Nice job Todd. I like the technique you were taught for doing the short fields and it totally makes since. I was taught to start with the flaps down but obviously you will get to speed quicker with them up and then put them in when you rotate.
@cholubaz Thanks Chris. According the POH, this method shortens takeoff distance by 20%. Obviously it would only work with manual flaps, but I like the technique.
@davecat1458 Thanks - yes, I practiced these landings with my CFI a few days prior as well. Shooting for a touchdown spot further down the runway (vs the end of the runway) feels a little safer too.
Nice job Todd. I like the technique you were taught for doing the short fields and it totally makes since. I was taught to start with the flaps down but obviously you will get to speed quicker with them up and then put them in when you rotate.
cholubaz 1 month ago
@cholubaz Thanks Chris. According the POH, this method shortens takeoff distance by 20%. Obviously it would only work with manual flaps, but I like the technique.
PilotToddVideo 1 month ago
Nice...just wondering if you practiced first at altitude?
davecat1458 1 month ago
@davecat1458 Thanks - yes, I practiced these landings with my CFI a few days prior as well. Shooting for a touchdown spot further down the runway (vs the end of the runway) feels a little safer too.
PilotToddVideo 1 month ago
Nice video Todd,what aircraft is it btw?
Physicspilot 1 month ago
@Physicspilot Thanks! It's a 1960 Piper Tri-Pacer PA-22 150
PilotToddVideo 1 month ago