This thread is a drift from the video of cross controlled approach that is being viewed by many.
I practiced a few forward slips the other day at about 80mph indicated. The RV does not really show much of an appreciable sink rate increase... when I have the rudder to the floor. If I let the airspeed decay (as tested with Ed Wischmeyer the other day) the sink rate can get away from you.
I used to love slipping the Luscombe, which had no flaps.
The RV shudders quite a bit... but does not give me much sink in a slip.
Am I missing a technique I should try? All comments welcome.
I practiced a few forward slips the other day at about 80mph indicated. The RV does not really show much of an appreciable sink rate increase... when I have the rudder to the floor. If I let the airspeed decay (as tested with Ed Wischmeyer the other day) the sink rate can get away from you.
I used to love slipping the Luscombe, which had no flaps.
The RV shudders quite a bit... but does not give me much sink in a slip.
Am I missing a technique I should try? All comments welcome.