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Offline Guppy35

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« on: February 10, 2008, 01:41:59 AM »
Finished the night with some formation landing practice with Mensa.  Thought I'd share some of my technique with the crowd in the hopes of helping others become better at putting their 38s down with style.

Note the smooth approach, flaps and gear out, curving in on final.  Mensa looks a bit off in the background....but then again....it's Mensa.


Understand I'm trying to talk Mensa through this, and Soulyss is in the tower offering advice as well, but he's young and wants to go his own way....literally.  Note I'm down nicely, center of the runway.  Not sure what Mensa is doing.


Now that I'm down and centered, it's time for me to finish up.  Note the smooth extention of the right wing, into the runway at about 45 degrees.  This sets up the rest of the landing roll.  Mensa is apparently trying to correct, but I'm afraid it's too late.


Continuing on, I lit a fire in hopes of giving Mensa something to guide in on.  My landing roll continues.
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« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2008, 01:42:46 AM »
Now this is where I added a bit of style to the roll.  Note I've gotten airborne again as I 'tuck' the nose under.  This shows the sign of a real veteran on the landing roll.  Again, I'm not sure what Mensa is doing, but I'm hoping he'll get better at this.


Pay close attention to this part of the landing roll.  Synchronized rudder removal is a sure sign of a veteran 38 pilot.  It allows for a smoother surface to the 38 as the pilot completes his landing.  As you can see by his 38 in the background, Mensa will need continued work on this.


Finally down and safe, center of the runway.  The key is knowing when to kick the rudder and dig in the wingtip.  You too, in time can land a 38 as well as this.  But don't dispair.  It's taken me years of practice to reach this level of ability:aok
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2008, 01:49:00 AM »
:D

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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2008, 02:10:13 AM »
Absolutely First Class!:aok
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2008, 02:31:49 AM »
Brought tears to my eyes......:cry :cry :cry


Btw, what resolution n tex size u using? My skins never look so good.
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2008, 02:41:56 AM »
I can only hope and dream to be so good one day :)

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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2008, 05:46:38 AM »
You sir are my hero, from now on i want to be JUST like you!
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2008, 07:13:34 AM »
Watch out, you guys are dangerous!:D
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2008, 07:55:46 AM »
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!

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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2008, 08:12:49 AM »
LOL! This made my sunday! :)

Thanks Guppy! :)
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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2008, 10:29:32 AM »
:rofl :rofl
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« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2008, 10:43:52 AM »
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Originally posted by Guppy35
Continuing on, I lit a fire in hopes of giving Mensa something to guide in on.  My landing roll continues.


:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

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« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2008, 10:45:27 AM »
:lol

Awesome, where do i sign up????!!!!
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2008, 10:49:29 AM »
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:lol

Awesome, where do i sign up????!!!!


First you need to show us that you can't aim, can't kill, suck at landing, and can fly the bomber. :D
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« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2008, 10:50:50 AM »
RGR.. i'll run a few sorties and post some pictures when i get a chance. :aok
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