The reason for the nose down attitude is because of the airfoil section and the aircrafts configuration. Most turbo-props land this way, and believe me he's not too high nor too fast... this plane is capable of much steeper approaches and can decelerate so fast it's amazing !
@raphy1123 Most turbo props do not land this way--very few aircraft do. This is a very unique effect of the high lift generation of the wings and the flaps on the twin otter. Because the otter is a bush plane, its made for extremely short takeoff rolls--hence the high lift generation.
@naval8viator It is true that most turbo props aren't capable of performing so steep approaches nevertheless turbo props commonly land with a nose down attitude. Just like most props do actually.
@raphy1123 Many turbos approach with a slight nose down attitude of -2 to -3 degrees, but even Cessna 182's have been known to approach at 0 to +1. It should be noted that obviously, with very few exceptions, most planes don't actually land nose down, they flare prior to touchdown. Approach attitude is dictated by speed and flap settings--some pilots try to avoid nose-down so that a loss of lift just prior to touchdown won't result in a busted nose wheel or prop-strike.
@naval8viator you're absolutely right, we generally avoid prop striking our single engines, but prop striking our multi-engines is a whole lot harder :D In normal conditions you wouldn't loose lift prior to touchdown as ground effect keeps you flying until you bleed your speed off. I'm not type rated DHC-6, but I flew the multi engine piston Islander and 5 different types of single engine piston aircraft and have some flight time in helicopters.
@TheGentleman4u actually not true. If you knew the regs on runway use youd know the sequential white arrows are pointing to the threshold and mark off an area. You may takeoff from, or taxi through this area, but you must not land in this area. It may not be stressed to take the impact of a normal landing. Therefore, he landed just fine.
@RedDevilSquadron You are right about the markings, I agree, but my point is about the approach itself, at that speed, he would not be able to clear 50 ft obstacle, and touch down at the rwy threshold. Yes, he landed just fine.
@TheGentleman4u not really at 0:25 you can see the end mark of the runway. Everything he floated before that was just the extension... marked by white arrows instead of centerline.
Are we down yet?
elyasf 1 month ago
The reason for the nose down attitude is because of the airfoil section and the aircrafts configuration. Most turbo-props land this way, and believe me he's not too high nor too fast... this plane is capable of much steeper approaches and can decelerate so fast it's amazing !
raphy1123 2 months ago 3
@raphy1123 Most turbo props do not land this way--very few aircraft do. This is a very unique effect of the high lift generation of the wings and the flaps on the twin otter. Because the otter is a bush plane, its made for extremely short takeoff rolls--hence the high lift generation.
naval8viator 1 month ago
@naval8viator It is true that most turbo props aren't capable of performing so steep approaches nevertheless turbo props commonly land with a nose down attitude. Just like most props do actually.
raphy1123 1 month ago
@raphy1123 Many turbos approach with a slight nose down attitude of -2 to -3 degrees, but even Cessna 182's have been known to approach at 0 to +1. It should be noted that obviously, with very few exceptions, most planes don't actually land nose down, they flare prior to touchdown. Approach attitude is dictated by speed and flap settings--some pilots try to avoid nose-down so that a loss of lift just prior to touchdown won't result in a busted nose wheel or prop-strike.
naval8viator 1 month ago
@naval8viator you're absolutely right, we generally avoid prop striking our single engines, but prop striking our multi-engines is a whole lot harder :D In normal conditions you wouldn't loose lift prior to touchdown as ground effect keeps you flying until you bleed your speed off. I'm not type rated DHC-6, but I flew the multi engine piston Islander and 5 different types of single engine piston aircraft and have some flight time in helicopters.
raphy1123 1 month ago
@raphy1123 As demonstrated in one of my other clips. Do a search on "Twin Otter landing attitude" to see it.
FlexyDemon 1 month ago
@FlexyDemon ;-)
raphy1123 1 week ago
nose down no help put the plane down. needs some full rudder-aileronc rossed controls /crabbing
thisissostupid2009 3 months ago
not unique, full flap landing, he was too high
rumpastumpa 3 months ago
...way too fast, floated most of the runway
TheGentleman4u 3 months ago
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RedDevilSquadron 3 months ago
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@TheGentleman4u actually not true. If you knew the regs on runway use youd know the sequential white arrows are pointing to the threshold and mark off an area. You may takeoff from, or taxi through this area, but you must not land in this area. It may not be stressed to take the impact of a normal landing. Therefore, he landed just fine.
RedDevilSquadron 3 months ago
@RedDevilSquadron You are right about the markings, I agree, but my point is about the approach itself, at that speed, he would not be able to clear 50 ft obstacle, and touch down at the rwy threshold. Yes, he landed just fine.
TheGentleman4u 3 months ago
@TheGentleman4u not really at 0:25 you can see the end mark of the runway. Everything he floated before that was just the extension... marked by white arrows instead of centerline.
Mainland444 1 month ago
@TheGentleman4u You aren't permitted to land on the runway extension, he landed just after crossing the threshold.
naval8viator 1 month ago
Sarajevo approach.
Dhari1 5 months ago
That's true
FlexyDemon 5 months ago
Il-76 lands in a similar fashion.
EarthsBiggestBender 5 months ago
37.5 degrees of flaperons!!!!!
chair5432 9 months ago
you know it is a successful plane when the pilot has to force it to land
slednecks17 11 months ago 21
Awesome!
youtrein 1 year ago