Jerry, You are right about landing as slow as possible..... I try to land short and slow, and to never use the Goodyear brakes. I find the Goodyears just fine, if you plan ahead and don't have to really clamp down..... just trained that way, I guess.
Of course one should always land the coupe - or any other airplane with the nose wheel still in the air - landing on the mains, etc....on in a three point position in a tail dragger. Be careful in using the term "three point", as it can mean on all three ---tricycle landing gear to some people, instead of as in a Cub. I made this mistake with a young instructor, and after demonstrating several landings to him, I let him land the coupe. I reminded him to land in a three point position as we came down final. Just as we were about to touch down, he pushed the wheel forward, to land in the three point position ( on all three ) ! I caught the airplane quickly, we hit pretty hard, but did no damage. I blame myself for using termonology that was confusing to this young Instructor pilot....... Really never occured to me he would think otherwise than landing on the mains, etc....So, be fore-warned when letting other pilots fly the Coupe. Fly Safe - Have Fun Regards, Harry Francis N93530 Blacksburg, Va.
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