Find the nearest qualified Super Cub instructor and sign up for some type training. You’ll enjoy it and it’s the safest way to get the numbers you’re looking for.Just curious what airspeeds you all are flying your super cubs on base, long and short final.
I’ve already been up with the instructor, however I feel he had me fly at to high of airspeed, causing plane to float a ways before settling. I’m interested in learning approach speeds that other pilots have found to be comfortable
In that case follow S2D's advise in post #5. Tell your instructor to do the same thing since he/she obviously doesn't know either.I’ve already been up with the instructor, however I feel he had me fly at to high of airspeed, causing plane to float a ways before settling. I’m interested in learning approach speeds that other pilots have found to be comfortable
Just curious, how much power are you using on base, long and short final? Try it with the throttle closed and adjust the pattern size to suit. It is easier to control your speed if you are not depending on power to assist you.Just curious what airspeeds you all are flying your super cubs on base, long and short final.
Not uncommon to see pilots of all sorts, including instructors, flying the aircraft too fast. Continuous flying from long runways contributes to this habit.I’ve already been up with the instructor, however I feel he had me fly at to high of airspeed, causing plane to float a ways before settling. I’m interested in learning approach speeds that other pilots have found to be comfortable
I’ve already been up with the instructor, however I feel he had me fly at to high of airspeed, causing plane to float a ways before settling. I’m interested in learning approach speeds that other pilots have found to be comfortable
Not uncommon to see pilots of all sorts, including instructors, flying the aircraft too fast. Continuous flying from long runways contributes to this habit.
Also.... You should be able to nail your speeds for downwind, base, and final. Think of your downwind as the foundation for your landing. If you don't build on a good foundation, everything falls apart.
.... Aircraft speak to our senses with sounds and smells at low speeds.
If you’ve ever done something stupid at slow speeds I can guarantee your seat cushion smells;-)Smells?
I can identify with your question when I recently started flying a Cub for more than just a joy ride around the patch. I tried 55-60 like I was used to in glider trainers....too fast, lots of float. The Cub I fly has a really nice (helicopter?) ASI that goes down to 20 mph. It stalls around 28-29 mph IAS full flaps and approach power (in my case 1400 rpm) around 1700 lbs and mid CG.Just curious what airspeeds you all are flying your super cubs on base, long and short final.