skywagon8a said:When landing on pavement make sure that the main wheels are pointed in the same direction as they are tracking. Do not touch down in a crab.
steve said:skywagon8a said:When landing on pavement make sure that the main wheels are pointed in the same direction as they are tracking. Do not touch down in a crab.
That should be true of ANY airplane (that does not have crosswind gear).
I had some pretty knarly gusty x-winds in the 180 yesterday, and I don't have my chops up quite where I would like them since I just got the plane back after a two year hiatus. I "got it done" but it could have been a lot prettier. I do need to go out and practice.
Once you get the hang of the 180 it is an easy airplane to fly in any conditions in my opinion.
sj
pzinck said:I agree totally that in flight training is by far the best training. I also think that reading and being aware of beforehand is a great practice.
Steve J said:Any" pernters" on flying a 180 on 2870's ???
Steve J
Start out with full stall landings, and master them before you start wheel landings.QUOTE]
I disagree, I think the 180/185 is too blind in a three point attitude for someone who doesn't have any time in one. It's a simple plane to wheel land between 55 and 65 mph (depending on weight, and assuming a fairly long runway), just hold it off, don't rush it, slowly come back on the power, and dance on the pedals.
mmmm the Cessna diamond tattoo,,,popular in some circles!!During your preflight and while loading, remember the trailing edges of the flaps HURT real bad when you plant your forehead into them. Don't ask!