Matt Whiting wrote:

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1. The tires spin up more slowling since they can slide along the grass
as they touch down. You don't see the puff of smoke as often is the
case on pavement.

2. Likewise, the reduced friction also allows the tires to sideslip a
little more. So, if you touchdown with less than perfect alignment, you
won't have the sudden veering that will happen on pavement. However,
this is absolutely not an excuse to be sloppy and have less than perfect
longitudinal alignment at touchdown.

Others here might hold a different view on this.


Undoubtedly! :-)


Matt

I really hate to admit this to the group, but I actually departed a dew
covered grass strip with the parking brake on. I have a 180 hp C-172
with C/S prop. I didn't even notice it until I landed at my destination
and tires started squeeling. Boy, did I slap that parking break off in a
hurry. changed tires at annual.