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Short Field Approach....

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David-aviator

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...do it with a good headwind. :)

Went flying yesterday with 16G21 almost right down the runway...did best landing ever, tail very low, squeaked on mains, tail down and nearly stopped with no brakes before half way through runway landing markings.

It was fun!

Flying the 8 is a totally good experience.
 
David-aviator said:
...do it with a good headwind. :)

Went flying yesterday with 16G21 almost right down the runway...did best landing ever, tail very low, squeaked on mains, tail down and nearly stopped with no brakes before half way through runway landing markings.

It was fun!

Flying the 8 is a totally good experience.
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Ground speed at touch down like 25.
 
I love it when the wind is blowing straight down the pipe. And when its 10+, it's a great feeling hitting the numbers and landing soft and short.
 
Yeah, true enough on the slow touchdowns feeling good but sometimes I'm a little conscious of the commuter jet pilot drumming his fingers in the cockpit waiting and watching for the feather-like approach to end. :)
 
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