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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Guppy35 on December 31, 2008, 04:13:22 PM
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With the year coming to an end, and with lots of folks showing an interest in the P38, I thought it an opportune time to post the newly refined SAPP landing technique. I was able to film it last night on my first SAPP flight of SAPP night. This does raise the bar for an appropriate SAPP landing however as I have introduced a number of new refinements.
It's important to get your 38 trimmed for landing. In my case, it's removing part of the right wing and losing the engine on the same wing. I find I have more control this way. Also note that a runway is not a requirement for a SAPP landing, only a point on the ground to aim for. I am aiming for an isolated hedge towards the top middle of the screenshot.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing14.jpg)
Without trouble I am bringing the old 38G down right on target.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing15.jpg)
Note the angle of the smoke trail as I want to make sure I'm going straight.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landingangle.jpg)
I've found that the hedges provided by HTC are valuable tools in helping a SAPP landing. Note the wing in the hedge as I touch down.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing16.jpg)
Also note I like to go easy on the landing gear, using only one at a time to save tire wear.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landingGear.jpg)
HTC has also been kind enough to leave an opening in the hedge for a pilot to put the nose of his plane. With practice, you too can take advantage of this.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landinghedge.jpg)
It's during this time that it is time to think about parts and storage. I've begun to remove parts now and to burn off my remaining fuel
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing17.jpg)
A proficient P38 pilot can remove a number of parts at one time. Also note that this is where the art of the landing starts to show as I've introduced the 360 degree, leaping turn and flop to the landing
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing18.jpg)
You can see that I am now facing the direction I came in, while taking pressure off the gear with a brief jump.
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing19.jpg)
Continuing, I now have the nose high as I am swinging it around back towards my original landing direction while working on rudder and elevator removal
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing20.jpg)
Almost completely though the 360 now, and the elevator is feeling the strain
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing21.jpg)
Off it pops as I'm now back on all three gear and in my final roll out
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/landing23.jpg)
Engines off, the remaining fuel burning away, and I down and safe, none the worse for wear. You too can someday learn to land the P38 the SAPP way if you are willing to put in the time and the effort. I hope this little photo essay will inspire you to keep working hard in the new year!
(http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s199/guppy35/Landing24.jpg)
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:rofl
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Thats great :rofl
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Absolutely gorgeous effort. Many parts can be retrieved.
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Great landing, will you teach me that someday? :aok :rofl
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:rofl :aok :rock :salute
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When will there be something like this for 262's?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYr850iBCEk
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That was a good one lol
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Hmm, I tried to do a SAPP landing offline, but I failed miserably. Then I executed a landing almost worthy of being SAPP-certified in the Main Arena. I guess the trick is to not think about it?
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He's getting pretty good at piling those parts neatly isn't he ? :)
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<S> Master
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I've made a fortune following the SAPP crowd around and scavenging an increasingly rare supply of P38 parts.
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I find it to be lacking. You still have all landing gear, one rudder, and the props arent even bent. Try harder next time!
I give it a 8.7
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I disagree Acidreign, he's also upright and both booms are though devoid of control surfaces, still intact, that makes it a solid 4
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Bravo! Bravo! :rock
Encore!! Encore!! :rock
:salute To an artist.
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Can I be your Paduan?
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Great landing, will you teach me that someday? :aok :rofl
I don't think you can teach that. It is a gift! :D
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Major deduction for ending rightside up. I'm very dissapointed.
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I have not refined the 360 degree spin then invert the 38 landing as of yet. One auger at at time thank you. I'll get it there yet! :)
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LMAO - that was excellent man! Great write up and commentary, nicely done. :lol
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that is defnitely a good screenshot sequence ! LOL and :aok :aok :aok
btw my favorite part is "the elevator's feeling the strain"
:rofl
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I disagree Acidreign, he's also upright and both booms are though devoid of control surfaces, still intact, that makes it a solid 4
You are forgetting the pilots still in one piece... :aok
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You are forgetting the pilots still in one piece... :aok
This IS Corky we're talking about here. He's never been in one piece!
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Corky, you now owe me (in no particular order)
A new keyboard
Tissues to wipe my nose/glasses/desk
Tissues to wipe my screen
Brownie points for waking the wife up by laughing like a loon
Excellent job mate - have a great new year, and I look forward to fighting ya in 09
<S>
Wurzel
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This IS Corky we're talking about here. He's never been in one piece!
First and last for everything!
This must be both!
:aok
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author! Author! (standing ovation) :aok
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Best one yet! :rofl :aok
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Hmm ...I see a new SAPP EVENT "The Hedge Jump" :rock
Can't Wait for the SAPP Olympics :O
Crims
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Awesome landing, but since when did a SAPP landing involve all three wheels actualy being used for their intended purpose of supporting the weight of the aircraft while on the ground?
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:rofl Missing was the pilot running from the burning hulk before the explosion but excellent technique. :salute
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You will never see a SAPP pilot running from his plane. One of his Sworn Oaths is to protect the blender at all cost. The blenders are hard-mounted so their torque can be harnessed for certain moves. The hard mounting means you can't leave the plane on short notice. That is why, if you see a 38 pilot in his crashed plane, he always looks to be standing at the urinal. He is in fact protecting the blender by means which can't be discussed outside of SAPP Headquarters located in Grapevine Texas.