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Old January 11th 05, 09:09 PM
Dudley Henriques
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"T o d d P a t t i s t" wrote in message
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"Dudley Henriques" wrote:

Just play the approach and the airspeed accordingly, configuring the
airplane the way you want it as you turn base and onto final.
Just make sure, and this is especially important in tailwheels, that
you
are configured correctly for airspeed, altitude, and attitude, as you
cross the threshold prior to flare transitioning.


I would add that for tailwheels, it's particularly important
to have it well set in your mind, at least by final, whether
you are making a 3-pt or a wheel landing, Getting caught
halfway between the two will guarantee rabbit hopping down
the runway.

Selecting between the two types of landings is a decision
that is not made when landing a tricycle gear. Stick motion
during flare, aircraft attitude, the visual picture, etc.
are all subtly different between the two types of landings.
You're really building two different skill sets and you want
to be firmly in one or the other.


I would agree with this.
DH