[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Well, I agree with everyone - be safe, know what you are capable of and what > YOUR coupe is capcble of.. > > The "setting of the brakes" which is not locking up th brakes, but - on > Goodyears or the earlier expansion barkes will hardly lock up anyway, - has to > do with landing at a high speed. The brake drag assures the nose comes down > quickly, putting the coupe "tail high" - dumping lift from a negative angle of > attack. This of course helps prevent multipal landings when one is too fast. > The book suggests it is safe to land the coup at curising speed - maintaining > full control due to "dumping lift". > > Rigging the coupe so the tail sits high, like Fred designed, is really > important for safe ground handling after landing roll - especially in gusty > cross winds. > > Fly Safe - Have Fun > > Harry I have a problem getting my Coupe to land slow. I had a new airspeed indicator installed, but I still need to carry about 75mph (power off) to have any elevator when I flair. I fly a 47 415CD with rudder pedals. And yes, there is very little braking action with the Goodyear brakes. I routinely pull the brakes on before landing to bleed speed as quickly as possibe.
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