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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 5:34 am    Post subject: > Re: Landing a loaded RV-4 Reply with quote

I have landed our first RV-4 with a 240 pound pass. and had to use FORWARD pressure on the stick on short final to keep the tail up  !! I haven't done THT again but the RV-4 has a lot of control authority.
You are talking mostly about flying techniques. The trim should be used to set your airspeed for the pattern when you are downwind and slowed to the proper speed ( I like 60 MPH) then I like to carry about 1000 RPM to control descent rate ( More if needed).
If you don't slow down to a full stall landing , you will bounce and go flying some more. Wheel landings are for those who can't fly a proper approach and can result in a broken prop ,or worse, if you get ham-handed.

Bob Olds
700 hrs in our first RV-4 and 63 in the second ( From our 1100 foot grass strip ).

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