"80 mph in the pattern, 70 mph on final, 60 mph at flair" Seems reasonable to me. We have to repeat this is only true with a correct indicating airspeed meter system.
I quickly checked my speed on touchdown yesterday and read 56 MPH on a no wind day. I am flying a split elevator that allows for flaring at all speeds though. Hartmut ----- Original Message ----- From: Kevin Lee To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 3:34 AM Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re pattern and landing speed(s) Just agreeing with Glenn on this subject, guys n gals During my transision from 6 years of flying a (high wing) Challenger II "Clipped" Clip Wing and feet work'n the rudders, to the low wing Ercoupe no rudder petals, oh what differance a day makes! Though I did many hours training and my S.P. Ck ride in a coupe with peddles. Here's my 2 pennys As Glen mentioned, and as I was taught, 80 mph in the pattern, 70 mph on final, 60 mph at flair, this has worked well for me in my coupe. Knowing also I can adjust my speed(s) as I feel conditions warrant, for Xwinds, ect. . An open mind should be open to learning, I live, fly, and also joined the coupe groups with an open mind. *Not as many hours in a coupe as most, but more than a few. Keep the Blue Side Up :-) Kevin Lee N2583H
