I was thinking today when I was flying N730AL, (which is back in the air
now), about airspeeds, what to fly downwind, base, final, when to deploy
flaps, etc.
Flying a Cessna, or light sport, the airspeeds are quite different!
Here is what I have for discussion, all in mph please.
Entry into the pattern: 90-105 mph depending where you enter
Downwind at the touchdown point, slow to 90 and 10 degrees of flaps
Base leg, slow to 80 and 20 degrees of flaps
Final leg, slow to 70 and 30 deg of flaps
Cross numbers at 60-65
Bleed off speed and flare into the touch down at 50-55
This is my interpretation. I would love to hear some opinions.
By the way, the airplane is flying really well and the MGL is incredible!
Jim!
N730AL
From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com
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Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 4:03 PM
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Subject: Re: air speeds
Tex,
I have been using no more than 100 mph to start them down, and 87 mph or
less for them to be full down.
Buz
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