outlawal2 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 So I was practicing landing in the Sabre last night.. Take off from one airport, fly to the other, land and return to the first one... The approach was looking good, lined her up, reduced speed, brakes on, flaps down, descent nice and gradual... Excellent! Best approach I have ever made.. Pull back on the stick and beautiful flare.. (Pretty pleased with myself right about then) Gently set her down on the pavement with a grin on my face... And all kinds of screeching and sparks and grating noises ensue..:cry: DAMMITT:mad: I forgot to put the landing gear down... Hosed the best approach I have ever performed... <sigh> I will say though that it was smooth enough that there was little to no damage to the plane once it came to rest... I guess I can take some solace in that... :doh::doh: "Pride is a poor substitute for intelligence." RAMBO
Gladio Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 It happen ^_^ Didn't you hear a weird whistle while on idle ?
outlawal2 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 It happen ^_^ Didn't you hear a weird whistle while on idle ? Please elaborate... (Yes I heard a weird whistle but I have no idea what the Heck it was..) ??? "Pride is a poor substitute for intelligence." RAMBO
TurboHog Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 It means throttle is (almost) idle while the landing gear is up. 'Frett'
ED Team NineLine Posted July 30, 2014 ED Team Posted July 30, 2014 It means throttle is (almost) idle while the landing gear is up. Yes, P-51D does this as well doesnt it? Forum Rules • My YouTube • My Discord - NineLine#0440• **How to Report a Bug**
Gladio Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 No gear down and throttle on idle may result in landing such as your. The plane is just trying to say something like "hey buddy, you're on idle but your main gear is not down ... are you trying to land or what ?" 1
outlawal2 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 It means throttle is (almost) idle while the landing gear is up. Well THAT would have been awesome information to have last night... (That is what happens when you don't read the manual and just jump right in...) We will file that one away for further reference.. Thank you for the clarification.. :thumbup: "Pride is a poor substitute for intelligence." RAMBO
bigcountry Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Is there a TS that f 86 pilots are on. Very eager to do some formation flying Thanks Communication is Key
joey45 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 I only have ever done a wheels up landing once... best approach I ever done.... I even recorded it... The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45
Gate-5 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Got shot by AAA and couldnt lower the main gear so I had to land with nose wheel down but unlocked. Not the best situation but somehow worked out :thumbup:. The manual for the F-86E states one should pull the "landing gear emergency release handle".... does anyone know where this thing hides? :huh:. It is also described here -> Utility hydraulic system (which is obviously for the F-86F).
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