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Originally Posted by David-aviator
Hang in there Charlie. At 30 hours I was still getting a surprise on every landing, by 50 things began to settle down and by 100 you will declare victory!
I am using 60-65 KIAS and have no issues with runway used for landing. 1000' feet is routine with a little effort like light braking before the tail flies on, it can be less.
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Thanks for the encouragement David. I monitored this thread and sincerely appreciate you sharing your honest experiences and more importantly your progression/improvement. Gives a guy hope.
As I turn from base to final I'm shooting for 80 KIAS. Just over the runway I'm 70+ KIAS full flaps. As soon as the wheels are down, I raise the flaps. I used to hold the tail up with excessive forward stick but now let it come down. I don't usually use the brakes hard but rather let it rollout settling for the second turnout.
I will slow my short final down (60-65 KIAS) and check the results.
I would love to master 3 pts in this thing like Mike Seagar taught me in the RV-7. I would like to fly with him again. My first biannual is due in June. Maybe then.
How she's made:
IO-360 Titan
Battery on firewall (bought it that way)
Hartzell CS Prop (Slows down fast)
25 LBS. Kitty Litter in rear baggage compartment (Ballast)
35-40 LBS of bottled water in a back pack strapped in back seat (Ballast)
Shout out to all you Veterans. Thank you for your service.