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How to Make a Perfect Soft Field Landing Every Time

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

This tendency is due to their high center of gravity and heavy engine over the nose wheel. Hold this extra power as you enter ground effect. Low-wing aircraft perform better in ground effect because of the wing’s proximity to the ground. In extreme cases, a nose-over can occur.

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Nothing Small About It

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Nudging it back to center slid the ball a diameter the other way—trying to corral it in the middle was a bit pointless as it didn’t want to live there. A long wheelbase and reasonably firm gear offset the Gweduck’s high center of gravity to make an easy-handling taildragger. The plane will fly itself off.

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