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Light Sport Aircraft
Document No.: S2006FTSUS Revision: -
Date of Issue: 15/01/2006
Page:
94/130
4.15 Landing
4.15.1 Landing in Calm Wind or a Headwind
When landing straightforward from a descent (from a long final without
executing a circle), then slow down below 70 KIAS, 130 km/h, 81 mph in
order to be within the flap extension speed, then set them within the
Landing position 1 (30 degrees) or extend them fully (Landing position 2 –
50 degrees) if a short field landing is necessary. Reduce power with the
throttle lever to a slightly increased idle of approx. 2200-2300 rpm (the
throttle lever should not be locked before landing to be able to quickly add
power in case of emergency). Slow down the airplane to 62 KIAS, 115
km/h, 71 mph and trim the airplane.
Start the roundout at approximately 20-30 ft (7-10 m). Slowly pull the
control stick back in order to bring the airplane from descent to level flight
at approx. 1 ½ ft (0.5 m) above the runway. Height is estimated from the
position of the airplane nose against the horizon and not by looking under
the wing, so some training is necessary. Even a small change of airplane
pitch is clearly recognizable against the horizon.
After you descend to the height of 1 ½ ft (0.5 m) above ground, turn the
throttle lever knob fully anticlockwise to reduce power down to idle. By
reducing power the airplane slows down and continuation of the back
pressure on the control stick is required to hold the height of 1 ½ ft (0.5 m)
above ground. The airplane will gradually loose airspeed until the main
wheels touchdown on the runway. If you do this well, then the wheels will
touch down on the ground when the airplane looses lift. Touchdown speed
lies within 38 KIAS, 60-70 km/h, 37-43 mph depending on the airplane
weight (the touchdown speed will be at a higher speed at a higher weight)
and wing flap setting ( lower speed with the flaps extended ). Keep in mind
to not use the brakes during touchdown (do not apply pressure to the toe-
brakes during touchdown).
After the touchdown, continue to hold the back pressure on the control stick
to keep the nose wheel above the ground (this way you can preserve the
nose wheel). Use the rudder control to maintain direction of the landing roll.
As the airplane slows down, the nose wheel naturally touches down. After
that move the control stick back to the neutral position or slightly forward to
load the nose wheel thus increasing its efficiency during steering. The
