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Post by jesse on Apr 8, 2009 7:41:28 GMT -5
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Apr 10, 2009 14:47:20 GMT -5
Did you notice the landing technique? Almost at stall on the flare (quite nose up) and raised the flaps immediately so they could start braking NOW. However, 2500 ft shouldn't be a big problem for an empty DC-3 without much fuel in it (luckily!). Thanks,
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Post by capflyer on Apr 10, 2009 22:52:39 GMT -5
Standard procedure on all of the DC-3's I've been around has been flaps up on landing. My understanding is that it has more to do with the fact that in the standard landing configuration the plane still is producing sufficient lift to fly if the tail is lowered so pulling the flaps ensures that doesn't happen and allows the tail to be lowered somewhat earlier which makes the aircraft more stable and controllable during the rollout.
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