G3-8 MA FM 1204 - R06
4
Normal Procedures
Normal Procedures 4 - 21
soft field landing
1. full flaps airspeed
V
FE
= 78 kIAS = 90 mph IAS
2. approach airspeed
V
APP
= 60 kIAS = 69 mph IAS
3. flaps
DOWN
4. target airspeed
AS RECOMMENDED
5. landing light
RECOMMENDED
6. engine power
AS REQUIRED
7. elevator trim
AS REQUIRED
8. electric fuel pump
ON
9. carburetor heat
RECOMMENDED
10. oil cooler flap
AS REQUIRED
11. CHT
max. 275°F = 135°C
with SB-011 applied
max. 248°F = 120°C
12. oil temperature
342È488̇H"?"72È352̇E
13. touch down on main wheels first with very little flare
14. brakes
CAREFULLY
The target airspeed (airspeed on short final, app. 50ft above threshold)
differs with actual aircraft weight. Please refer to the following table to select
the correct approach airspeed.
aircraft weight
recommended approach speed
1,000 lb
44 kIAS = 51 mph IAS
1,100 lb
46 kIAS = 53 mph IAS
1,200 lb
48 kIAS = 55 mph IAS
1,320 lb
50 kIAS = 58 mph IAS
NOTE
Landing distances given in chapter 5 have not been
determined with this procedure, but with the procedure
for standard landing. Landing distance with the soft field
technique varies significantly with precise handling and
condition of the runway.
NOTE
Take care not to overload the landing gear during this
maneuver. Take care not to stall the aircraft on final
approach.
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