation!
Haha, hope's the main lift coefficient isn't it?
T6Harvard wrote:Yes, crack on with Air Law! Sorry, I've forgotten, have you got your medical?
I have got my medical yes! So satisfying to have that official piece of paper.. One of the three I will always carry with me when flying as a pilot . (See! I have been studying my Air Law )
T6Harvard wrote:Our school is short of instructors now and my new one told me he is temporary due to pending house move. While I was waiting another new student was signing up and they had no availability until November!
Ouch, that sounds tough... I expect this to be the case in lots of flight schools all over the country this autumn/winter. As happy as I am commercial flying is kicking up again it did spoil us with some excellent spare pilots for the schools!
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