phase. 50 knots CAS [ IAS] is recommended as the minimum for a glide
approach at max takeoff weight.
4.11.2 When round out height is reached close the throttle fully and round out.
Perform a brief hold off and land. Brakes can be used to shorten the landing
roll if required. Take care not to brake too sharply on rough or soft surfaces.
4.11.2 Accurate airspeed control is the key to short field performance and pilots new
to the Skyranger must practice until this is achieved to be able to land in the
published distance.
4.12
Soft field landing
4.12.1 Fly the approach as in 4.11.1 above.
4.12.2 Fully hold off and try to touch down gently and as slow as possible. During
the ground roll avoid braking and progressively apply full up elevator to keep
the nose wheel up for as long as possible. Continue to hold up elevator when
the nose wheel is on the ground.
4.13
Cross wind landing
4.13.1 The Skyranger has a maximum demonstrated crosswind component of 15
knots. Cross wind components above 10 knots should not be attempted other
than by experienced pilots fully familiar with the type.
4.13.2 Either O (CR) or first stage (TO) flap can be selected. Fly a powered approach
at a little higher airspeed than normal – around 55 – 60 knots CAS[ IAS].
Initially crab the approach to remain in balance and on centreline.
4.13.3 During the final stages of the approach lower the into wind wing a little and
rudder the fuselage to align with the runway. Round out and hold off like this
and touchdown into wind wheel first. Try to land after a short hold off without
allowing the airspeed to decay too much. This will assist in maintaining good
control response.
4.13.4 As with all crosswind landings the aircraft must still be accurately ‘flown’
whilst on the ground. Initially the aircraft will touchdown into wind main wheel
first. Progressive aileron deflection should applied into wind as the speed
decays during the ground roll to keep the aircraft on one wheel and gently
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