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Title: More SAPP P38 landing do's and don'ts
Post by: Guppy35 on March 25, 2008, 11:09:11 PM

From a generally silly evening in the MA.

Always try for a three point landing.  I found that 2 prop blades and the radio mast work well.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/3pointer.jpg)

If neccessary a 2 point landing will work however as I discovered tonite.  Both engines shot out, and trying to glide it to the beach.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing1.jpg)

I can honestly say I've never landed with just two wheels down in a 38.  I had no idea it could happen until tonite :)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/2gear.jpg)

Of course this only leads to single rudder removal
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/ruddergone.jpg)

Beach obstacles proved to be helpful as they  removed many more 38 parts
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/tailloff.jpg)

And helped in sending me into a nice half twist into the dirt :)
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/flipped.jpg)

Title: Re: More SAPP P38 landing do's and don'ts
Post by: EskimoJoe on March 25, 2008, 11:25:59 PM

I wish I could learn from the masters, great job!  :aok

Title: Re: More SAPP P38 landing do's and don'ts
Post by: weazely on March 26, 2008, 01:21:25 AM

Pretty nice landings.

Title: Re: More SAPP P38 landing do's and don'ts
Post by: Stogie on March 26, 2008, 01:22:05 AM

I always wondered how you kept your plane so light

Title: Re: More SAPP P38 landing do's and don'ts
Post by: Obie303 on March 26, 2008, 07:26:12 AM

What?!?!?!  Only one engine smoking? :D  Nice landing Guppy!

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Title: Re: More SAPP P38 landing do's and don'ts
Post by: LancerVT on March 26, 2008, 09:49:17 AM

Landing gear is for n00bs  :P