
Sling LSA
Section 3
Pilot Operating Handbook
Emergency Procedures
Document Number: DC-POH-002-X-A-6
Page | 3-9
Revision: 3.0
Date: 2021/04/23
3.4.4
Landing with a Flat Tyre/Damaged Wheel
1.
Approach .................................. NORMAL
2.
Airspeed ................................... 65 KIAS
3.
Airspeed at flare ....................... SLOWEST PRACTICAL
(
≈
60
𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾𝐾
)
If nosewheel is damaged/flat –
4.
Nosewheel ............................... KEEP OFF GROUND FOR AS
LONG AS POSSIBLE WITH
ELEVATOR
NOTE
The LSA lands within ground effect since the wings are low to the
ground. Anticipate an increase in lift just before touch-down unless
airfoil stalls before entering ground effect.