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Subject: Flaps and Misc.
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Date: Tue, 19-Feb-85 14:16:49 EST
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Posted: Tue Feb 19 14:16:49 1985
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The comment by Doug P. on the problems of trying to "gracefully" land
some low wing aircraft (Mooney and Comanche) is appropriate. They are
difficult to keep off the nose wheel in the flare. This is most noticable
with a forward CG (only two persons aboard). Use of the electric trim
during the flare makes it a lot easier but can induce even more serious
problems if a go-around has to be executed.

I don't like the other alternative of NOT using flaps in either of these two
planes. They eat up a lot of runway. I will put the Seneca and Lance in the
same class - hard to land with a forward CG.

Doug, what high wing airplanes CAN NOT open their doors with full flaps!

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Before anyone buys something from Sporty's they should shop around. Although
Sporty has just about everything, they do charge the top retail price. You
might call the manufacturer and get a few distributors. AT&T is still a very
economical method with which to shop.

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How cheap are the rates at Wally Olson's?