"john smith" wrote in message
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Another Pitts saying... "The airshow begins when the Pitts flairs to
land."
Approach speed is 90 kts, sink rate without power is high. A 180 degree
constant turn approach provides visibility of the landing area until
touchdown.
Budd Davisson says most landing accidents/incidents are caused by
overcorrecting with the rudder pedals.
This appeared to be exactly what happened - overcorrection to the right,
then the counter correction led directly to the ground loop.
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