dacronwall
Well Known Member
I was thinking I might wanna go out and shake out the cobwebs and do some emergency procedures....Been a while I guess.
I figure I should do some simulated engine out landings....settle in at an un-towered strip early one morning and fly a few (at idle) to a full stop from 1500' over mid field....did lots of those in the Citabria when I was doing my SEL.
So, I am pretty confident in the -3, but I can't say I have ever really figured out what best glide is (I know its not great, but probably better than the Pitts). I know every plane is different, but just wondering what you all use for best glide speed. Just wanna make the practice meaningful, and continue to build skills and confidence in my little rocket.
Cheers all
Dave
I figure I should do some simulated engine out landings....settle in at an un-towered strip early one morning and fly a few (at idle) to a full stop from 1500' over mid field....did lots of those in the Citabria when I was doing my SEL.
So, I am pretty confident in the -3, but I can't say I have ever really figured out what best glide is (I know its not great, but probably better than the Pitts). I know every plane is different, but just wondering what you all use for best glide speed. Just wanna make the practice meaningful, and continue to build skills and confidence in my little rocket.
Cheers all
Dave