f14av8r
Well Known Member
Okay, I do realize that I'm opening a bag of worms here but . . .
I just bought and am on my 7th hour of flying my (new to me) RV-4. I love the airplane and my landings so far are passable. Not perfect by any stretch but, considering the fact I've only got 12 hours of tailwheel time total, I'm at least keeping it on centerline and successfully going around when the bounces get too big!
Seriously though, I'd like to hear all you old pro's opinions on wheel vs three point landings. Here are my questions:
What is your norm (wheel / 3 pt) - calm winds, long runway, nice day?
What would be your flap config for various situations?
Short runways?
Soft runways?
Crosswinds?
My central question is when to shoot for a 3 point and when to plan a wheelie.
So far, I've intentionally limited my flying to long, paved runways with minimal winds (early morning). I'm doing 90% wheel landings because I find them more comfortable. So far so good but I'd like to know how all of you deal with the more challenging landing situations in the -4.
I will say the my -4 is MUCH easier to land than that -6 that I did my transition training in!
Appreciate the help!
Randy
I just bought and am on my 7th hour of flying my (new to me) RV-4. I love the airplane and my landings so far are passable. Not perfect by any stretch but, considering the fact I've only got 12 hours of tailwheel time total, I'm at least keeping it on centerline and successfully going around when the bounces get too big!
Seriously though, I'd like to hear all you old pro's opinions on wheel vs three point landings. Here are my questions:
What is your norm (wheel / 3 pt) - calm winds, long runway, nice day?
What would be your flap config for various situations?
Short runways?
Soft runways?
Crosswinds?
My central question is when to shoot for a 3 point and when to plan a wheelie.
So far, I've intentionally limited my flying to long, paved runways with minimal winds (early morning). I'm doing 90% wheel landings because I find them more comfortable. So far so good but I'd like to know how all of you deal with the more challenging landing situations in the -4.
I will say the my -4 is MUCH easier to land than that -6 that I did my transition training in!
Appreciate the help!
Randy