DD_Fenrir Posted December 21, 2016 Posted December 21, 2016 Also bear in mind that we have weapons, likely some ammo and some rather heavy valve (tube) equipped radios that the modern restorations don't necessarily bother with; that extra weight will surely bring your stall speed up a few mph....
Davee Posted December 21, 2016 Author Posted December 21, 2016 Also bear in mind that we have weapons, likely some ammo and some rather heavy valve (tube) equipped radios that the modern restorations don't necessarily bother with; that extra weight will surely bring your stall speed up a few mph.... Interesting point. Also, back in the day, sawdust filled sausages might have kept the pilot's weight down regardless of the Ale. :)
Zunzun Posted December 21, 2016 Posted December 21, 2016 What works for me is coordinating rudder and aileron; When the plane started turning, for instance, to left, I applied right rudder (with brake) but also stick to left to lift the right wing. That way I can keep it straight all the time. Do not know is that is very orthodox but works for me with the Spit.
Hub Posted December 21, 2016 Posted December 21, 2016 Made two landings and still struggling . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Bullitthead Posted December 21, 2016 Posted December 21, 2016 I made probably close to 50 landings before I finally got the hang of it. What helped me was using a standard traffic pattern landing instead of a long straight in approach. It helped me get centered on the runway as I could see the runway easier during turn in to the short final approach. Secondly I found that pulling the stick back fully shortly after touchdown seems to help the plane track straighter down the runway during roll out. Not sure why it helps, more downforce on the tail wheel maybe? Good luck and keep up the practice, it's much easier and actually FUN once ya figure it out! Here is a short video of a couple of my first successful landings recorded in VR. The resolution is stretched which is actually good in this instance because you can see the rudder pedals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2-snBo2sjY&list=PLBj4x7gLy4z6kds2WVn7TCy4OBzmCoUGj&index=2
Hub Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 I think I am sitting on 3-60 for perfect landings. No matter how slow I come in the right wing pulls to the ground... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
No.401_Wolverine Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) If anyone is unsure about the dancing on the pedals thing, I made a video with the pedals in view of one of my landings to show what is meant. The degree of dance can vary I suppose based on your curves. I'm using 30 on the curves of all controls with a deadzone of 3. Once I start to lose rudder authority, I start adding brake, which you can see in the vid. Wish my take-off had been better. I accidentally had my stick pulled back slightly, so I lifted off too early before I got the tail up (and that's AFTER two notches nose down which I add at the beginning of the video - this Spitfire wants to be in the air no matter what). Check out Chief Instructor's essays on all of that. They're superb! Edited December 22, 2016 by No.401_Wolverine
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