S2D
MEMBER
Montana
Since we face this each year, maybe we should post something of this sort each year.
It's easy to say Just don't do that, or I'll never do that, but each year we get a few airplanes on their back because of wheel Landing in snow that didn't turn out right.
It isn't just a newby problem either. plenty of old pros have found themselves in the same situation.
So maybe we could start a list of do's and don'ts.
1. Just don't land in the snow on wheels. (this is easy to say, but realistically it isn't going to happen unless you are in an area that gets deep snow early and it stays deep and you put your skis on and keep them on all winter.)
2. Know your airplane. (is it tail heavy or nose heavy)
3. Put plenty of air in your tires. Those soft squishy things are worthless in snow and help contribute to a wreck
4. Never land in the snow at idle power. (power is your friend)
5. Know your snow. (was it warm or real cold when it snowed.)
I'm sure there are many more the pros can contribute.
It's easy to say Just don't do that, or I'll never do that, but each year we get a few airplanes on their back because of wheel Landing in snow that didn't turn out right.
It isn't just a newby problem either. plenty of old pros have found themselves in the same situation.
So maybe we could start a list of do's and don'ts.
1. Just don't land in the snow on wheels. (this is easy to say, but realistically it isn't going to happen unless you are in an area that gets deep snow early and it stays deep and you put your skis on and keep them on all winter.)
2. Know your airplane. (is it tail heavy or nose heavy)
3. Put plenty of air in your tires. Those soft squishy things are worthless in snow and help contribute to a wreck
4. Never land in the snow at idle power. (power is your friend)
5. Know your snow. (was it warm or real cold when it snowed.)
I'm sure there are many more the pros can contribute.