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Old 07-02-2012 | 09:13 AM
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I grease them on fairly consistently with minimum float. To do this, at 50' start a slow and smooth throttle reduction, so that when the 10' call comes you are at idle. While pulling the power back slowly and smoothly start slowly pitching up as well. You have to be on GS and speed for this to really work, if your fast or high it usually ends up with a thud. If you are just starting to pull the power back at 10' you will easily be at the end of the touch down zone of the runway when the mains hit and landing long, though this technique does ensure an easier smooth landing. I dont like it because its way too easy for float for days. Bad news when landing at key west, and places like that.

for the 900 I'll reduce the throttles at around 30' as opposed to 50' on the 700.
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