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At 07:45 AM 1/20/01 -0800, Paul Anton wrote: >I can approximate this in the Coupe by putting the hand out on the wing >root. >However I have mentioned this to others only to be met with looks of horror >and inquiries into my sanity. <G> Jerry Eichenberger taught me 'Ercoupe flaps' on my first hour of check-out in N2906H. After I got her home, I took an AN2 owner (who learned in an Ercoupe in the early 60's) for a sentimental ride, and he right away asked me if I knew about 'Ercoupe flaps.' So I'd say that the technique has practically ended up in the POH by now. Yes, a lot of the uninitiated don't seem to understand it, but remember that MOST private pilots have NEVER flown without doors and windows firmly locked in place. They have no concept of just how much an arm (or an arm with a leather jacket sleeve on it) creates drag when extended. The very idea just makes no sense to them. So when you suggest that they use a body part as air-brakes, they don't quite compute it. When ending up a bit high on final with a 'Coupe initiate, I've occasionally said, 'put your arm out like this' only to be met with a chuckle. I've ended up saying 'I MEAN IT, DO IT!' to get them to give it a shot. And the response, as we start to plummet earthward is 'Wow, that makes a major difference!' Funny, I never have trouble convincing the right-seat pilot to 'okay, pull 'em in!' Is it the rate at which the trees start getting bigger that keeps them alert? Greg __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ____________________________________________________________ T O P I C A -- Learn More. Surf Less. Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Topics You Choose. http://www.topica.com/partner/tag01
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