TxAgfisher
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East Texas
Several of you have followed along/ridiculed me as I begin to figure out the Cub world...
It’s finally back together - 31’s, gap seals, Steve’s brakes etc. and still looking for a prop. I got about an hour and a half in it this morning and I’m starting to figure it out. I had doubts the ASI was accurate but after a check today it passes. I guess the high DA is to blame for my discrepancies.
I got probably a dozen landings in, maybe more at a gravel strip about 20 miles from home. Heel brakes aren’t too bad - before, when they were really weak it was a challenge. Now, they are adequate but don’t see what the big deal is about putting it on its nose unless I really lock my knees out.
I’m a long way off from winning any STOL comps but that brings a question.... how in the heck do you see where you are touching down at those super high AOA’s? At about 40 mph it’s manageable but slower than that I can’t see crap. Still have some work to do on hitting my mark and what the sight picture is, but overall a productive day learning and transitioning from my 180.
It’s finally back together - 31’s, gap seals, Steve’s brakes etc. and still looking for a prop. I got about an hour and a half in it this morning and I’m starting to figure it out. I had doubts the ASI was accurate but after a check today it passes. I guess the high DA is to blame for my discrepancies.
I got probably a dozen landings in, maybe more at a gravel strip about 20 miles from home. Heel brakes aren’t too bad - before, when they were really weak it was a challenge. Now, they are adequate but don’t see what the big deal is about putting it on its nose unless I really lock my knees out.
I’m a long way off from winning any STOL comps but that brings a question.... how in the heck do you see where you are touching down at those super high AOA’s? At about 40 mph it’s manageable but slower than that I can’t see crap. Still have some work to do on hitting my mark and what the sight picture is, but overall a productive day learning and transitioning from my 180.