Patrick
I think the main point is that if you wish to fly cross controlled on
the approach just make sure you have plenty of margin above the wings
level stall speed. This is not just for Europas but for any aircraft. I
fly cross controlled approaches in strong cross winds with the B777 as
does the autopilot when I let it but in those conditions I would make
sure the speed remains well above the minimum. Having said that excess
speed can also be a problem going into small strips. If the conditions
are challenging you probably would not be attempting that anyway.
Nigel Charles
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Mike Gregory's notes are well made.
One point needs comment - flying cross controlled. I have been in the
habit of deliberately doing this in strongish crosswinds ( say 12 Knots
+) in a Cherokee but have not attempted this in a Europa.
There have always, as far as I know, been two recommended ways of flying
cross wind approaches i.e. fly the centre line with rudder - with nose
into wind , and kick straight just before touch down or.. fly straight
down the centre line with into wind aileron and opposite rudder, thus
keeping the nose in line with the runway and 'into wind 'wing low.
Recent comments about flying cross controlled appear to show that this
latter method may not be a good idea.
Comments?
Patrick
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