Yanno, speed is a relative thing. If Chuck was in a J-3 Cub he'd be saying unable because 70kts would be too fast! ::loony::
Another good one guys! |:)\
RC
Is that IAS or ground speed? I am sure a Cub could do 70, down wind...in a hurricane, I would not want to land a cub in those conditions though...
Title: Re: Reduce Speed
Post by: Mike on July 06, 2010, 03:56:07 PM
Yeah, they have those Cubs with Tundra tires up here in AK. They look like they're hovering almost...... But it's amazing to watch those guys land at places where a helicopter pilot even has to think twice before landing..... ;)
Title: Re: Reduce Speed
Post by: Ragwing on July 07, 2010, 04:13:44 AM
There is a trick to landing on the river.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o3RK-RpJmY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o3RK-RpJmY) Keep your brakes on and tires locked UNTIL you hit the rocks (That surely cannot be a beach).
Then if you do not let the brakes off soon enough, you are going to plant your prop.
Title: Re: Reduce Speed
Post by: Rooster Cruiser on July 07, 2010, 04:15:19 AM
It's probably a sand bar (I have not yet reviewed the video).
