On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:17:18 -0000, Dan G wrote:


However I still have a question: do you dive and then return to normal
approach speed before rounding out, or round out at the much faster
speed? If the latter, does not the extra float in ground effect negate
the losses from extra drag in the dive, especially with a slippery
glass ship versus a draggy wood and fabric glider (such as one a pilot
might train in)?

You found the problem!
The key is to be back at normal approach speed while still outside the
ground effect.
This means you need to decide about using this maneuvre while still
fairly high.

Bye
Andreas