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| Subject: | Re: High speed taxi tests: good or bad idea? |
I always felt the "bunny hops" method that permeated the ultralight scene a couple
of decades ago was an accident waiting to happen - agree with John Bolding
and others do not try this on a 701.
I did a few high angle low speed runs to get the feel with the nose high so I had
confidence in the rudder, brakes, pitch vs. power setting. I had a lot of
experience with handling a C150A in these conditions so I taxied this way until
my flight permit came thru. It is difficult work, much harder than flying normally.
Particularly with the 701 there is a marked pitch up effect at liftoff which although
harmless is surprising to the unwary until you get used to not holding
the stick too hard back.... and landing the pitch changes with throttle settings
in summary its best not to try and learn all this body language close to the
ground and best keep them as separate operations.
My favourite mentoring article is here:
http://www.acomodata.com/zenair701/index.htm
Ralph
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Ralph - CH701 / 2200a
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