Comments on: SECRETS TO PERFECT LANDINGS – The correct approach speed is key! https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/ RC Airplane News | Radio Control Plane & Helicopter News, Tech Tips, Reviews Mon, 08 May 2023 20:57:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: William Polits https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241505 Mon, 08 May 2023 20:57:28 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241505 Practicing precision aerobatics will make it easier to get a handle on landings. Learn to slip the aircraft!

]]> By: Mark Cate https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241483 Fri, 05 May 2023 16:34:10 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241483 Excellent article and the too high downwind leg is all too common for many of us. I’m one who falls under the “keep it fast so it won’t stall” camp, burned into my brain many years ago. The key is to practice the approach at a safe altitude and know how your model flies at slow speed.

]]> By: Ron Dulinsky https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241471 Thu, 04 May 2023 22:43:57 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241471 In reply to Leo Anctil.

Close, but not exact of course. For one thing, bounces are much less extreme on the simulator, and it seems all planes fly more steady than in real life. However, the simulator lets you learn how to control the transmitter for the action you want. It lets you get comfortable with reversing the aileron controls when it comes back toward you, for instance. If you can fly and land with the simulator, chances are your first flight with an actual RC plane will most likely let you end up with a plane you can fly again, without any repairs!

]]> By: Leo Anctil https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241470 Thu, 04 May 2023 22:11:14 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241470 I haven’t flown anything but u control as a young teenager. Grunt labor jobs, 4 children and no money for most of my adult life. Now 75 and retired, I bought a real flight simulator and try to fly like your lessons in the magazine. If flying on the simulator is even CLOSE to the real thing THANKS!

]]> By: ROBERT GREGG https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241468 Thu, 04 May 2023 21:43:47 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241468 Terrific advice if you fly from a field that allows a long approach . My field has high trees all around and doesn’t allow a long approach , any thoughts ?

]]> By: ADRIAN HAYWARD https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241464 Thu, 04 May 2023 16:55:43 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241464 I find trimming the model for the correct attitude for landing is key. As per full size the correct attitude is trimmed to hold the desired approach speed. If trimmed correctly reducing power will steepen the descent angle, and adding power lessens the descent rate. I look for a cloud or feature on the horizon and keep the aircraft in front of it. This will result in the aircraft passing at eye level, so at the later stages of the approach power is reduced to let the aircraft descend towards the runway threshold. From there just flare with a little elevator and the aircraft should settle on its main wheels just in front of you. from there practice is the route to perfect landings

]]> By: Frank H. James https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241462 Thu, 04 May 2023 15:42:01 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241462 Enjoyed the article and advice, that most of us can use………thanks Frank

]]> By: Todd Breda https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241453 Tue, 02 May 2023 22:09:37 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241453 Really, really sound advice. Excellent article for the beginner, novice, intermediate and even advanced pilot. I’ve been flying for close to 30 years and I am never too old to brush up on quality knowledge/wisdom.

]]> By: Steve Noffsinger https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241450 Tue, 02 May 2023 17:59:53 +0000 https://www.modelairplanenews.com/secrets-to-perfect-landings-the-correct-approach-speed-is-key/#comment-241450 Great advice on landing.
Thank you very much.
Greatly appreciated!
Steve

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