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Old 04-30-2014, 12:37 AM
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This is all good info for me. My transition training was 3-pointers only in an RV-7. Led to much frustration and many RV cha-grins when I got home and badly botched 3-pointers in my 8.

One of the flying clubs at my home field just got an Xtreme Decathlon and I've booked some dual in that to work on wheel landings, crosswind landings, etc. Can't wait and I'm glad to hear that it will probably transfer nicely to my 8.
Joe, that decathlon xtreme is the one I was renting to brush up for first flight. Love that plane. The -8 is far better tho.. :-)
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Old 04-30-2014, 01:23 AM
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Thanks for the offer Ryan, but I've made arrangements to have it home by then.
And thanks to everyone else for their great advice.
I will work on wheel landings too. Being forewarned is sure to help.

John
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Old 04-30-2014, 07:53 AM
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The reason wheel landings are more natural in the RV8, at least in mine, is because it is not ln a stalled atitude when in a three point stance. I like to land tail low and rock forward after touchdown to dump lift and keep it firmly planted.
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