Another key feature missing¹ on Ercoupes that is generally found on almost all other GA types is flaps. The correct use of flaps on landing and go-arounds, etc. and that critical turn onto finals with flaps down and slow flight is something that I think all pilots need to know.
I think this is a greater difference than 2 versus 3 controls. Mike On 27/1/09 16:42, "Jerry Eichenberger" <[email protected]> wrote: > Bart - > > I'm not a pilot examiner, although I've been a CFI for 43 years. > > The point in demonstrating slips is to show that you know how to set up for a > x-wind landing, as well as generally know how the 3 controls work. > > The major differences between flying a Coupe and a 3 control airplane > obviously relate to the techniques involved in x-wind takeoffs and landings. > > I would assume any examiner, if he/she does the job right, would require a > demonstration of proper x-wind takeoffs and landings. > > Jerry E. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]on >> Behalf Of bbartsey >> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 11:35 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Restriction on Private Pilots Certificate >> >> >> >> >> Seems like demonstrating a slip would take what, 5 seconds? Or do they >> make you enter a high final approach then slip it down to a succesful >> landing? >> Bart >> > ________________ Alon A2 A-188 G-HARY www.ercoupe.co.uk
