Lancair ES-P, Pilot Operating Handbook

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KIAS. Be prepared to counteract the ballooning tendency that occurs
when full flaps are applied. On final approach, maintain airspeed of 80
to 85 KIAS depending on crosswind condition and/or landing weight.
Reduce the indicated airspeed to 80 knots as the touchdown point is
approached. Landing with a small amount of power may produce a
smoother touchdown.
APPROACH WITH GLIDESLOPE AND AUTOPILOT
Approach the glideslope intercept point (usually the OM) with the flaps
set to the takeoff position at 100 to 115 KIAS (recommended approach
speed in turbulence is 110 KIAS or greater) and with the aircraft
stabilized in altitude hold mode. At the glideslope intercept, adjust
power for the desired airspeed. For best tracking results make power
adjustment in small, smooth increments to maintain desired airspeed.
At 200 feet AGL disconnect the autopilot and continue to manually fly
the aircraft to the missed approach point or the decision height. If a
missed approach is required, the autopilot may be re-engaged after the
aircraft has been reconfigured for and established in a stabilized climb
above 400 feet AGL.
When making ILS approaches the pilot should plan to intercept the
approach between 100 to 115 KIAS. Once established and the
glideslope intercept is achieved, the flaps should be placed in the T.O.